Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis delivered key — if not effusive — speeches for Trump.

Officials were able to access a cellphone belonging to Thomas Matthew Crooks.

The model and advocate opposed Trump in 2016, calling him an 'idiot' and 'weird'.

The presidential hopeful compared the shot to the 'world’s largest mosquito'.

Comedian ‘blindsided’ by comment in Sydney and insists he does not ‘condone hate speech'.

OPINION: Gisborne Herald readers give their views on the Ministry for Children and more.

Trump's appearance at the convention is being livestreamed.

J.D. Vance once said he 'couldn't stomach Trump' – now they are running mates.

J.D. Vance once told a friend he thought Trump could be America's Hitler - now he's Trump's running mate. Video edit by Alyse Wright. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

Speculation remains as to why Thomas Crooks opened fire on a Trump rally.

OPINION: Pundits have warned the US was close to civil conflict – rather like the 1960s.

J.D. Vance was previously an outspoken critic of Trump.

Trump cannot be taken to court over accusations of storing files inappropriately.

OPINION: Political assassinations strike at the very heart of the American psyche.

Many Americans who call New Zealand home are left shaken by the presidential campaign.

OPINION: Violence plays a larger role in US politics than in other developed countries.

Questions arose after a gunman was able to climb a roof 128m from Trump at a rally.

The Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.

The Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.

Shooting attempt sends already dark and tumultuous race for the White House into chaos.

US President joins Democrats and Republicans denouncing the shooting.

OPINION: Trump's campaign will only benefit from his brave reaction.

Trump is set to reveal his running mate in the next few days.

Biden tells a Michigan rally he is committed to the campaign and will counter GOP threats.