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Watch: Pundits weigh in after Walz and Vance US vice president debate
Tim Walz is expected to target JD Vance's past comments and false claims on immigrants.
FBI investigating 'attempted assassination' of Trump, man arrested
A person has been arrested and an AK-47 style rifle recovered.
Who won the US presidential election debate? Kiwis have their say
More than 26,000 Kiwis cast their votes on who they believed had the upper hand.
Opinion: More twists in the US election tale
OPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.
Historic flood of cash pours into Kamala Harris campaign
Weeks of pent-up Democratic panic has given way to an outpouring of support.
Praise for Joe Biden and Health NZ's big spending spree | Focus Morning Bulletin July 23, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Kamala Harris' first public appearance since Joe Biden quit the presidential race and Health NZ overspending by millions each month.
Kamala Harris: from VP to presidential nominee
Joe Biden's endorsement has boosted Kamala Harris' chances of becoming the Democrats' leader when a replacement is chosen in August.
Focus: Joe Biden pulls out of the presidential race
Joe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 US presidential race.
Bruce Cotterill: The lessons to take from Trump shooting
OPINION: . Attacks on politicians seem to be on an ever-growing wave.
'Comically bad shot': Trump shooter rejected from rifle team
Thomas Crooks lived about an hour away from where the shooting took place.
Trump rally shooter Thomas Crooks appears to have acted alone, FBI says
Crooks lived about an hour away from where the shooting took place.
Trump security warned about gunman four minutes before shooting, witness claims
The witness said Trump’s security may not have been able to spot the gunman.
Opinion: This shocking incident will have just won Trump the presidency
OPINION: Trump's campaign will only benefit from his brave reaction.
PM Christopher Luxon meets California Governor Gavin Newsom
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with California Governor Gavin Newsom, one of the names in the mix as a candidate for President in the storm around Joe Biden’s future.
Focus Live: Christopher Luxon speaks from Nato
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the media at Nato.
Mayor Wayne Brown's 'Biden moment'
The Mayor of Auckland accidentally revealed confidential information during a public meeting, and compared himself to the US president and his forgetfulness. Video / AC
Letters: Ardern era was never going to last
OPINION: 'New Zealanders are by and large a conservative bunch.'
Former US governor writes 'finish them' on Israeli artillery shells
The American politician has been a fierce supporter of Israel since the war broke out.
Ticketmaster owner Live Nation facing lawsuit
Can it break up the company's monopoly on live events?
NZ should benefit from US TikTok ban, Silicon Valley exec says
'If we want peace, we really need to stay ahead.'
Hollywood star shouts 'I'm in menopause!' from US Capitol
Halle Berry joins push for US legislation that would put $460m towards menopause research.