New ZealandMayor hits back after Trump claims US split the atomTrump appears to rewrite history while talking about US achievements at his inauguration.20 Jan 08:56 PM
LifestyleWatch: Trump awkwardly attempts to kiss Melania at inaugurationPerhaps that's the way she wanted it, fashion that enforces a little social distancing.20 Jan 08:28 PM
WorldCarrie Underwood performs without music after awkward silence at inaugurationCountry star Carrie Underwood was forced to sing a cappella amid technical difficulties at Trump's inauguration ceremony. Video / JCCICWatch20 Jan 07:17 PM
WorldTrump's big event moved indoors due to freezing weatherWashington is forecast to be well below freezing on the day of the inauguration.17 Jan 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTrump family business announcements signal dynasty will keep making dealsNew York Times: Trump's business ties blur lines with new administration at Mar-a-Lago.08 Jan 12:58 AM
WorldHarris to oversee electoral count, restoring norm shattered in 2021Vice-President to certify victory of man she repeatedly called unfit for office.04 Jan 09:31 PM
World‘Everything in his power’: Trump, Clinton pay tribute to Jimmy Carter39th US president and recipient of Nobel Peace Prize passes away at home in Georgia.29 Dec 11:09 PM
BusinessUS federal government nears debt-ceiling limit, Yellen warnsThe government has less than three weeks to raise its limit.29 Dec 03:45 AM
World‘America first’: Trump eyes Greenland, Panama Canal pre-presidencyA month before his inauguration, Trump is crafting an 'America first' foreign policy.28 Dec 09:05 PM
WorldFBI ‘found evidence Covid was lab leak but was not allowed to brief president’‘I find it surprising White House didn’t ask’, says doctor of microbiology Jason Bannan.27 Dec 01:57 AM
WorldBiden spares lives of 37 federal death row inmates before Trump takes officeBiden commutes 37 death row sentences, keeps three for terrorism cases.23 Dec 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Squelch negative coverage': Trump and his cronies' media defamation strategyNew York Times: ABC News settles with Trump for $15m over defamation case.16 Dec 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Kennedy has worked abroad to weaken global public health policyNew York Times: He has spent years abroad undermining key international health policies. 02 Dec 09:00 PM
WorldTrump selects budget chief to ‘dismantle the Deep State’Russell Vought was a key architect of Project 2025.23 Nov 04:06 AM
WorldTrump appoints Dr Oz to key US health roleFormer TV celebrity chosen to lead the US' massive public health insurance programme.19 Nov 11:44 PM
WorldRepublicans complete US power takeover with House majorityThe victory will hand US President-elect Donald Trump vast legislative power.13 Nov 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTrump's return: What it means for global markets and NZ exportersTrump's tariffs could inflate prices while hurting NZ exporters.07 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldThe stage is set for the 2024 US ElectionPolitical reporter Thomas Coughlan describes the setting in America this evening. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Nov 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKim Hill's new gig, NZ media bosses on US endorsement palaver, popular parenting podcast endsKiwi Media bosses weigh in on US papers' endorsement woes.31 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldObama raps to 'Lose Yourself' after being introduced by Eminem at Detroit rallyFormer US President Barack Obama raps to Eminem's song 'Lose Yourself' after being introduced by the rapper himself as the two rally alongside for the Harris campaign in Michigan.Watch23 Oct 05:04 AM
Business‘Off the charts’: How Trump tariffs would shock US, world economies'To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff.'16 Oct 08:50 PM
WorldUS troops in Israel: New THAAD system amid Iran tensionsThe Gaza conflict has since broadened into an invasion of southern Lebanon.15 Oct 12:07 AM
WorldWatch: Pundits weigh in after Walz and Vance US vice president debateTim Walz is expected to target JD Vance's past comments and false claims on immigrants.02 Oct 03:19 AM
WorldFBI investigating 'attempted assassination' of Trump, man arrestedA person has been arrested and an AK-47 style rifle recovered.15 Sep 10:39 PM
New ZealandWho won the US presidential election debate? Kiwis have their sayMore than 26,000 Kiwis cast their votes on who they believed had the upper hand.11 Sep 07:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: More twists in the US election taleOPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.03 Aug 07:00 PM
WorldHistoric flood of cash pours into Kamala Harris campaignWeeks of pent-up Democratic panic has given way to an outpouring of support.24 Jul 08:23 AM
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
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
WorldFocus: Joe Biden pulls out of the presidential raceJoe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 US presidential race.Watch21 Jul 07:01 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
New ZealandExpelled students turned away and elopement on the rise | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear high schools defy ministry orders, Darlene Tana’s future in Parliament and why more Kiwi couples are opting to elope.Watch17 Jul 07:34 PM
WorldWho is J.D.Vance?J.D. Vance once told a friend he thought Trump could be America's Hitler - now he's Trump's running mate. Video edit by Alyse Wright. Video / NZ Herald, Getty ImagesWatch16 Jul 12:39 AM
World'Comically bad shot': Trump shooter rejected from rifle teamThomas Crooks lived about an hour away from where the shooting took place.15 Jul 07:38 AM
