EditorialEditorial: Trump attack sign GOP out of patienceNo precedent exists for the success so far of Donald Trump, who has been neither a state governor nor a member of Congress.04 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWatch: Trump responds to Romney at Maine rallyDonald Trump is responding to Mitt Romney's evisceration of him by noting that that the 2012 GOP presidential nominee begged for Trump's endorsement.Watch03 Mar 08:12 PM
WorldKlan never far from US politicsTrump has put KKK back in spotlight but group has been trying to influence elections for a long time.01 Mar 08:26 PM
WorldRefusal to denounce KKK panders to racist elementCOMMENT: Every day it is less surprising that Trump does best in the areas of the country with the most racist Google searches.29 Feb 09:26 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Trump's not so funny nowYessir, I was wrong. It's reasonable to consider Trump the favourite to win the Republican nomination for US President, writes Jack Tame.27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Trump not just an outsider but a renegade outlawCOMMENT: The barbarian is no longer at the gate. He's inside the castle and heading for the throne room, writes Paul Thomas.25 Feb 10:05 PM
OpinionPeter Foster: Power games and blond ambitionBy the time you sit down to eat your turkey this Christmas, Boris Johnson and Donald Trump could lead the English-speaking world, writes Peter Foster.23 Feb 08:00 PM
WorldRubio on rise as Cruz campaign stumblesRepublican presidential candidate Marco Rubio has received boosts in his drive to become the mainstream Republican alternative to Donald Trump.23 Feb 07:00 PM
WorldBlacks support Clinton, Latinos back SandersHillary Clinton badly needed to win the Nevada caucuses. And she won them.21 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldSenators battle to eat Trump's dustAfter months of jabbing at each other, Cruz and Rubio shape up for knockout fight.21 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldBush's exit opens way for field to shrinkJeb Bush's failure demonstrated money is not everything, and that, this time, solid, innovative policy is not a ticket to the nomination.21 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldFinally, a poll that puts Sanders out in frontNBC and the Wall Street Journal casually tossed a bombshell into the political world with a poll showing Ted Cruz with a slight lead in Republican polling.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingGreat race most gripping it's ever beenSouth Carolina and Nevada are but a few days away. I have never been so immersed in the American presidential race, writes Mike Hosking.17 Feb 06:00 PM
WorldObama: 'Trump will not be president'"I continue to have faith in the American people. And I think they realise that being president of the United States is a serious job. It’s not hosting a talk show," Obama said at a news conference in Rancho Mirage, California.Watch17 Feb 01:00 AM
OpinionKaren Tumulty: Judge's death puts focus on courtThe unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia has left it deeply divided along ideological lines, much as the US is, writes Karen Tumulty.14 Feb 10:32 PM
OpinionLarry Williams: Trump is on a roll and I love itSanders beat up Hillary Clinton rather badly, but Clinton still walked away with more delegates to take to the Democratic national convention, writes Larry Williams. Tell me that's not a little dodgy.12 Feb 02:32 AM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: American election ain't over till the fat lady singsThe meaning of the New Hampshire primary is that Americans are in open revolt against the system, fear of the future and rage against economic inequality.12 Feb 01:56 AM
OpinionBryan Gould: A socialist for US President? How unlikelySenator Sanders' age and relative obscurity would in any case count against him, but the real disqualification, it is believed, is that he is a self-declared socialist, writes Bryan Gould.08 Feb 08:38 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Senility and lack of brains no barMuch fun has been had at the expense of the US Republican Party candidates for the presidential nomination over the fact they're all bonkers.06 Feb 04:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: Fallout from Iowa result comes quicklyThe fallout from the Iowa contest in the United States presidential race was swift.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMark Triffitt: US democracy trumps all as a dysfunctional disgraceMark Triffitt asks, how can a political and policy freak show like Donald Trump become a serious contender for the job America touts as "leader of the free world"?12 Jan 11:34 PM
OpinionPhil Quinn: Don't push Trump panic button yetDonald Trump does not herald some frightening new dawn of neo-fascism set to dominate US politics, writes Phil Quin. His extreme anti-Muslim and anti-immigration platform is not noticeably gaining ground.16 Dec 12:46 AM
OpinionBryan Gould: Kiwis scoffing at US politics on shaky groundMany people will agree with the old saying that "all's fair in love and war". Others would add "and politics" - a view that certainly seems to be taken by some politicians.14 Dec 08:46 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Disregarding the truth works well for candidatesIt's a given that plenty of politicians play fast and loose with the truth, especially on the campaign trail, writes Paul Thomas. Trump isn't hyping his policies or exaggerating his opponents' shortcomings, he's slandering an entire community.03 Dec 08:05 PM
OpinionHillary Clinton: My plan to avoid another Wall St crashI certainly share the goal of never having to bail out the big banks again, but I prefer the path of tackling the most dangerous risks in a different way, writes Hillary Clinton.11 Oct 08:13 PM
BusinessTrump's world: The mane man and his moneyHe is really rich. That, according to Donald Trump, is one of the primary reasons people should vote for him.11 Oct 04:00 PM
