WorldNasa to reopen SpaceX moon contract amid Starship delaysAmerica's space agancy wants faster progress as China accelerates its lunar ambitions.20 Oct 07:51 PM
WorldHomeland Security splashes $348m on private jetsNew contract for two jets far exceeds the $87m the Coast Guard had requested for one.19 Oct 09:14 PM
WorldWhite House warns 10,000 layoffs as shutdown grinds into third weekMore than 4000 federal workers were fired last week as layoffs began.15 Oct 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Chicago, some locals are fighting back at federal agentsNew York Times: 'Real Americans don’t want you here!' one man yelled at them.15 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldDisarming demos: How animal suits became Portland protest wearHeavily armoured agents can find themselves up against people dressed as frogs, chickens.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about travel to the US during a government shutdownTravellers may face longer airport lines and some US national park closures.14 Oct 10:58 PM
WorldCongress is losing its grip on the power to spend Americans’ money'It is an absolute threat to Congress’ power of the purse' said ex-budget office official.14 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldWhy Republicans’ attempts to kill Obamacare keep backfiringDemocrats' shutdown strategy of boosting Obamacare as part of funding Bill may be working.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldHome fires: Trump deploys tactics and language of warIt's a dramatic shift in use of the military, traditionally focused on overseas threats.12 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldNo end in sight to US shutdown despite Trump pressureWith no sign of a breakthrough, the Senate has adjourned until next Wednesday.10 Oct 03:59 AM
WorldJudge orders halt to troop deployment in IllinoisA judge in Chicago heard Illinois’ bid to block the National Guard’s use.10 Oct 02:55 AM
WorldTrump foe New York Attorney-General Letitia James indictedThe indictment was handed down by a federal grand jury in Virginia.09 Oct 09:36 PM
WorldAir travel disruptions add pressure on Congress for shutdown dealUS government shutdown has stretched into a second week with no end in sight.09 Oct 08:39 PM
WorldUN peacekeeping forces to be cut by 25%Reduced United Nations funding is largely because of United States aid cuts.09 Oct 01:47 AM
WorldBoston public housing upgrades units with window heat pumpsWindow heat pumps offer a faster, cheaper way to decarbonise the public housing sector.08 Oct 09:45 PM
WorldTrump escalates battle with state officialsTrump accused Brandon Johnson and JB Pritzker of 'failing to protect' immigration agents.08 Oct 09:01 PM
WorldA combative Pam Bondi clashes with US senatorsUS Attorney-General fired back at Democrats with personal accusations of her own.07 Oct 11:51 PM
WorldSome workers sent home in US shutdown may lose back payTrump told reporters that it wasn’t certain that all furloughed workers would get paid. 07 Oct 08:58 PM
WorldTrump says may invoke Insurrection Act to deploy more troops in USIllinois Governor warned Trump creating pre-meditated 'escalation of violence' as pretext.06 Oct 10:50 PM
WorldThe Trump-appointed judge who ruled against him in PortlandKarin Immergut, appointed in Trump's first term, has twice blocked Guard troops deploying.06 Oct 09:13 PM
EntertainmentJane Fonda revives Hollywood free speech committee to oppose Trump policiesThe move follows Jane Fonda’s call to ‘resist autocracy’ and defend free speech.06 Oct 07:09 AM
WorldTrump presses ahead with plans to send troops to Portland despite court setbackLegal fight grows over Trump Administration's troop deployment strategy.06 Oct 03:06 AM
PoliticsGreen Party holds press conference with whānau of NZ citizens detained by IsraelFamily of Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour, and Kiwi teenager Samuel Leason will speak with the Greens co-leaders at Ellen Melville Center in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Oct 12:18 AM
WorldDemocrats show new, tougher approach to TrumpAfter eight months of getting battered, they've largely abandoned efforts at conciliation.05 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldICE agents, protesters clash in Chicago as state warns against Guard deploymentJB Pritzker said 300 Guard troops are being activated against his wishes, amid protests.05 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump to send National Guard troops to Chicago as judge blocks Portland deploymentJudge Karin Immergut ruled Trump's Portland order was 'untethered to facts'.05 Oct 04:15 AM
WorldUS shutdown to drag into next week as Senate rejects Trump funding planAbout 750,000 federal workers face enforced leave as the shutdown drags on.03 Oct 11:16 PM
WorldEisenhower Library boss exits after King Charles sword gift spatTodd Arrington says he was told to 'resign – or be fired' over the dispute.03 Oct 01:35 AM
WorldUS in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels, Trump tells CongressThe notification seeks to give legal cover for taking lethal action against traffickers.03 Oct 12:52 AM
WorldWhat this US Government shutdown could costA 34-day shutdown during Trump's first term cost the US Government about $18 billion.02 Oct 09:53 PM
WorldTrump piles pain on Democrats over US Government shutdownUp to 750,000 US federal employees are facing unpaid furloughs.02 Oct 07:13 PM
WorldWhy embracing the shutdown is a risky move for DemocratsParty is known for its pro-government posture and defence of the federal workforce.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDay one of US shutdown has limited impactNew York Times: Employees and the public were left in the dark about what to expect. 02 Oct 05:51 AM
WorldTrump Administration seeks to exert control over shutdownLapse in finances means crucial government functions will close until there's more money. 01 Oct 11:26 PM
