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
World‘Layoffs are imminent’: White House warns as shutdown drags onEssential workers including troops may miss pay cheques as shutdown drags on.01 Oct 09:25 PM
WorldTrump bid to oust Fed governor delayed by top court until 2026Lisa Cook is the first black woman to serve on the Fed’s governing board.01 Oct 06:02 PM
WorldWhat's affected by the US Government shutdownNational parks stay open for hiking but monuments and museums are closed.01 Oct 05:37 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump could add mass layoffs to the shutdown blowNew York Times: 'We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn’t want,' Trump said.01 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldUSAid pause stranded lifesaving drugs. Children died waitingShipments worth nearly US$76m were not delivered and US$63m of supplies were delayed.01 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldUS Government enters shutdownGovernment funding will run out and lawmakers do not have a bipartisan solution.01 Oct 04:07 AM
WorldTrump urges military to train in US cities for 'war from within'Trump told top generals the military should target Democrat-led cities.30 Sep 07:33 PM
WorldFunding clock runs down: US edges towards first shutdown in 6 yearsFunding runs out at midnight with no deal reached between Democrats and Republicans.30 Sep 06:56 PM
WorldUS shutdown nears as Trump plans to meet leaders in CongressRepublicans and Democrats remain steadfastly opposed to the other party’s plan.29 Sep 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump focused on another former FBI directorNY Times: US President said the Justice Dept could be investigating Christopher Wray.29 Sep 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'We got this': Governor pushes back on Portland deploymentNew York Times: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said, 'Portland is doing just fine'.28 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldHow Trump’s central role in Comey case may undermine itUS President's actions and statements may become key to Comey's defence strategy.28 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldTrump steps up pursuit of political enemies with Comey indictmentTrump has installed loyalists at the top of the US justice system, including Kash Patel.27 Sep 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisA break-glass moment: Trump gets his retribution, shattering norms in the processNY Times analysis: Comey charges thrust the Justice Dept into perilous new territory. 26 Sep 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldComey case reflects Trump's relentless demand for retributionNY Times: Trump has sought to turn the justice system against those who investigated him.26 Sep 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGeorge Soros latest high-profile Justice Department targetNew York Times: The memo suggests department leaders are following orders from Trump.25 Sep 09:02 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters speaks after attending UN conferenceForeign Minister Winston Peters speaks t omedia after attending UN conference regarding recognising Palestine as a state.Watch22 Sep 11:42 PM
WorldAntifa labelled terrorist group in new White House orderThe Antifa name has roots in socialist groups in 1930s Germany that opposed Hitler.22 Sep 11:39 PM
