WorldComment: Trump has given every despot on the planet a licence to killThis is the age of authoritarians and would-be authoritarians.17 Oct 07:45 PM
World'Guilty until proven innocent': Trump criticises global condemnation of Saudi ArabiaTrump has compared the condemnation of Saudi Arabia to that of Brett Kavanaugh.17 Oct 04:12 PM
WorldTrump denies making US$1m bet, then says 'who cares?'Trump took a pot shot at Senator Elizabeth Warren during a rally. She called his bluff.15 Oct 05:09 PM
WorldIn posthumous message, Hawking says science under threatFamed physicist Stephen Hawking has spoken from beyond the grave to15 Oct 04:35 PM
CrimeYour say: Compelling case to stop seabed mining; virtue-signalling columnists; guilty unless proven innocentReaders write: Stop seabed mining; putting virtue on show; guilty till proven innocent13 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldWatch: Melania talks about Donald Trump's affairs in TV interviewFirst Lady asked about the state of her marriage and her husband's infidelity.10 Oct 05:39 PM
PoliticsJay Kuten: It's over? Judge for yourselfThese hearings are not criminal trials. They are job interviews for high judicial posts.10 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldUS ambassador to UN Nikki Haley quits - Trump sings her praisesNikki Haley's resignation is the latest shake-up to the turbulent Trump administration.09 Oct 03:30 PM
WorldMelania Trump hits back at fashion critics - but this is the real problemComment: Accusations were levelled against Mrs Trump of reinforcing colonialist attitudes09 Oct 07:33 AM
TelecommunicationsShares in chip-makers tumble after China spy reportsChina's foreign ministry said the claims were "malicious slander".06 Oct 07:42 PM
OpinionLiam DannComment: Petrol prices to finish 2018 closer to $3 and it's a big risk for GovtCOMMENT: Risk to economic growth as crude oil prices spike and the dollar falls.06 Oct 07:00 PM
OpinionDonald Trump's man could tilt Supreme Court for decadesThe elevation of Brent Kavanaugh would secure conservative majority on the Supreme Court.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsJay Kuten: Kavanaugh issues aboundSeating Kavanaugh would put the faith of citizens in the US Supreme Court in jeopardy.03 Oct 04:00 AM
WorldWatch: Trump ridicules Kavanaugh accuser at rallyPresident ridiculed complainant at public rally.03 Oct 12:33 AM
LifestyleThe sad reason Donald Trump doesn't drinkThere's a tragic story behind the President's lifelong sobriety.02 Oct 05:45 PM
Economy'Revamped Nafta no great worry for NZ'There was one big surprise in the Nafta 2.0 says Stephen Jacobi, and it involves China.02 Oct 05:12 AM
New ZealandUnited Nations showdown: Baby Neve versus the fossil foolNeve charmed people and awakened the parts of their brains that want to protect life30 Sep 09:00 PM
WorldA look at what the FBI's Kavanaugh investigation will entailThe FBI has a week to look into allegations against Supreme Court nominee.29 Sep 07:35 PM
New ZealandComment: Jacinda Ardern speaks with silence to TrumpPM Jacinda Ardern is developing her own style - and her own gang - on international stage.28 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandWatch: PM pushes UN on gender equality - 'Me Too must become We Too'PM speaks at UN, expected to give response to Trump, talk climate change.27 Sep 06:57 PM
EconomyTrump promises 'the mother lode' if Trudeau doesn't complyThe US President has promised severe economic penalties for Canada.27 Sep 12:50 AM
WorldNo laughing matter: Trump boasts of 'very large brain'Donald Trump holds a highly unorthodox press conference.27 Sep 12:08 AM
WorldThird woman's misconduct allegation against Supreme Court nomineeJudge says latest accusations 'ridiculous and from the Twilight Zone'.26 Sep 06:20 PM
New ZealandPM's poker face as leaders laugh at TrumpTrump's boast got a laugh at the UN, but Jacinda Ardern kept a straight face.25 Sep 10:48 PM
WorldLaughter as Trump addresses UN: 'Not what I was expecting'US president boasted of America's economic and military might.25 Sep 05:55 PM
World'Rocket Man' to 'Terrific': Trump lauds Kim in UN returnA year after his first UN appearance, Trump is taking a softer tone with North Korea.24 Sep 09:25 PM
New ZealandArdern knocked down, but no pushoverPM keen to avoid becoming fall guy again for other leaders' twitchy security details.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jacinda Ardern talks motherhood on Today Show in New YorkThe Today Show is one of three television appearances PM Jacinda Ardern has.24 Sep 12:05 PM
WorldAt UN, unrepentant Trump set to rattle foes, friends alike'America First' will be on Trump's agenda as he heads back to the UN.23 Sep 07:29 PM
BusinessGoogle executives planned to counter Trump's travel ban by altering search resultsSenior staff discussed how the search engine could point users to pro-immigration groups.22 Sep 08:32 PM
CompaniesWhy a financial apocalypse is not inevitable"Investors have been trained to think a bull market ends in some apocalyptic event."19 Sep 01:52 AM
CompaniesMarkets shrug off latest Trump trade war shotMarkets didn't panic today as the US unleashed a fresh round of tariffs on Chinese goods.18 Sep 06:01 AM
Official Cash RateThe ugly truth about our household debtCOMMENT: Our households are more indebted than those in Spain, Greece and Italy.17 Sep 07:06 AM
WorldManafort pleads guilty, will cooperate with special counselUS President's former campaign chairman has agreed to cooperate with Robert Mueller.15 Sep 01:05 AM