New ZealandMyanmar coup: NZ community in shockMilitary attack on democracy as important as storming of US Capitol, say experts.03 Feb 04:55 AM
World'Millions can't be jailed': Putin critic sentenced to 2.5 years in prisonAlexei Navalny calls out Vladimir Putin's 'fear and hatred' in a Moscow court.02 Feb 08:20 PM
WorldBiden threatens Myanmar with sanctionsThe US democracy promotion project backslides into a military overthrow.01 Feb 06:06 PM
WorldDamning report reveals why Donald Trump lost the electionThe report, written by Trump's chief strategist, identifies two key failings.01 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldCapitol rioter 'QAnon Shaman' willing to testify against Trump"He regrets very, very much having ... been duped by the president," lawyer says.29 Jan 06:28 AM
WorldRepublicans condemned Trump. Now they're seeking his help"Count me out," Lindsey Graham said on January 7. Now: "We're going to need Trump".29 Jan 05:09 AM
WorldJoe Biden smashes Donald Trump's approval ratingsEarly polls suggest Biden's off to a solid start - especially compared to his predecessor.26 Jan 08:02 PM
WorldNorth Korean diplomat defects in latest high-profile escapeString of defections raises questions about ruling class' loyalty to the Kim dynasty.25 Jan 09:03 PM
World'Battle royal': Trump mulls new party as Republican split widensTwo days of golf and he's back: Trump stirs party politics in Arizona, teases comeback.24 Jan 09:06 PM
WorldTrump shuns 'ex-presidents club' - and the feeling is mutualFormer US presidents follow a time-honoured script. Unless they're Donald Trump.23 Jan 09:06 PM
WorldMass arrests at Russian protests demanding Navalny's releaseDemonstrations were held in scores of cities in temperatures as low as -50C.23 Jan 08:17 PM
WorldLast-ditch Trump plot foiled by resignation threat - reportTrump's showdown with officials played out like an episode of The Apprentice, sources say.23 Jan 04:09 AM
WorldFinally, Trump finds a lawyer for Senate fight - and it's not Rudy GiulianiDonald Trump's picked an 'understated' ethics attorney for the biggest fight of his life.23 Jan 01:41 AM
WorldBody doubles and hand slaps: The enduring mystery of Melania TrumpMelania Trump leaves Washington DC the way she arrived - a well-dressed enigma.22 Jan 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The secret diary of ... 2021OPINION: The age of Trump is over; let a gentler, happier mockery begin.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Euan Blair dodged the curse of prime ministers' childrenCOMMENT: Tony and Cherie Blair's eldest son is now 37 - and worth a cool $139 million.21 Jan 10:29 PM
WorldTrump's business empire ravaged by pandemic, disclosure showsThe news is nearly all bad in a financial report released as Donald Trump left office.21 Jan 08:33 PM
WorldChina sanctions Trump officials for 'crazy actions'Beijing has slapped harsh sanctions on Mike Pompeo and a string of other Trump officials.20 Jan 10:11 PM
World'The world respects us again': Trump proud of 'no new wars'"I am especially proud to be the first President in decades who has started no new wars."19 Jan 10:54 PM
WorldLive: 'We did what we came to do' - Trump's defiant final speechAs soon as the Trumps have left, contractors will get to work on a deep clean.19 Jan 09:22 PM
WorldSuperpower of the sea: China's maritime ambitions on display in satellite picsBeijing's "accelerated" aircraft-carrier building programme is bearing fruit.19 Jan 07:03 PM
WorldSenate Republican leader slams Trump: 'The mob was fed lies'Mitch McConnell's rebuke is bad news for the outgoing President as he faces Senate trial.19 Jan 05:51 PM
World'Lunatic': China lashes Trump administration over Covid lab leak claimsFurious editorial labels Secretary of State "more evil than the rioters at Capitol Hill".18 Jan 05:09 PM
WorldGun stores swamped as protesters begin to gather across USSecurity has been stepped up at state houses across the US as inauguration day nears.17 Jan 08:40 PM
Lifestyle'Can I use your toilet?': Ivanka Trump slammed for 'achievements' listAt number seven on the Trump brag list: "Life-Saving Response to the China Virus".17 Jan 06:42 PM
World'Turncoats': Neo-Nazis call on US troops to assassinate politiciansThe Joint Chiefs of Staff know they have extremists in their ranks - but how many?17 Jan 05:03 PM
WorldThe one person who could save - or sink - Donald Trump"If he publicly says he will impeach, then the dam breaks."17 Jan 04:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Don't underestimate him': Inside the weird Trump-Giuliani relationshipNew York Times: The Trump-Giuliani alliance has been rocky - but both keep coming back.15 Jan 06:04 AM
World'Dozens' of Capitol rioters on FBI terror watch listA damning report raises new questions about how clear warning signs were missed.15 Jan 05:54 AM
WorldBeaming Kim takes centre stage as N Korea rolls out big gunsNorth Korea's leader delivers a message to the US with huge military parade.15 Jan 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Barnett: As the US rejoins the real world it's our job to engageOpinion: New US administration can renew ways to live, work, trade and engage with NZ.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTruth trumped: How a fake slogan fuelled a riot at the CapitolOPINION: What's the difference between a laughable and a scary conspiracy theory? Action.13 Jan 06:32 AM
World'Earthquake': Up to 20 Republicans turn on Trump; Mitch McConnell ready for 'purge'Trump's very bad week is set to get worse as massive cracks appear in his support base.13 Jan 12:35 AM
World'That's it?': Viewers baffled by FBI update after US Capitol riotsIt wasn't the message that sparked an immediate backlash, but who delivered it.12 Jan 09:40 PM
