OpinionTrump's rival a scary choiceIn Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Donald Trump show came to town.06 Feb 04:30 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
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
EditorialEditorial: Fallout from Iowa result comes quicklyThe fallout from the Iowa contest in the United States presidential race was swift.04 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldState of play testing times aheadInside Bernie Sanders' impressive showing in Iowa is a small but significant weak spot that could hinder his momentum against Hillary Clinton when the campaign moves beyond New Hampshire.03 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldPlan to keep Britain in EU releasedEuropean Council President Donald Tusk has set out a plan for keeping Britain in the European Union to a mixed reception.02 Feb 09:21 PM
World6 takeaways from Iowa caucusesAfter a weird night in Iowa with Clinton and Sanders deadlocked and Trump being trounced by Cruz, here are six things to takeaway.02 Feb 08:13 PM
WorldBe afraid: How Trump sees the worldIt may sound like it's made up on the spot but Trump's foreign policy does exist. And it shows he would alter America's global role in a major way.01 Feb 08:30 PM
WorldPalin loses it over question about sonSarah Palin linked her son's PTSD to the White House but when questioned about his abusive behaviour she didn't take kindly.01 Feb 08:12 PM
WorldMalaysia PM's $1b Saudi giftMalaysia's attorney-general says $1 billion transferred into PM Najib Razak's personal bank account was a gift from the royal family in Saudi Arabia.26 Jan 07:40 PM
WorldObama weighs in on Clinton's sideObama broke his silence on the campaign to say of his former Secretary of State that she was facing "unfair criticism".26 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Republican ripples could spread to NZAustralians are taking a natural interest in our flag debate. It raises a question for them that has become a recurring topic across the Tasman.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ a republic? Not in my lifetimeMr Key said it was likely Australia would become a republic before New Zealand.25 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Australia will become a republic'Almost all state and territory leaders in Australia have signed a declaration calling for a head of state.25 Jan 04:00 AM
WorldWhy Republicans suddenly love TrumpCOMMENT: Just when you thought the US presidential campaign couldn't get any more bizarre...24 Jan 06:31 PM
WorldBloomberg weighs White House runMichael Bloomberg, the billionaire and former New York mayor, is considering making an independent bid for the United States presidency.24 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTrump's trouble with religionIn a party race where Christian credentials are important, minister's son speaks out against tycoon, writes Paul Schwartzman.22 Jan 08:27 PM
WorldJewellery seized from refugee familiesGermany has begun confiscating money and jewellery from refugees to pay for the cost of their stay, in a practice the UN says contributes to xenophobia.22 Jan 12:31 AM
WorldPro-gun group takes aim at AustraliaAmerica's well-known pro-gun lobby group the National Rife Association has targeted Australia in a recent video, in what appears to be a scare campaign.21 Jan 11:22 PM
EditorialEditorial: Stronger ties with Iran are good for NZBringing Iran back from the cold has implications for New Zealand. With restrictions lifted, exporters should expect demand to rebound.21 Jan 11:15 PM
WorldWatch: Obama praises Australia's role in IS fightPresident Barack Obama says Australia has been "consistent and extraordinarily effective" fighting the Islamic State group.Watch19 Jan 07:10 PM
WorldCameron backs banning of veil in public placesMuslim women can be banned from wearing veils in schools, courts and other British institutions, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.19 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWill Trump be banned from the UK?British MPs have debated a petition to ban US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from Britain over remarks on Muslims.19 Jan 12:23 AM
WorldDemocratic debate: Continuity vs change"For anyone who has paid only scant attention to the Democratic nomination contest, it took only a few minutes to grasp the state of the race."18 Jan 07:50 PM
OpinionRachael Le Mesurier: Rich/poor gap has risen dramaticallyIt's time for the fairness of good tax systems to help us build a better world - and the meeting in Davos offers a real opportunity to put this into action, writes Rachael Le Mesurier.18 Jan 01:44 AM
New ZealandTurnbull visits Anzac troop campAustralian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called on European countries to "step up" with stronger help to defeat the Islamic State during a brief, unannounced visit to Australian troops in Iraq.17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTranscript: President Barack Obama's final State of the Union speechWATCH LIVE: Barack Obama will be delivering his last State of the Union speech as the country's focus shifts toward the 2016 presidential race.13 Jan 02:00 AM
