WorldTrump, Vance speak at first rally since assassination attemptTrump is planning to hold his first rally since the failed assassination attempt.20 Jul 07:49 PM
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World'Step aside': 12 more Democrats call on Biden to drop out of presidential raceIt's the largest single-day wave of politicians asking him to step aside since his debate.20 Jul 01:03 AM
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PremiumPremiumWorldFrom Obama to Trump: Elon Musk's political shiftNew York Times: World’s richest man, once deeply sceptical of Trump, has now endorsed him.19 Jul 06:00 AM
World'I had God on my side': Trump recounts assassination attempt in first major speech since shooting'There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet in a certain way I felt very safe.'19 Jul 05:53 AM
WorldTrump and Biden photos found on rally shooter's phoneA motive for the attack on Trump remains unclear.19 Jul 03:42 AM
World'It's over': Biden 'soul-searching' as he considers dropping out, sources sayMultiple Democratic officials are said to believe Biden's exit is a matter of time.19 Jul 12:30 AM
WorldBiden needs to ‘seriously consider’ quitting race, Obama tells alliesObama has been receiving calls from concerned Democrats.18 Jul 08:30 PM
World'You owe people answers': Senators berate Secret Service director over Trump shootingThe confrontation lasted about four minutes at Republican National Convention.18 Jul 06:50 AM
World'United to win': Trump VP pick JD Vance speaks at Republican conventionFor all of Donald Trump's unpredictability, JD Vance was seen as a likely pick.18 Jul 02:59 AM
WorldProsecutors appeal Donald Trump classified documents caseThe US Supreme Court ruled on July 1 that Trump has broad immunity from prosecution.17 Jul 10:58 PM
WorldSecret Service was told police had 'insufficient manpower' to watch buildingOfficials are still working out how the Trump gunman reached the roof.17 Jul 08:20 PM
WorldHigh-profile Democrat calls on Biden to drop out of presidential raceHigh-ranking Democrat urges Biden to quit race, cites Trump threat.17 Jul 06:36 PM
WorldAnalysis: 4 takeaways from night 2 of the Republican National ConventionNikki Haley and Ron DeSantis delivered key — if not effusive — speeches for Trump.17 Jul 05:35 AM
World'Quiet kid': Investigators crack Trump shooter's phoneOfficials were able to access a cellphone belonging to Thomas Matthew Crooks.17 Jul 01:15 AM
EntertainmentWhy was Amber Rose speaking at the RNC convention?The model and advocate opposed Trump in 2016, calling him an 'idiot' and 'weird'.16 Jul 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailInside Economics: SPQR and what data says about hospitality crisis; Markets make sense of Trump shootingOpinion: SPQR disaster a taste of hospo's woes; How will Trump shooting shake up markets?16 Jul 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow J.D. Vance won over Donald TrumpNew York Times: Vance's first meeting with Trump got off to a very bad start.16 Jul 10:08 PM
WorldTrump’s call with presidential rival after assassination attempt leakedThe presidential hopeful compared the shot to the 'world’s largest mosquito'.16 Jul 08:30 PM
EntertainmentJack Black cancels tour after bandmate’s Trump shooting jokeComedian ‘blindsided’ by comment in Sydney and insists he does not ‘condone hate speech'.16 Jul 05:58 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters on Oranga Tamariki Section 7AA, trust grants, Trump shootingOPINION: Gisborne Herald readers give their views on the Ministry for Children and more.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: US politics and the right to bear arms; pay police properlyOPINION: In America, gun violence is commonplace.16 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldSecret Service director acknowledges failures in Trump rally shootingOfficials are facing deepening scrutiny over an assassination attempt.16 Jul 06:52 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor Biden, how to cool the temperature without freezing his campaignNew York Times: The assassination attempt has complicated Biden's race against Trump.16 Jul 06:00 AM
WorldWatch live: Bandaged Trump appears at Republican conventionTrump's appearance at the convention is being livestreamed.16 Jul 03:09 AM
WorldWho is Donald Trump's new running mate J.D. Vance?J.D. Vance once said he 'couldn't stomach Trump' – now they are running mates.16 Jul 02:22 AM
WorldWho is J.D.Vance?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 ImagesWatch16 Jul 12:39 AM
WorldRifle used by Trump rally shooter bought 11 years agoSpeculation remains as to why Thomas Crooks opened fire on a Trump rally.15 Jul 11:18 PM
OpinionOpinion: What would have happened if Trump had been assassinated?OPINION: Pundits have warned the US was close to civil conflict – rather like the 1960s.15 Jul 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn J.D. Vance, Donald Trump picks an ambitious ideologue and first MillennialNew York Times: Former Trump critic turned ally, Vance relishes the spotlight.15 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldTrump picks running mate who once called him 'America’s Hitler'J.D. Vance was previously an outspoken critic of Trump.15 Jul 07:25 PM
WorldJudge dismisses Trump classified documents case on technicalityTrump cannot be taken to court over accusations of storing files inappropriately.15 Jul 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Gun statistics paint a grim picture of Americans and their right to bear armsOPINION: The constitutional right to bear arms is out of date and time.15 Jul 05:05 PM
