WorldTrump brandished a 'demented, pig demon'A former aide to Hilary Clinton has described Donald Trump as a 'vulgar, demented, pig demon' who only appeals to 'emasculated' middle-aged men.31 May 05:21 AM
EconomyTrump's wild debt idea may be coming soonOne of the wildest ideas to hit the US Presidential campaign trail might become a reality sooner than you would think.29 May 08:25 PM
WorldThe world's watching - and worriedBarack Obama has chosen to break an unwritten rule by talking about Donald Trump while on foreign soil, writes Juliet Eilperin.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: Trumps March towards the White House Today: Donald Trump reaches the number of delegates he needed to secure the party's presidential nomination for the White House and a 31-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Christchurch sex worker Renee Duckmanton. And US President Barack Obama meets with his G7 counterparts in Japan and pushes to finish negotiations on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership before the end of the year. Watch26 May 07:30 PM
WorldWatch: Clinton calls Trump's gun policies 'dangerous'Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump's gun policies are "not just way out there" but "dangerous" and would make America less safe. Watch22 May 07:49 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: Trump has a purpose after allHispanics seem to care less than anyone in the US. Even though they make up 17 per cent of the population.21 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Can Teflon-coated Clinton survive slur tsunami?COMMENT: According to the person who may well be the next leader of the free world, the only things that would survive nuclear war are cockroaches and Helen Clark.19 May 07:35 PM
OpinionJonathan Bernstein: Sanders is leading his movement over a cliffWhat is it going to take for Sanders to convert his impressive but losing campaign into a positive force for his ideas in the future.18 May 10:33 PM
WorldWatch: Clinton braces for tough end to primaryThe elites in Washington almost uniformly believe Hillary Clinton will be elected president in November. The conventional wisdom underlying coverage of 2016 is that Donald Trump will go down in flames and probably take the Republican Senate with him.Watch18 May 08:52 PM
WorldWatch: Trump tells UK he's not stupidPresumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has challenged London's mayor Sadiq Khan to an IQ test, saying he was "not stupid" in an interview with Good Morning Britain's Piers Morgan.Watch16 May 09:38 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: US battle has world at crossroadsCOMMENT: Although these three races are captivating, the most important is for the presidency of the most powerful country on Earth, writes Alexander Gillespie.16 May 09:18 PM
WorldJournalists need to tie down TrumpThe constant spotlight fixed on Donald Trump for the last year would have overwhelmed any other candidate, particularly one so evasive. But not him.13 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Cultism isn't just confined to Trump supportersCOMMENT: 20th century totalitarian ideologies of left and right were quasi-religious movements that replaced an absentee God with flesh and blood messiahs.12 May 09:30 PM
OpinionPhil Quin: Political elite must heed lessons in Trump farceCOMMENT: Trump may be a sinister clown, but he has unleashed a potent strain of resentment among millions of voters who feel cheated by political elites.12 May 12:48 AM
WorldTrump: the wealthy are willing to pay more taxDonald Trump yesterday said he was open to raising taxes on the rich, backing off his prior proposal to reduce taxes on all Americans.09 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Ugly American redeemed by humourCOMMENT: Seriously, it's entertainment. For Trump and his supporters, it's entertainment. The presidency will be entertainment for him and them.06 May 05:00 PM
WorldStones demand Trump to stop using their musicThe Rolling Stones don't want Donald Trump playing their songs. Travis M. Andrews looks at similar cases and what the law says.06 May 05:00 PM
WorldUS Election - How did it come to this?When it comes to electing a president, Americans should be spoilt for choice. Instead they will have to choose between two supremely flawed human beings.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Republicans' cunning plan predictably a failureCOMMENT: We're venturing into the unknown. There have been demagogues in American politics before, but none became a major party's presidential candidate.05 May 11:42 PM
WorldWatch: Ted Cruz accidently elbows wifeTwitter and Instagram users lampooned Ted Cruz today for accidentally elbowing his wife Heidi in the face, moments after dropping out of the presidential race.Watch04 May 05:32 AM
WorldWatch: Trump - 'Cruz one tough competitor'Donald Trump has essentially clinched the Republican nomination with his main rival Ted Cruz pulling out of the race.Watch04 May 02:33 AM
WorldWatch: Ted Cruz drops out of raceTed Cruz, the insurgent Texan whose presidential campaign was fueled by disdain for Washington, dropped out of the 2016 race, removing the last major hurdle in Donald Trump's quest to become the Republican nominee for president.Watch04 May 01:46 AM
OpinionPaul Waldman: The unification of Republicans around Trump has begunFaced with the prospect of Trump versus Clinton, many Republicans will come around to supporting him03 May 11:34 PM
WorldWatch: Trump blasts delegate system"You mean, I can win and the guy that comes in third place or fourth place ends up getting more delegates than me?"Watch03 May 03:37 AM
WorldClinton makes use of Trump missteps on raceHillary Clinton took her general-election playbook against Republican hopeful Donald Trump for a test drive with one of her core constituencies: black voters.02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Only the Potus can pick a nameCOMMENT: Each President and his or her family members are issued a codename, used by the Secret Service when discussing a high-value political mark.30 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: In search of Trump fansCOMMENT: As you read this, I am embarking on a great adventure: hunting down and understanding the kinds of Americans who support Donald Trump.30 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldFive people Trump could pick for VPWho is he going to pick as his vice-presidential nominee? The short answer: No one knows. But here's a look at five people most likely to wind up second-in-command.30 Apr 02:00 AM
WorldThe trouble with Donald TrumpCongressional Republicans are beginning to accept, and even embrace, an outcome that was once unthinkable: Donald Trump as the GOP presidential nominee.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionWhy is Trump running for president?COMMENT: Did it begin at a dinner where Trump was the butt of jokes by President Barack Obama and comedian Seth Meyers?28 Apr 06:39 PM
