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
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Clark far better UN fit than pretender from OzThere is little downside for Key in supporting Clark. She is still a highly respected and popular figure in New Zealand, writes Audrey Young.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ lifts sanctions against IranNew Zealand has lifted its sanctions against Iran after the nuclear deal reached last year.18 Feb 11:41 PM
New ZealandJohn and Malc's 'pyjama diplomacy'Prime Minister John Key and his wife, Bronagh, will have a "sleepover" at the private residence of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.18 Feb 09:47 PM
World'Smoking kills more people than Obama'More material branding the US president as a mass killer has shown up in Moscow.17 Feb 07:09 PM
WorldFrench rise up against work emailsLiberty, equality, fraternity - and now, the "right to disconnect".17 Feb 04:00 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
OpinionAlex Wodak: Cannabis relief a step closer in OzGovt aims to let drug be grown for medical or scientific use, but more change is needed, writes Alex Wodak.17 Feb 12:48 AM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: Turks and Saudis know any Russia fight will be lonely oneThe Turkish government, in league with Saudi Arabia, made a tentative decision to enter the war on the ground in Syria, writes Gwynne Dyer.16 Feb 08:32 PM
OpinionRobert Patman: Putin tests Merkel's sanctions resolveThe use of sanctions against Russia are a symbolic reminder that the Putin leadership had seriously misread the international situation, writes Robert Patman.16 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandStream of deportees arrive in NZCriminals deported from Australia have been arriving here at the rate of more than one a day since a law managing their return was passed last year.15 Feb 09:07 PM
WorldBrother to Jeb's side as Trump stirs Bush countryGeorge W. Bush won a bruising South Carolina presidential primary on his way to the Oval Office, as his father did before him.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Key: No SAS to IraqPrime Minister rules out sending the SAS to join New Zealand's contribution to the fight against Isis.15 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandKey heading to Australia to meet TurnbullPrime Minister John Key is heading to Australia later this week for annual talks with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, including the issue of New Zealanders living in Australia.15 Feb 03:15 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
WorldTrump blames Bush for 9/11In a GOP debate today, Trump said George Bush is partly to blame for 9/11 and that invading Iraq was a mistake.14 Feb 03:26 AM
WorldClinton and women - it's complicatedMany modern feminists fear electing the former first lady will not necessarily advance causes, writes Frances Stead Seller.12 Feb 06:43 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Rogue candidates make riveting dramaIt is only inside the US that you realise what an unusually fearful people Americans are, writes John Roughan.12 Feb 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: US elections take adverse turn for NZThreats to tear up Trans-Pacific Partnership have damaging implications for our trade.12 Feb 04:00 PM
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
WorldWinners and losers from the New Hampshire primaryThe New Hampshire primary is in the books. And the drama was over early as Donald Trump and Sen. Bernie Sanders cruised to easy - and poll-predicted - victories.10 Feb 06:41 PM
WorldHow big was Trump's NH win? HugeRepublican exit polls reported by CNN showed how dominant Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire had been.10 Feb 02:16 AM
WorldMake-or-break time for second tier candidatesWith a snowstorm bearing down, presidential candidates scurried across New Hampshire, levelling inflammatory attacks against one another.09 Feb 04:00 PM
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
WorldRubio called out for robotic performanceChris Christie went to town on Marco Rubio after the former repeated the same soundbite four times in a debate.08 Feb 03:26 AM
WorldBen Carson's most cringe momentBen Carson missed his cue to walk on stage leaving him in a limbo of awkwardness08 Feb 02:31 AM
WorldTrump backs terror tortureSeveral Republican candidates called for a return to the criticised anti-terrorism tactics used under the George W Bush Administration.07 Feb 04:00 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
OpinionTrump's rival a scary choiceIn Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Donald Trump show came to town.06 Feb 04:30 PM
World$100 million in political ads flood New HampshireMoney is gushing into New Hampshire as presidential candidates see the first primary as a make-or-break moment.04 Feb 08:25 PM
