World‘Unacceptable’: US denounces Zelenskyy after he hits out at TrumpUkraine President meets with US envoy after Trump calls him a 'dictator'.20 Feb 06:14 PM
BusinessTrump car tariff threat puts pressure on stock marketsGlobal stocks were under pressure after Trump broadened his tariff threats.19 Feb 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldKremlin message to Trump: There’s money to be made in RussiaNew York Times: Russia pushes for US business return amid Ukraine war talks with Trump.19 Feb 09:56 PM
World‘Be with Putin or be with peace’: Zelenskyy issues plea before key US meetingTrump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator', echoing Kremlin views and shocking Europe.19 Feb 09:42 PM
WorldTrump calls Zelenskyy ‘a dictator’US President: 'A dictator without elections, Zelenskyy better move fast'.19 Feb 06:12 PM
OpinionTenby Powell: After three years of war the world - and NZ - must not forget Ukraine’s plightOPINION: Amidst this chaos, the resilience of the Ukrainian spirit shines brightly.19 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTrump blames Zelenskyy for Russia’s invasion, ‘confident’ on Ukraine dealTrump increased pressure on Zelenskyy to hold elections.19 Feb 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHere’s why Trump wants to make Ukraine a US economic colonyTelegraph: Kyiv holds US$15 trillion in natural resources.18 Feb 08:05 PM
WorldWhat Russia really wants out of the talks with AmericaTrump aims to end the 'horrible, bloody war' in Ukraine.18 Feb 07:06 PM
World‘This will feed Putin’s appetite': Ukraine criticises Russia-US talksEuropean leaders express concern over potential US concessions to Russia.18 Feb 06:33 PM
BusinessElon Musk ridiculed a blind person on X. Then a mob went to workDOGE head uses his social media platform to target critics – and their families.18 Feb 05:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDoes uncertainty harm the economy? Business leaders are about to find outNew York Times: The US economy is about to test this.18 Feb 06:00 AM
BusinessMexico says it will sue Google if tech giant insists on using ‘Gulf of America’Google has no right to rename Mexico’s continental shelf, the country's President says.17 Feb 10:34 PM
WorldGermany likely to reject European peacekeeping plans for UkraineSeveral European countries, including Italy and Norway, remain undecided.17 Feb 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump suggests no laws are broken if he’s ‘saving his country’New York Times: Trump tests legal limits with statement shared on social media.17 Feb 08:42 PM
World‘Electroshock’: France hosts emergency meeting on Europe’s response to TrumpEuropean leaders fear the US wants peace talks excluding Kyiv and the EU.17 Feb 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Destiny Church extremists are a clear and present dangerOPINION: 'For too long, [Brian Tamaki] has been allowed to push his agenda.'17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnalysis: How Trump’s one-for-one tariff proposal threatens the global economyNew York Times: White House plans are sowing uncertainty and risking inflation.17 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe radicalisation of Elon MuskThe world’s richest man and his voyage from Biden-voting liberal to far-right cheerleader.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Check their facts’: Fake Truth Social post appears to show Trump calling NZ ‘Third World’Second time Winston Peters has had to clear up misleading social media posts.16 Feb 07:34 PM
SportAnti-Trump feelings turn US-Canada ice hockey match into mass brawlFans in Montreal booed the Star-Spangled Banner before players immediately threw punches.16 Feb 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: A big move ahead of Spark’s earnings, more Callaghan chaosPLUS: Who is New Zealand's DOGE-master?16 Feb 04:35 PM
WorldThis is how Ukraine’s war ends. But Trump’s plan for what comes next is even more radicalNegotiations aimed at freezing the conflict could finally put an end to the fighting.15 Feb 11:55 PM
WorldTrump jokes about ‘President Musk’ amid media speculationTech billionaire Musk has continued to draw intense media focus as the head of DOGE.15 Feb 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Time for decisive action to get NZ back on trackOpinion: Why NZ's growth agenda is too slow for urgent challenges.14 Feb 09:00 PM
WorldEx-intelligence chiefs believe Trump is an unwitting agent of Putin. Here’s whyUS President’s controversial ties to Russia are once again under close examination.14 Feb 08:08 PM
World‘New sheriff in town’: Vance lambasts Europe in Munich speechGerman officials condemned his speech as 'unacceptable' and warned against meddling.14 Feb 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysis‘The boss of everyone and everything’: Trump seeks to influence many spheresNew York Times: Trump is increasingly trying to enforce his will on all areas.14 Feb 12:27 AM
WorldUS Senate confirms RFK jnr as health secretary despite vaccine misinformationKennedy was approved despite his vaccine misinformation history.13 Feb 05:46 PM
WorldTrump wants Ukraine’s rare earth elements in exchange for continued US supportPost-war security offered for $500b of minerals and metals.12 Feb 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Look past Elon Musk’s chaos - there’s something more sinister at workNYT OPINION: Why Musk's antics are a smokescreen for strategic takeovers.12 Feb 09:28 PM
WorldTulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debateSenate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.12 Feb 08:30 PM
EntertainmentDisney ditches trigger warnings amid backlash to ‘woke’ DEI agendaThe entertainment giant has removed disclaimers on beloved classics in a major shift.12 Feb 07:15 PM
BusinessUS releasing Russian crypto kingpin who sent $140m in criminal profits to NZPart of exchange deal that saw Moscow free US teacher Marc Fogel. 12 Feb 07:05 PM