OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Rogue candidates make riveting dramaIt is only inside the US that you realise what an unusually fearful people Americans are, writes John Roughan.12 Feb 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: US elections take adverse turn for NZThreats to tear up Trans-Pacific Partnership have damaging implications for our trade.12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: American election ain't over till the fat lady singsThe meaning of the New Hampshire primary is that Americans are in open revolt against the system, fear of the future and rage against economic inequality.12 Feb 01:56 AM
WorldWinners and losers from the New Hampshire primaryThe New Hampshire primary is in the books. And the drama was over early as Donald Trump and Sen. Bernie Sanders cruised to easy - and poll-predicted - victories.10 Feb 06:41 PM
WorldHow big was Trump's NH win? HugeRepublican exit polls reported by CNN showed how dominant Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire had been.10 Feb 02:16 AM
WorldMake-or-break time for second tier candidatesWith a snowstorm bearing down, presidential candidates scurried across New Hampshire, levelling inflammatory attacks against one another.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: A socialist for US President? How unlikelySenator Sanders' age and relative obscurity would in any case count against him, but the real disqualification, it is believed, is that he is a self-declared socialist, writes Bryan Gould.08 Feb 08:38 PM
WorldRubio called out for robotic performanceChris Christie went to town on Marco Rubio after the former repeated the same soundbite four times in a debate.08 Feb 03:26 AM
WorldBen Carson's most cringe momentBen Carson missed his cue to walk on stage leaving him in a limbo of awkwardness08 Feb 02:31 AM
WorldTrump backs terror tortureSeveral Republican candidates called for a return to the criticised anti-terrorism tactics used under the George W Bush Administration.07 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Senility and lack of brains no barMuch fun has been had at the expense of the US Republican Party candidates for the presidential nomination over the fact they're all bonkers.06 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionTrump's rival a scary choiceIn Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Donald Trump show came to town.06 Feb 04:30 PM
World$100 million in political ads flood New HampshireMoney is gushing into New Hampshire as presidential candidates see the first primary as a make-or-break moment.04 Feb 08:25 PM
EditorialEditorial: Fallout from Iowa result comes quicklyThe fallout from the Iowa contest in the United States presidential race was swift.04 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldState of play testing times aheadInside Bernie Sanders' impressive showing in Iowa is a small but significant weak spot that could hinder his momentum against Hillary Clinton when the campaign moves beyond New Hampshire.03 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldPlan to keep Britain in EU releasedEuropean Council President Donald Tusk has set out a plan for keeping Britain in the European Union to a mixed reception.02 Feb 09:21 PM
World6 takeaways from Iowa caucusesAfter a weird night in Iowa with Clinton and Sanders deadlocked and Trump being trounced by Cruz, here are six things to takeaway.02 Feb 08:13 PM
WorldBe afraid: How Trump sees the worldIt may sound like it's made up on the spot but Trump's foreign policy does exist. And it shows he would alter America's global role in a major way.01 Feb 08:30 PM
WorldPalin loses it over question about sonSarah Palin linked her son's PTSD to the White House but when questioned about his abusive behaviour she didn't take kindly.01 Feb 08:12 PM
WorldMalaysia PM's $1b Saudi giftMalaysia's attorney-general says $1 billion transferred into PM Najib Razak's personal bank account was a gift from the royal family in Saudi Arabia.26 Jan 07:40 PM
OpinionEditorial: Republican ripples could spread to NZAustralians are taking a natural interest in our flag debate. It raises a question for them that has become a recurring topic across the Tasman.26 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldObama weighs in on Clinton's sideObama broke his silence on the campaign to say of his former Secretary of State that she was facing "unfair criticism".26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ a republic? Not in my lifetimeMr Key said it was likely Australia would become a republic before New Zealand.25 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Australia will become a republic'Almost all state and territory leaders in Australia have signed a declaration calling for a head of state.25 Jan 04:00 AM
WorldWhy Republicans suddenly love TrumpCOMMENT: Just when you thought the US presidential campaign couldn't get any more bizarre...24 Jan 06:31 PM
WorldBloomberg weighs White House runMichael Bloomberg, the billionaire and former New York mayor, is considering making an independent bid for the United States presidency.24 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTrump's trouble with religionIn a party race where Christian credentials are important, minister's son speaks out against tycoon, writes Paul Schwartzman.22 Jan 08:27 PM
WorldJewellery seized from refugee familiesGermany has begun confiscating money and jewellery from refugees to pay for the cost of their stay, in a practice the UN says contributes to xenophobia.22 Jan 12:31 AM
WorldPro-gun group takes aim at AustraliaAmerica's well-known pro-gun lobby group the National Rife Association has targeted Australia in a recent video, in what appears to be a scare campaign.21 Jan 11:22 PM
EditorialEditorial: Stronger ties with Iran are good for NZBringing Iran back from the cold has implications for New Zealand. With restrictions lifted, exporters should expect demand to rebound.21 Jan 11:15 PM
