WorldTrump hits ground runningWithin minutes of his inauguration Donald Trump's team posted a statement on the White House website announcing the "state-of-the-art" nuclear defence plan.21 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTrump vows to end 'American carnage'Donald Trump has been sworn as the 45th president of the US, after which he delivered a dark but ambitious speech promising to end "American carnage".20 Jan 11:58 PM
WorldWho is Jared Kushner?Donald Trump has angrily batted away suggestions that he is trying to get top-secret security clearance for his children, describing it as "a typically false news story".20 Jan 10:21 PM
WorldWatch: First Ladies' painful exchangeThe internet is having a field day with this spectacularly awkward gift exchange between Melania Trump and Michelle Obama. Michelle's face said it all.20 Jan 09:35 PM
WorldTrump's inauguration: Twitter reactsDonald Trump has been sworn in as 45th President of the United States. Here's how the internet reacted to his big day.20 Jan 07:35 PM
OpinionIs this the worst Cabinet in US history?OPINION: Trump has surrounded himself with people who are not fit for the job.20 Jan 07:11 PM
WorldCampaign to impeach Trump underwayThe effort to impeach President Donald John Trump is already underway.20 Jan 05:32 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: Can love Trump hate?COMMENT: If there's one thing we can probably all agree on, it's that the slogan "love trumps hate" turned out to be about as useful as tits on a bull.20 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Trump could learn from ObamaCOMMENT: Obama's farewell speech last weekend was a model of professionalism in references to the incoming President.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ marchers first to call Trump to heelKiwi women will take to the streets today, to add their voices to international calls for Donald Trump to stop the hate his election campaign sparked.20 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialTrump deserves to start with good willEvery new US President has the right to start with the good will of opponents and critics.20 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldDonald J. Trump: A US President unlike any otherThe presidency is among America's most exclusive clubs. Its members' every decision, speech, interview and now tweet are reported around the globe.20 Jan 07:15 AM
WorldThe White House: The five craziest hoursWhile almost all eyes are on the Capitol, the most action occurs during the frantic residence changeover two miles away.19 Jan 07:38 PM
EntertainmentReality star suing Trump for defamationA former Apprentice contestant is suing Trump for defamation, just two days before he's sworn in as President.18 Jan 06:30 AM
WorldTrump inauguration relatively low-key affairPresident Barack Obama's first inaugural festivities stretched over five days. Donald Trump is spending barely three on his.17 Jan 07:59 PM
WorldTrump waits in tower - isolatedA week after becoming president-elect, Donald Trump stepped outside his namesake fortress here for the first time.17 Jan 07:42 PM
WorldTrump liars 'worse than prostitutes'Vladimir Putin has come out swinging against the outgoing US administration over the explosive Donald Trump dossier.17 Jan 04:38 PM
New ZealandTrevett: English has smile for all occasionsCOMMENT: An odd affliction seems to have affected PM Bill English in Europe: he has forgotten John Key's name.17 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionWhat the campaign told us about TrumpCOMMENT: What clues can we draw from the election campaign? Nicola Lamb looks at what kind of president the Donald will be.17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMerkel seeks to ease Europe's fearsGermany sought to calm European anxieties over Trump's presidency after he dismissed Nato as "obsolete" and said he believed the EU would break up.17 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessMerkel gives backing for EU trade dealGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel has given strong backing for the EU free trade deal with New Zealand, saying Germany would apply pressure in Brussels to hasten the talks.16 Jan 05:08 PM
World'Obsolete' Nato in Trump's sightsWading into foreign affairs days before his inauguration, US President-elect Donald Trump has taken aim at a key Western alliance.16 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldThe family that shaped a presidentWhen Donald Trump and his wife Melania had a son together 10 years ago, he was introduced to the world with typical bombast.15 Jan 09:33 PM
WorldNew tune for Trump inaugurationA-list stars aren't lining up to perform but President-elect will be surrounded by 'more poetic cadence'.15 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldHow Hillary Clinton lost outHillary Clinton was the election favourite. What happened? Nicola Lamb writes that personalities, events and background factors doomed the Democrats.15 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldPutin hits out as US tanks roll in to Poland"We perceive it as a threat. These actions threaten our interests, our security," says Russia as the first of thousands more US troops and tanks rolled in to Poland.15 Jan 03:00 AM
WorldWhat will Trump do in his first 100 days?Like it or not, Donald Trump will be US President next weekend. And here's what you can expect during the first 100 days.15 Jan 02:28 AM
WorldTrump will break US presidential mouldWhatever happens next week, Donald Trump will be like no other US president before him.14 Jan 07:52 PM
WorldTrump's legitimacy called into questionFor the first time, a leading Democrat has called into question Donald Trump's legitimacy as president.14 Jan 06:44 PM
WorldFears deepen over Russia linksPresident-elect Donald Trump's national security adviser and Russia's ambassador to the US have been in frequent contact in recent weeks.14 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Bill of fare forgettableNew Zealand lamb has been a bone of controversy in the United Kingdom, partly because it often undercuts locally grown lamb.14 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessThe Apprentice doesn't know how to be bossCOMMENT: Does Donald Trump really want to be the President?13 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Trump deserves to be believedThe nature of information that constitutes news is being changed by the digital age, not entirely for the better.13 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMI6 spy in Trump 'dirty dossier' rowA source has revealed Christopher Steele, a former spy, spoke to officials in London before he handed the document to the FBI and met one of its agents.13 Jan 03:23 AM