WorldEx-Trump adviser accused of Nazi salute, French leader withdraws from CPACSteve Bannon denied making a Nazi salute, calling it a 'wave'.22 Feb 03:05 AM
WorldTrump jokes about ‘President Musk’ amid media speculationTech billionaire Musk has continued to draw intense media focus as the head of DOGE.15 Feb 08:52 PM
WorldMexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name changeTrump's order also changed Denali back to Mt McKinley.13 Feb 04:59 PM
WorldTulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debateSenate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.12 Feb 08:30 PM
World‘Evisceration of democracy’: Trump, Musk face backlash over spending cutsMusk's team gained access to financial data of millions, sparking criticism.09 Feb 06:57 PM
WorldTrump revokes Biden’s security clearance, freezes aid to South AfricaTrump also named himself head of the Kennedy Centre, and continued to dismantle USAid.08 Feb 04:01 AM
WorldChina, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffsCanadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.02 Feb 02:59 AM
World‘Will get people killed’: Trump freezes federal aid to AmericansSenior Trump official said funding stoppage was a tool to enforce compliance.28 Jan 09:14 PM
WorldDoomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnightThe clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.28 Jan 08:33 PM
WorldCIA says Covid ‘more likely’ to have leaked from labVirus 'likely' leaked from Chinese lab rather than being transmitted by animals, CIA says.26 Jan 01:58 AM
WorldJD Vance breaks tie to confirm Hegseth as US defence secretaryFormer Fox News co-host has pledged to bring back 'warrior culture' to the Pentagon.25 Jan 04:36 AM
WorldMexico builds tent city on US border as mass deportations loomTemporary homes will be set up on football fields, empty blocks of land and in gymnasiums.23 Jan 07:46 PM
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
