WorldMajor third-party candidate pulls out of US presidential raceSenator Joe Manchin told crowds he didn't want to be a 'spoiler' in the election results.17 Feb 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump loses bid to drop criminal charges; trial set for March 25New York Times: Ruling clears the way for the first prosecution of a former US president.15 Feb 07:11 PM
WorldTrump stands by remarks about not defending Nato members after backlashTrump stated he would not defend Nato members that don't meet defence spending targets.15 Feb 04:39 AM
World'More experienced': Putin says he prefers Joe Biden over Donald TrumpThe Russian president said he's ready to work with any elected US leader.15 Feb 02:37 AM
WorldWhy Biden and Trump's memories are under the spotlight ahead of the US electionThe US presidential race will likely be between two forgetful old men.12 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldUS allies brace for bumpy ride as concerns rise amid possible Trump returnMany worry a second term for Trump would be an earthquake.11 Feb 10:14 PM
WorldIs Jill Biden secretly running America?Many believe Dr Jill Biden is the one steering the ship.10 Feb 10:07 PM
WorldPutin calls on US to stop fighting in Ukraine and push for peace dealPutin said he could not 'remember' when he last spoke to US President Joe Biden.09 Feb 09:18 PM
WorldIsrael seeks to evacuate Palestinians ahead of expected southern Gaza invasionThe announcement comes after heavy international criticism of Israel's ground offensive.09 Feb 08:04 PM
World'My memory is fine': Biden forgets when he was vice president and when his son diedBiden could not recall defining milestones in his own life.09 Feb 01:44 AM
WorldDoes Taylor Swift have the power to influence the US election?'Leftists will do anything' - theories swirl around Swift's influence on the election.08 Feb 09:51 PM
WorldUS Supreme Court may reject efforts to kick Trump off ballotAfter the proceedings, Donald Trump complained about the case being brought in.08 Feb 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOpinion: Trump’s betrayal of UkraineFinancial Times: US Republicans' refusal to supply arms is sabotaging Kyiv’s war effort.06 Feb 06:00 AM
SportConspiracy theories about Swift and Kelce swarm before Super BowlTheories include a secret plot to help US President Joe Biden get re-elected in 2024.06 Feb 01:06 AM
WorldSupreme Court’s biggest election test - can Donald Trump be on the ballot?Donald Trump’s return to the White House could be disrupted.03 Feb 10:00 PM
WorldDonald Trump's fury as he's ordered to pay $136m to rape accuserTrump claims the verdict is part of a 'Biden Directed Witch Hunt'.26 Jan 10:28 PM
WorldDespite two losses, Nikki Haley tries to claim victoryThe path through the next states to vote may not be any easier.25 Jan 01:22 AM
WorldTrump wins New Hampshire in quest for 2024 GOP nominationDonald Trump had rock solid support from New Hampshire Republicans.24 Jan 01:44 AM
WorldTrump celebrates DeSantis’ decision to drop out, ending bitter feud that defined 2024 campaignDonald Trump is setting aside months of criticism and mockery of Ron DeSantis.22 Jan 08:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The Green Party discovers their clay feetOPINION: A young politician’s mental health was shoved to the back of the queue.21 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldRon DeSantis gets a warm welcome in South Carolina, but Trump's shadow loomsFormer Navy officer leans heavily into he is the 'only veteran running for president.'21 Jan 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Why Donald Trump isn't going away any time soonWhy the former president has such a strong hold on the Republican party and America.20 Jan 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNew York Times: The deification of Donald Trump poses some interesting questionsOPINION: Why do so many evangelicals see Trump as God's anointed one?18 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldAnalysis: Trump’s Iowa victory was a foregone conclusion. This doesn’t make it less shockingThe result confirms the vast majority of Republican voters are still infatuated with him.16 Jan 05:33 AM
WorldDonald Trump wins Iowa caucuses in crucial victoryIt’s the beginning of a monthslong effort to secure the Republican presidential nomination16 Jan 01:50 AM
WorldNZ supports retaliatory US and UK air strikes against Houthis in YemenThe militaries are using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets.12 Jan 12:24 AM
World'Control your client': Judge shuts down Trump's outburst in courtTrump unleashed a barrage of attacks in a six-minute diatribe before being cut off.11 Jan 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Huge vacuum': Can democracy survive 2024?FT: A record 2 billion people are set to go to the polls as autocracy spreads worldwide.10 Jan 09:33 PM
WorldChristian conservatives follow their faith while voting, with some leading them to TrumpDonald Trump has been heavily courting conservative Christians for months.08 Jan 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: Are we becoming too American?OPINION: Is the political gap between left and right supporters becoming unbridgeable?06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters’ Red Sea move brings NZ and the US closerOPINION: New Zealand’s interests are three-fold: Economic, moralistic and loyalistic.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: What I predict will happen in 2024OPINION: Ongoing technological change is a certainty.02 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMaine bars Trump from presidential ballotIt follows a December ruling by Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from its ballot.29 Dec 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldColorado says Trump can't run for president. What happens next?New York Times: The 4-3 decision has set off a political and legal earthquake.20 Dec 06:44 PM