Politics‘Monitor the situation’: Minister's instruction to NZ officials in US as Trump warns of new tariffs The world is largely in the dark over Trump's latest threat.14 Jan 03:24 AM
Politics'Stay in her NZ lane': Peters takes aim at Reserve Bank Governor for commenting on US figureThe Finance Minister is keeping silent on the matter.14 Jan 01:52 AM
PoliticsNZ Reserve Bank Governor backs US counterpart against TrumpAnna Breman has joined 13 other central bank chiefs in backing Jerome Powell.13 Jan 11:12 PM
WorldKevin Rudd to leave US ambassadorship in MarchRudd will leave Washington on March 31, about a year earlier than planned.12 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldCuba denies being in talks with Trump on potential dealCuba has lost Venezuelan oil and cash as it endures its worst crisis in decades.12 Jan 07:56 PM
BusinessGold hits record high, dollar slides as Trump-Powell clash escalatesEx-Fed chiefs, some Republicans back Powell.12 Jan 06:59 PM
WorldTrump to meet sidelined opposition leader Machado as Venezuela frees prisonersRights groups warn between 800 and 1200 people remain jailed.12 Jan 05:51 PM
WorldIran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest tollRights groups say at least hundreds of protesters have been killed nationwide.12 Jan 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘He’s a maximalist’: Inside Trump’s gold leaf-wrapped Oval OfficeNew York Times: More gold, portraits, flags, flourishes and decorations than before.12 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldPowell says US Federal Reserve subpoenaed by Justice DepartmentUS President Donald Trump has repeatedly demanded faster interest rate cuts from the Fed.12 Jan 03:13 AM
WorldTrump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killingRenee Nicole Good, 37, was shot dead in her car near a Minneapolis ICE site.11 Jan 10:13 PM
WorldMore than 500 dead as bodies pile up in Iran’s protest crackdownSurging death toll follows a significant regime backlash over past days.11 Jan 08:20 PM
WorldVenezuelans demand political prisoners' release, Maduro 'doing well'Only about 20 political prisoners have been freed despite US claims of a 'large' release.11 Jan 07:02 PM
World‘Massacre’: Hundreds feared dead as Iran tries to crush protestsThe Trump administration considers military options in response to the demonstrations.11 Jan 06:49 PM
WorldTrump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’The US President vowed to cut off all Venezuelan oil and money flowing to Cuba.11 Jan 05:26 PM
WorldUS military warns Trump against Iran strikesUS commanders say they must bolster bases and defences before any Iran strike.11 Jan 05:13 PM
WorldTrump hints US could seize Greenland ‘the easy way’ or the ‘hard way’Analysts warn a US move on Greenland could spell the end of Nato unity.11 Jan 12:16 AM
WorldUS launches new wave of strikes on Isis in Syria after deadly Palmyra attackThe December 13 attack in Palmyra killed two US soldiers and a US interpreter.10 Jan 09:57 PM
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WorldTrump speaks on Venezuela, oil, Iran and Greenland claiming 'easy way or the hard way'US President Donald Trump held a press conference where he spoke on his plans with Venezuela, Iran and Greenland. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 10:32 PM
WorldIran protests swell as hundreds of thousands defy regime amid deadly crackdownAt least 51 protesters, including nine children, have been killed so far.09 Jan 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe key signs the Islamic Republic is about to fall Donald Trump has warned he will 'hit them very hard' if Iran massacres protesters.09 Jan 09:39 PM
WorldVenezuela moves to restore US ties as Trump eyes control of vast oil reservesDonald Trump plans to tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves with US$100b deals.09 Jan 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Bipartisanship support for trade deals is crucialOPINION: Why political parties need to prioritise the national interest on trade.09 Jan 08:00 PM
WorldIran's Government cuts off internet and international phone calls amid protestsIran's Government has cut off the country's internet and international phone calls amid violent night-time protests. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 07:12 PM
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