WorldDonald Trump's speech: Best and worstDonald Trump's speech accepting the Republican nomination focused heavily on threats to the country from crime, terrorism and immigrants.22 Jul 03:46 AM
World'I will fight for you, I will win for you'Donald Trump "humbly and gratefully" accepted the GOP nomination as the presidential candidate today.21 Jul 09:14 PM
EntertainmentWall put around Trump's Hollywood starA tiny border wall, complete with US flags, razor wire and "keep out" signs appeared around Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week.21 Jul 07:22 PM
New ZealandIt's not about nukes - KeyJohn Key is urging Kiwis not to see the return of of the United States Navy to NZ waters as a victory for our anti-nuclear laws and defeat for the US.21 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMiles-Mojab: Talk can end terrorCOMMENT: There is no doubt that Isis is barbaric, but so are the military responses of the West that contributed to its creation in the first place.21 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung: Kiwis will trumpet Navy's returnA United States ship visit is something for New Zealand to celebrate, but don't be blowing a trumpet about it or the Americans might be offended.21 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldPressure on Trump to inspireDonald Trump prepares to give his nomination address today after attempts to forge party unity went up in the flames of lingering bitterness.21 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTrump's major moment to persuadeCOMMENT: Donald Trump has left himself with a mighty challenge for the final day of the Republican National Convention.21 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTrump undercuts key Nato commitmentsTrump has called into question whether, as president, he would give Nato the assurance that the full force of the US military has their back.21 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: US ship visit - no trumpets pleaseA US ship visit is something for New Zealand to celebrate, but don't be blowing a trumpet about it or the Americans might be offended, writes Audrey Young.21 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandPM pleased US sending ship to NZJohn Key says he is pleased the US has accepted invitation to send a ship, but that our anti-nuclear law means it could be weeks before visit is confirmed.21 Jul 01:54 AM
WorldTrump conspiracy theory gains tractionAccording to an anonymous staffer, Donald Trump wants a VP who will do the hard yards so he can take a back seat.21 Jul 12:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Joe Biden's NZ speechBiden said the US and New Zealand had a vested interest in ensuring continued growth, stability and economic prosperity through the region "and I think we are better equipped to do that when we stand side by side to advance our mutual interests".Watch20 Jul 08:17 PM
WorldParty seeks unity in attackCelebrity mogul Donald Trump has achieved a landmark moment in American political history, completing his unlikely conquest of the Republican Party.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRaybon KanRaybon Kan: The rednecks' hero is realCOMMENT: It's official. Donald Trump - yes, that one, the one from TV - is legit running for President.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionFailed coup the end of democracyAs students of comparative civil-military relations, we were surprised to read the <i>Herald</i>'s editorial, "Coup's failure hopeful sign for democracy."20 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldCleveland square magnet for zealotsThe big rallies and marches in Cleveland have been relatively orderly this week save for a simultaneous proliferation of ad hoc protests.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionTrump's talk turning off Wall StreetCOMMENT: Donald Trump is adding fuel to Wall Street anxiety about his candidacy, jabbing directly at big banks this week with new language.20 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldSoper: Trump makes RNC a show and tellCOMMENT: They look so accessible and they're talked about as though they're everyone's next door neighbour.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: Brexodus looks to our shoresCOMMENT: As Britain's new Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson ponders a worldwide tour, NZ can stand proud as the only country he has not offended.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: Russia's Rio Olympic's still in doubtWatch NZ Herald Focus: Russia's participation in the Rio Olympics is still uncertain as the IOC explores legal options for banning the country from the Games. Also Lady Gaga and her fiancé, Taylor Kinney, are ending their 5 year relationship Watch19 Jul 06:30 PM
WorldMelania: 'Donald will get it done'Trump made a splashy debut on the convention stage to introduce his wife, Melania, whose speech was a highlight of an otherwise uneven evening.19 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldSeven things to watch at ClevelandHere are questions we will know the answers to by the end of the week.19 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldHuge purge expanded in TurkeyTurkish authorities have expanded a crackdown on military officials in a massive purge of opponents following a failed coup.19 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldCopy that! Melania mimics MichelleMelania Trump's speech was the high-point of the night - unfortunately it might be because it was copied from Michelle Obama.19 Jul 04:47 AM
WorldBarry Soper: Melania's message of loveCOMMENT: Melania said the Trumps will bring kindness, love and compassion to the White House.19 Jul 03:38 AM
WorldCleveland gets rowdy as RNC kicks offCleveland is getting rowdy as pro-Trump, anti-Trump factions clash ahead of the Republican National Convention.18 Jul 09:58 PM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: State sponsored doping in RussiaRussia run a state-sponsored doping programme at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, that’s according to a report out today. Prime Minister John Key says he can't say if he brought up the case of a New Zealander convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia with its president. Watch18 Jul 06:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: Coup's failure hopeful sign for democracyHaving summoned democracy to his side, the Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may need to be more willing to honour it.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldConvention circus in jittery ClevelandRage? Rancor? Violence? That wasn't the situation when about 2000 Clevelanders joined hands at the Hope Memorial Bridge.18 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Ego not enough to run worldCOMMENT: For such a wily campaigner Kevin Rudd has left his run late for the world's top diplomatic post.18 Jul 08:57 AM
OpinionBarry Soper: Nice attack played right into Trump's handCOMMENT: After the attack in Nice, Donald Trump was able to promote his idea of banning Muslims in the United States.17 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldParty hopes to turn page at gatheringRepublican Party will be focused on two goals in Convention: reintroducing Donald Trump, and healing the leftover wounds of a brutal primary season.17 Jul 05:00 PM
