WorldCampaign chaos escalates at Trump ralliesAn already ugly campaign has descended to a new level. The question now is whether it is possible to contain what Trump has unleashed across the country.13 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Xi's Mao-like personality cult defence against coming stormCOMMENT: The man who is taking charge of everything, President Xi Jinping, is now turning into the first one-man regime since Deng Xiaoping in the 1980s.13 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldMerkel left out of her own party's election rallyGermany's Chancellor was not only absent from the election rally for the party she leads - she wasn't invited.13 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldObama's brutal assessment of Trump"Fantasy and schoolyard taunts" - The President of the United States says the Republican Party is getting what it asked for.12 Mar 07:52 PM
WorldKasich: Trump has created 'toxic environment'Ohio governor blames Republican rival for clashes in Chicago and elsewhere between Trump supporters and protesters.12 Mar 05:26 PM
EntertainmentFamous guests attend Nancy Reagan's funeralArnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Selleck and Mr T joined mourners to bid farewell to former US First Lady Nancy Reagan at her funeral on Friday.12 Mar 07:00 AM
WorldRubio tells Ohio supporters to back Kasich in bid to block TrumpFlorida Senator Marco Rubio made a bid to try and block Donald Trump from winning the Republican presidential nomination.11 Mar 08:45 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: The Donald's just taking the mickeyCOMMENT: The Left and Right are agreed that Trump would demean the world's most prestigious political office.11 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldThe Joker for President?A promise of something for nothing. A childish insult. And a crowd eating it all up. Sounds familiar.11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Trump-hating Republicans still put party firstMoral dilemmas often pit narrow self-interest against the greater good, writes Paul Thomas.11 Mar 01:02 AM
OpinionVincent Matthews: Nixon and China - has much changed?Nixon and Kissinger's diplomacy would now be seen as capitulation, writes Vincent Matthews.10 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Donald Trump's top tips for KiwisYou want to be mayor? Get a wall.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandObama 'desperate' to visit NZ - KeyUS President has friends in Auckland and his children want to make the trip.09 Mar 09:07 PM
New ZealandIran Foreign Minister to visit New ZealandNZ one of six countries in relationship-building tour of Asia-Pacific following the lifting of sanctions on Iran.07 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandJohn vs The DonDonald Trump could soon be the new US President. So how would he get on with John Key? Isaac Davison looks at where the two men agree and disagree.05 Mar 07:55 PM
EntertainmentClooney: He's a fascistThe star used a quote widely attributed to Winston Churchill in predicting the frontrunner's eventual electoral defeat.05 Mar 04:09 PM
EntertainmentJenner "admires" Cruz despite trans viewsCaitlyn Jenner's offer to be a "trans ambassador" to US Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz has drawn criticism from some members of the LGBT community.05 Mar 03:43 AM
WorldRepublican leaders unite against TrumpTaken as a whole, the day, with the latest Republican debate, only served to harden the divisions tearing the GOP apart and raise dire doubts about whether its factions could unite in the general election.04 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldRivals lock Trump in slugfestThe night started with a joke about the size of Trump's genitalia - and went downhill from there, often devolving into hard-to-comprehend shouting matches.04 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: Russia's divide and conquer plan in Syria brings US closerRussian's plan is "the best opportunity the Syrian people have had over the past five years for lasting peace and stability".03 Mar 08:05 PM
WorldWhy Trump takedown will backfireCOMMENT: Being attacked by Romney is more likely to cement Trump's hold on the nomination than loosen his grip on it. Here's why.03 Mar 07:40 PM
WorldHow Isis is earning $30 million a monthThe terrorist group is making millions by funnelling dollars looted from banks into legitimate currency markets in the Middle East.03 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandNew flag could fly at Rio OlympicsJohn Key has confirmed that if we vote to change the flag, the changeover would definitely take place before the Olympics in August.03 Mar 02:14 AM
WorldBen Carson sees no 'path forward'Ben Carson, the retired neurosurgeon who briefly led the Republican presidential race, will not attend Thursday's debate in Detroit, according to those familiar with his plans.02 Mar 11:41 PM
World10 best reactions to Christie's hostage faceChris Christie had the best reaction to Donald Trump. And then Twitter had the best reaction to Chris Christie.02 Mar 07:22 PM
EditorialEditorial: Trump gives them what they wantWatching the progress of Donald Trump in the Unites States presidential primaries has been compared with watching a train wreck.02 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldSuper Tuesday's winners and losers: What have we learnedClinton and Trump each won seven of 11 state races as they distanced themselves from party rivals and looked ahead to a November presidential election showdown.02 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWinners and losers from Super TuesdayThe biggest day - and night - of the 2016 presidential primary season is (mostly) in the books. Who stood out, and who took a hit?02 Mar 06:23 AM
WorldKlan never far from US politicsTrump has put KKK back in spotlight but group has been trying to influence elections for a long time.01 Mar 08:26 PM
WorldRefusal to denounce KKK panders to racist elementCOMMENT: Every day it is less surprising that Trump does best in the areas of the country with the most racist Google searches.29 Feb 09:26 PM
WorldSuper Tuesday: Battle goes nationalDonald Trump and his rivals brawl on for the Republican presidential nomination as Hillary Clinton sails towards Super Tuesday.29 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldMilitary could refuse Trump's ordersA former CIA director believes there is a legitimate possibility the US military would refuse to follow orders given by Donald Trump if he became president.29 Feb 07:58 AM
