WorldTrump tries to soften key stance on illegalsDonald Trump's campaign has wavered on whether he would continue to call for the mass deportation of 11 million illegal immigrants from the United States.22 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldClinton's failure puts Trump in the raceWe're often quick to deride Donald Trump's outrageous behaviour, but Hillary Clinton's one big failing could be his biggest asset.22 Aug 05:55 AM
WorldTrump manages to stumble in pitch for black voteAt a rally on Saturday in Dimondale, Michigan, Trump repeated a version of a plea to black voters that he'd offered 24 hours earlier in North Carolina.21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittleSeriously, Trump is a real laughThe main reason that Trump was never going to win this election is that most Americans - although clearly not all - are good people with fully functioning hearts and minds.20 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTrump proposes ideological test for immigrantsDonald Trump proposed a new ideological test for all Muslim immigrants and visitors to this country, allowing entry only to "those who support our values."16 Aug 02:48 AM
OpinionAlan DuffDuff: Cult of Kev, population... himselfCOMMENT: From public spat with this writer to UN delusion, there's no end to hubris.15 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: We are not immune from 'seismic' shockCOMMENT: With so much drama on the international political stage this year, the New Zealand political scene has struggled for attention.14 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldMillennial voters see 2016 as bad jokeEight years after Obama captivated them, young US voters are dispirited by the political options left on the table.14 Aug 09:29 AM
WorldHillary Clinton releases income recordsHillary Clinton and her husband had US$10.75 million ($14.94m) in income in 2015 and paid an effective federal tax rate of 34.2 per cent.13 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldThe Isis conspiracy theoryPresidential hopeful Donald Trump repeatedly suggested that there were links between President Barack Obama and the organisation Isis (Islamic State).12 Aug 05:00 PM
CartoonsCartoon: Lee Harvey TrumpDrumpf jokingly suggests that Clinton should be shot.11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireManhire: Asylum seekers hit rock bottomCOMMENT: Down here at the southern end of the Earth, human rights abuses very often seem like the stuff of faraway lands.11 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldBernie Sanders buys a $575,000 vacation home and the Internet cries hypocrisyThe home is 1,800 square feet - hardly a mansion.11 Aug 07:21 AM
OpinionNumbers tell worrying story for TrumpRepublican presidential contender Donald Trump is good at lighting headline fires that keep the TV lenses on him and the office talk about him.10 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionNarcissism shadows Trump's campaignThe American presidential election has been dominated over recent days by speculation about the mental fitness of the two main candidates.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis back Clinton over TrumpKiwis don't have a vote in the US election but that doesn't stop them having an opinion about what the result should be.10 Aug 07:40 AM
WorldTrump would be 'most reckless' presidentA group of former national security officials have signed an open letter warning that, if Donald Trump elected, "he would be the most reckless president".09 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldDid Trump give $20m to charity?Crowds cheered Donald Trump for a $20 million gift to a children's home. But did he ever make the donation?09 Aug 05:32 AM
WorldFocus of US battle shifts to economyThe two major-party presidential candidates are advertising duelling economic speeches this week - both set to be delivered from Detroit.08 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldGaffes and rows hurt Donald TrumpHistorians may conclude that the 2016 US election was decided in early August when Trump suffered one of the most politically calamitous weeks ever.07 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldHow to turn around a flailing campaignIt's indisputable that Donald Trump's presidential campaign has reached its lowest ebb.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheBank-bashing shortsighted sportCOMMENT: As the world tunes into Rio Olympics, politicians in Canberra have turned their attention to another favourite sport of Australians: bank bashing.07 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldPoll shows Trump slidingDemocrats rally behind their candidate while Republicans are slower to back Donald Trump.07 Aug 06:20 AM
WorldHeat on Trumps over immigrationNude photos reveal inconsistencies in Melania's story about her early days in the United States.05 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldExperts take aim at Trump in open letterSeveral Republicans are among a group of former cabinet officers, senior officials and career military officers who denounced Donald Trump yesterday.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandClark looking for stronger result in UN pollThe United Nations Security Council will hold its second secret ballot in its selection process for a new Secretary General to replace Ban Ki Moon.05 Aug 01:39 AM
New ZealandKevin Rudd: 'Real shot' at UN jobKevin Rudd says Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's rejection of Rudd's bid to be UN Secretary General was a breach of faith and would damage Turnbull internationally.05 Aug 12:39 AM
WorldRepublicans in state of panicDonald Trump insisted there was "great unity in my campaign" yesterday despite signs the Republican Party is turning against its nominee.04 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionRaybon KanRaybon Kan: Listen for Last TrumpDid David Bain do it? That's one question. The other one is this: did he get a fair trial? I was gonna write two versions of this.03 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionVoice of dispossessed makes itself heardCOMMENT: The support for Trump, Sanders and Brexit is a sign that something is rotten in the state of our democracy.02 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWomen, your chance to make a changeCOMMENT: Women and their supporters have the opportunity to change the dynamics of local government this year.01 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldRepublican leaders turn on TrumpDonald Trump is facing mounting criticism from leaders of his own party, as a confrontation between the Republican nominee and the Muslim American parents.01 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldWhat to expect from Clinton v Trump fightDonald Trump will remain impetuous, Clinton will remain cautious and the tenor will remain nasty.01 Aug 05:43 AM
WorldDonald Trump stirs anger againWatch NZH Focus: Donald Trump lashes out at two Muslim American parents who lost their son while he served in Iraq and who appeared at the Democratic Convention.31 Jul 05:00 PM
