OpinionBryan Gould: Kiwis scoffing at US politics on shaky groundMany people will agree with the old saying that "all's fair in love and war". Others would add "and politics" - a view that certainly seems to be taken by some politicians.14 Dec 08:46 PM
WorldTrump's swipe at British MuslimsRepublican frontrunner claims more British Muslims join Isis than the UK's Armed Forces.13 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandClimate deal 'where work begins'A global climate change deal has been hailed in New Zealand as a historic step, but scientists and environmentalists say the deal now needs to be backed with action.13 Dec 09:52 PM
BusinessClimate deal offers new hope - but what's next?The word "historic", already being used to describe the just-accepted Paris climate agreement, is more than warranted.13 Dec 09:33 PM
WorldBrits petition to keep Trump out of UKDonald Trump has stepped up his war of words with British officials over what he calls the UK's "massive Muslim problem".12 Dec 10:49 PM
WorldHistoric Paris climate deal revealedThe world finally has a new accord on climate action, with the French presidency finally releasing the text in Paris.12 Dec 06:05 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Trump rhetoric sideshow to Islam's Isis problemStatistics show Americans have a far greater chance of being shot dead in shootings perpetrated by their fellow Christian Americans than in terrorist attacks by Muslims, writes Paul Thomas.10 Dec 08:30 PM
WorldOver 2,400 killed in September Saudi hajj stampede, crushThe September stampede during the hajj in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,411 pilgrims, a new Associated Press count shows.10 Dec 07:00 AM
WorldDonald Trump: Playing by different rulesTrump has continually tested the limits of what a candidate can say and do with apparent political impunity.09 Dec 11:55 PM
OpinionStephen Mills: Fringe politics new world orderNZ appears largely immune from the rise of populism taking hold elsewhere. Or is it? Stephen Mills asks.09 Dec 08:19 PM
WorldTrump 'has disqualified himself'#TrumpIsDisqualifiedParty: Twitter's push to remove Republican front-runner from White House race is trending worldwide.08 Dec 08:32 PM
WorldTrump has disqualified himselfTrump's call to ban Muslims from entering the United States has been met with widespread criticism. Trump has made it clear he doesn't care.08 Dec 06:25 PM
WorldThe new face of extremismShe's seen as beautiful and glamorous and she's making hard-right policies seem less toxic to voters.08 Dec 05:31 PM
WorldTrump: Ban Muslim travel to USRepublican presidential candidate calls for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States".07 Dec 09:07 PM
WorldThe new face of the French far-RightMarion Marechal-Le Pen was elected as youngest MP in French parliamentary history, aged 22, while a Sorbonne law student.06 Dec 09:46 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Disregarding the truth works well for candidatesIt's a given that plenty of politicians play fast and loose with the truth, especially on the campaign trail, writes Paul Thomas. Trump isn't hyping his policies or exaggerating his opponents' shortcomings, he's slandering an entire community.03 Dec 08:05 PM
New ZealandJapan's whaling decision 'appalling'John Key has described Japan's decision to resume whaling in the Southern Ocean as a show of "bad faith".29 Nov 07:37 AM
New ZealandNZ govt to Japan: 'Stop whaling now'The New Zealand Government has hit out at Japan's decision to resume Southern Ocean whaling - a move which defies the International Whaling Commission.28 Nov 05:31 AM
WorldTrump a liar, or just plain wrong?For the media to call him a liar might please those who already dislike Trump, but it doesn't do the media much good. Lying is more complicated than simply stating an untrue fact.27 Nov 09:53 PM
WorldTrump 'mocks reporter with disability'"The sad part about it is, it didn't in the slightest surprise me that Donald Trump would do something this low-rent."26 Nov 08:37 PM
EditorialEditorial: Shared border with Australia a tidy solutionWe should welcome Australian Senator Ian Macdonald's goodwill towards improved access to Australian citizenship for New Zealanders.26 Nov 06:45 PM
WorldTrump claims he can predict terrorismTrump also said bin Laden ultimately would not have been killed in 2011 if the United States did not use waterboarding25 Nov 07:44 AM
OpinionCon Coughlin: If Putin plays with fire, he will end up burnedCOMMENT: Russia's President has been taught a lesson with the shooting of a warplane over Turkish air space.25 Nov 03:15 AM
OpinionChris Gallavin: 19th century tactics will never solve 21st century problemsThe downing of a Russian SU24 fighter jet by Turkish authorities was inevitable. Russia has flouted the territorial border of Turkey time and again in the past few months so it is no surprise that this has happened.25 Nov 01:41 AM
