EntertainmentKamala Harris is a 'brat'; The politician has become a viral sensationCelebrities and Gen Z are showing their support, but what does it mean to be a brat?22 Jul 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCan the solar industry keep the lights on?Financial Times: Global supply glut of panels hurts producers, helps installations.22 Jul 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFlood of political news confounds AI chatbots'They’re incredibly good at communication. They’re not optimised necessarily for truth.'22 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandPraise for Joe Biden and Health NZ's big spending spree | Focus Morning Bulletin July 23, 2024In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Kamala Harris' first public appearance since Joe Biden quit the presidential race and Health NZ overspending by millions each month.Watch22 Jul 08:22 PM
World'A cover-up': BBC presenter claims White House hid Biden's declineA BBC presenter suggests that Democrats were untruthful about the President’s health.22 Jul 07:58 PM
WorldHarris praises Biden's 'unmatched' legacy as Democrats fall in line behind herHarris paid tribute to Biden in her first appearance since he withdrew from race.22 Jul 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Joe Biden did the right thing but should have done it soonerOPINION: Even his staunchest supporters and money donors wanted Joe to go.22 Jul 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the weekend when Biden decided to withdrawNew York Times: Biden didn't tell most of his staff until a minute before announcement.22 Jul 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom honour student to the gunman who tried to kill Donald TrumpNew York Times: He was a brainy, quiet young man. Then he became a would-be assassin.22 Jul 06:00 AM
WorldIs Kamala Harris the Democrats' best hope of defeating Donald Trump?For years, Kamala Harris faced criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.22 Jul 03:54 AM
EntertainmentCelebrities react to Joe Biden's 2024 exitMark Hamill, Cardi B, Robert De Niro, Russell Brand, Cher and more shared their thoughts.22 Jul 03:16 AM
WorldKamala Harris: from VP to presidential nomineeJoe Biden's endorsement has boosted Kamala Harris' chances of becoming the Democrats' leader when a replacement is chosen in August.Watch22 Jul 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeJoe Biden resignation: ‘Trump Trade’ bets and market volatility expectedStiff tariff talk, speculation about Trump 2.0 influence market moves.22 Jul 02:17 AM
OpinionOpinion: 'Roundly humiliated' – Biden's exit is too little, too lateOPINION: Democrats exposed as reckless, cruel and shamefully unkind to Biden.21 Jul 11:58 PM
WorldHarris will be easier to beat than Joe Biden, says TrumpTrump and his campaign later also attacked Biden and Harris on social media.21 Jul 11:14 PM
WorldHow the Democrats finally ousted Joe BidenBiden's re-election campaign – and in essence his five-decade political career – is over.21 Jul 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBiden’s decision sets the stage for unpredictable campaign unlike any in modern timesNew York Times: After intense pressure from his party, Biden has ended his campaign.21 Jul 09:20 PM
OpinionWhat did Biden achieve as President?Joe Biden stepped down from the presidential race – so what is his legacy?21 Jul 08:30 PM
New ZealandBiden ends presidential race and public transport fare caps | Focus Morning Bulletin July 22, 2024Joe Biden drops out of the US presidential race and calls to roll out caps on what people pay for public transport across the country in today's New Zealand Herald headlines.Watch21 Jul 08:20 PM
New ZealandBiden drops re-election bid, Kamala Harris vows to defeat 'extreme' TrumpThe United States President says he is stepping down in the race against Donald Trump.21 Jul 08:17 PM
WorldWhat happens next? The consequences of Biden quittingDemocrats must confirm a new candidate to take on Donald Trump.21 Jul 07:12 PM
WorldFocus: Joe Biden pulls out of the presidential raceJoe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 US presidential race.Watch21 Jul 07:01 PM
WorldTrump speaks at first rally since assassination attemptTrump revelled in Democrats’ turmoil over President Joe Biden's electability.21 Jul 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Why Biden is determined to stay in a race he is destined to loseOPINION: Biden would back himself to defy the odds and fight to the very finish.20 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Step aside': 12 more Democrats call on Biden to drop out of presidential raceIt's the largest single-day wave of politicians asking him to step aside since his debate.20 Jul 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Largest IT outage in history', more calls for Biden to quit | Focus Morning Bulletin July 20, 2024Yesterday experienced what is being labelled as the 'Largest IT outage in history' Meanwhile one in ten Democrats call for action from US President Joe Biden.Watch19 Jul 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: The lessons to take from Trump shootingOPINION: . Attacks on politicians seem to be on an ever-growing wave.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom Obama to Trump: Elon Musk's political shiftNew York Times: World’s richest man, once deeply sceptical of Trump, has now endorsed him.19 Jul 06:00 AM
World'I had God on my side': Trump recounts assassination attempt in first major speech since shooting'There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet in a certain way I felt very safe.'19 Jul 05:53 AM
WorldTrump and Biden photos found on rally shooter's phoneA motive for the attack on Trump remains unclear.19 Jul 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: It’s time for Democrats to hold hands and jumpNew York Times opinion: There is no salvaging Biden's presidential campaign.19 Jul 02:33 AM
LifestyleWhat to expect if you're over 80 and diagnosed with CovidJoe Biden has Covid - but a diagnosis in 2024 isn't the same as it was in 2020.19 Jul 01:05 AM
World'It's over': Biden 'soul-searching' as he considers dropping out, sources sayMultiple Democratic officials are said to believe Biden's exit is a matter of time.19 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFearful or cheerful? World leaders mull a potential Trump foreign policyNYT: Some governments are taking steps to prepare for the possible return of Trump.18 Jul 11:05 PM