PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Brooks: The era of dark passions is unleashedNY Times: Philosophers have understood, the antidote to fear is not courage; it’s hope. 19 Sep 03:56 AM
New ZealandSimplicity boss explains why he made controversial Charlie Kirk commentsSam Stubbs said he was subjected to 'noisy and vociferous' flak. 19 Sep 01:36 AM
WorldRFK jnr panellists make initial changes to child vaccine scheduleCritics warned the move could fuel confusion among parents over vaccine safety.19 Sep 12:59 AM
WorldTrump halted $680 million in Taiwan military aidUS President does not support sending weapons as security aid, without payment.18 Sep 11:48 PM
WorldICE seeks 300 new offices to house 10,000-plus hiresCongress boosted ICE’s budget to US$29.9b, tripling funds for enforcement.18 Sep 11:07 PM
WorldWho is Erika Kirk? Charlie Kirk’s widow takes the reins of Turning Point USA'Charlie expressed ... this is what he wanted in the event of his death.'18 Sep 10:52 PM
OpinionOpinion: Kimmel's suspension confirms what many suspected after Colbert's cancellationBroadcast television, as it has existed for decades, is coming to an end.18 Sep 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldKimmel suspension shows Trump's success to bringing media to heelNew York Times: Trump’s push against media free speech grows after Kimmel suspension.18 Sep 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to make of the Fed's latest move, and the big bounce of 2025 The NZ sharemarket has recovered 12% from its lows in April this year. 18 Sep 09:00 PM
EntertainmentTrump cheers ABC move against Jimmy KimmelNexstar, which owns over 30 ABC stations, backed removing Kimmel’s show.18 Sep 08:40 PM
WorldFour Israeli soldiers killed as Gaza offensive intensifiesAl-Shifa Hospital reported 33 bodies from strikes received since midnight.18 Sep 07:40 PM
WorldTrump takes bid to fire Fed's Cook to Supreme CourtLisa Cook denies fraud claims and has not been charged with any crime.18 Sep 07:08 PM
WorldMacrons to offer ‘photographic evidence’ to prove Brigitte is a womanThe Macrons filed their US defamation suit in July last year.18 Sep 07:03 PM
CompaniesChip-maker Nvidia takes stake in rival IntelThe Trump administration last month took a rare 10% equity stake in Intel.18 Sep 06:51 PM
WorldTrump turns on Putin after UK talks with StarmerStarmer clashed with Trump over UK plans to recognise a Palestinian state.18 Sep 06:38 PM
TechnologyWindcave, Auror among the big winners as the American Chamber of Commerce honours top Kiwi firmsAmCham exec warns tariffs could be the new normal, even post-Trump.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina’s unchecked squid fleet linked to deaths and abuse at seaEJF found violence or deaths on 29 Chinese squid vessels near Argentina.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStuart Nash dumped from US govt trip after crude remarks about womenNash had already quit two other roles before apologising publicly on LinkedIn.18 Sep 06:36 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket drops after weak GDP data and US Fed rate cutThe NZ sharemarket was down today as the market responded to new GDP figures.18 Sep 06:06 AM
EntertainmentHollywood pays tribute to screen icon Robert RedfordJane Fonda said she ‘can’t stop crying’ after learning of the actor’s death.18 Sep 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisUnity and division: After US tragedies, Obama and Trump are a study in contrastsNew York Times analysis:18 Sep 12:50 AM
EntertainmentABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air for Charlie Kirk commentsIt follows criticism of comments he made about the motives of the suspect.18 Sep 12:24 AM
WorldGunman kills three police officers, wounds two in USTwo injured officers remain in critical condition in hospital care.17 Sep 11:50 PM
Lifestyle‘So beautiful’: Trump meets Princess of Wales at Windsor CastleKing Charles hosted the US President at Windsor Castle with evident warmth.17 Sep 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom lawnmowing to lockup: A man caught up in US immigration sweepsNew York Times: Narciso Barranco spent 19 days in lock-up before being released on bail.17 Sep 10:20 PM
Basketball'Milestone': Record-high number of Kiwis to play college basketball in USSchools have been granted the right to directly pay athletes for the first time in NCAA.17 Sep 09:00 PM
WorldKing gives Trump royal welcome on UK state visitDonald Trump is treated to a royal reception as he meets King Charles for a historic second state visit. Video / AFPWatch17 Sep 08:40 PM
WorldBody found in Laneway performer’s car identified as missing teen Her remains were found wrapped in plastic in the front trunk of a Tesla.17 Sep 08:32 PM
WorldCDC ex-chief: Fired for refusing unscientific vaccine changesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced every member of the vaccine advisory panel.17 Sep 08:02 PM
Companies'Most painful': Ben & Jerry's co-founder resigns after 47 yearsJerry Greenfield said Unilever broke the independence deal signed in 2000.17 Sep 07:53 PM
BusinessUS Fed cuts rates, says two more rate cuts in 2025 a probabilityThe Fed now expects two more interest rate cuts before the end of the year.17 Sep 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump’s inaction amounts to a free passNew York Times analysis: US presidents have major leverage through military aid to Israel.17 Sep 06:00 PM
OpinionTrump is not as unpopular as his opponents thinkOpinion: In these polarised times, an approval rating in the mid-40s is solid.17 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldMore US employers fire workers over Charlie Kirk postsMore than 30 employers have fired or suspended staff over online posts.17 Sep 05:00 PM
