WorldBuzzFeed crossed the line in publishing salacious 'dossier' on TrumpWhere does transparency meet irresponsibility? Right at the line that BuzzFeed's editor Ben Smith approached on Wednesday and decided to step over in the name of serving citizens' best interests.11 Jan 06:21 PM
New ZealandBill English talks trade with EUThe European Union seems keen for a trade agreement with New Zealand.10 Jan 05:40 PM
EditorialEditorial: Rafsanjani's death ominousThere could hardly a worse time for Iran to lose its powerful moderating figure, Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who has died aged 82.10 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWelcome to the first wives club, MelaniaJackie Kennedy brought trailblazing style, Hillary Clinton was embroiled in scandal - while Michelle Obama was "Mom-in-chief" - what lies in store for Mrs Trump?10 Jan 05:54 AM
WorldTrump: Close ties to Russia good thingTrump has said it would be "stupid" for the US not to develop a close relationship with Russia, despite claims it tried to influence his election victory.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldClinton for New York mayor?While the Clinton camp has not commented the New York Times speculated: "Hillary Clinton as New York City mayor?07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldDid this hacker help Putin swing US vote?A young Russian woman has been placed on a sanction list by the White House for supposedly helping Vladimir Putin to interfere in the US election.07 Jan 04:06 AM
OpinionIn Washington it is the year of chickencomment: In Chinese culture, this will be the year of the rooster. In the culture of political Washington, this will instead be the year of the chicken.06 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDonald Trump 'hires supervillian'One of the most volatile reality TV stars in history will have a powerful role in President-elect Donald Trump's White House.05 Jan 10:54 PM
LifestyleWatch: Teen grounded for bold on-camera moveA teenager has become an internet hero for dabbing as his dad is sworn into Congress, with Speaker Paul Ryan painfully unaware of what is happening.04 Jan 08:01 PM
WorldThe Obama you haven't seenAs Barack Obama prepares to leave office, his staff has revealed what the President's been like behind the scenes in the White House.04 Jan 01:24 AM
OpinionRachel StewartWhy we should all pray for world peaceCOMMENT: Over a summer beer, someone casually asked me what I wanted for 2017. I just as casually said "world peace."03 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionNowhere to run: the new realityCOMMENT: Much of the setting for 1987 movie The Running Man looks eerily prophetic now that we're here for real.03 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Nervous year ahead for KiwisSeldom has a year started with so much upheaval in prospect.01 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionFor Trump, unity is 'get on board'COMMENT: The night he won the US presidency, Donald Trump gave a speech that was praised for its magnanimity.01 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldThe Big Read: A year of covering TrumpA reporter reveals how he investigated President-elect Donald Trump's claims on his donations to charity.30 Dec 07:00 AM
BusinessTrump's 'simple' business makes no senseTrump's own staff members have contradicted him on his business plans which remain nonsensical.29 Dec 09:25 PM
BusinessDonald Trump is nurturing his demons"No Drama" Obama has let countless slights, many of them racist and despicable, evaporate. For Trump, however, every day is anchors away.29 Dec 07:40 PM
WorldObama to punish Russia for interferenceThe Obama administration announced new measures to punish Russia for 2016 election interference including removal of 35 Russian government officials.29 Dec 07:39 PM
WorldKerry's warning angers Israeli PMJohn Kerry, the outgoing US secretary of state, has issued a desperate final warning.29 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldObama sparks controversy in BritainUS President Barack Obama's comments about Britain's Labour Party has drawn ire across the pond.27 Dec 06:32 PM
OpinionTruth-telling spirit making welcome returnCOMMENT: Welcome to the return of an independent foreign policy.27 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWhich events can throw markets in 2017?Here are five unlikely black swan events that might catch everyone unawares in the coming year.27 Dec 08:54 AM
EntertainmentSNL turns 2016 chaos into TV goldSketch show at top of its game amid a bizarre political climate ripe for parody.25 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionCourage needed to expose 'post-truth' fallacyCOMMENT: It's no lie. The Oxford Dictionary's international word for 2016 is "post-truth".25 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldMichelle Obama's PR pushEvery Christmas season, first ladies have visited sick children at Children's National Medical Centre.25 Dec 04:00 PM
World2016 - Lies, lies, and more damn liesWith five of the year's Biggest Pinocchios, President-elect Trump shatters his own record.25 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionIs the US about to collapse?Will the US collapse the moment Trump takes power in January? There are plenty of indicators the President-elect will change everything.24 Dec 07:47 PM
WorldTrump: 'Let it be a nuclear arms race'Donald Trump explicitly declared that he was ready for a new nuclear arms race with Russia and claimed that the United States would win it.24 Dec 03:17 AM
BusinessPutin's winning streak could be endingOne might expect Russian President Vladimir Putin to take a victory lap after a lucky 2016. But Putin looks more tired than triumphant.24 Dec 01:28 AM
WorldDonald Trump's forgotten childDonald Trump's youngest daughter Tiffany remains a mystery. But Insta snaps aside, her back story is sad and compelling.23 Dec 07:35 PM
