WorldUS immigration officials grilled by Congress over Trump crackdownDemocrats warned they may block the 2026 funding bill for Homeland Security.10 Feb 07:15 PM
WorldVenezuela Opposition figure freed, then rearrested after calling for electionsHis detention comes as lawmakers prepare a key amnesty vote for political foes.09 Feb 09:06 PM
AirlinesCuba halts airline refuelling as US punishment takes tollAirlines flying long haul from Cuba must now add extra refuelling stops.09 Feb 05:23 AM
World'I still live in a lot of fear': Monica Lewinsky talks public shaming years after Clinton scandal08 Feb 10:59 PM
WorldFirst major US medical group opposes gender transition surgeries for youthsThe society cited 'insufficient evidence' that benefits outweigh risks.03 Feb 09:09 PM
WorldClintons to testify on Epstein at end of February - committee chairman Bill Clinton will testify on February 27, with Hillary Clinton appearing the day before.03 Feb 08:24 PM
WorldTrump signs spending bill ending US government shutdownTwenty-one Democrats backed the funding deal while 21 Republicans opposed it.03 Feb 08:08 PM
OpinionOliver Brown: Winter Olympics does not need Donald Trump's extra ICEOPINION: Italian leaders from left and centre denounce ICE as a violent militia.03 Feb 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand and Germany build closer tiesWinston Peters meets German counterpart at exclusive lodge in Bay of Islands. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter his Democratic victory in Texas, a new star risesNY Times: Taylor Rehmet, an Air Force mechanic and union leader showed crossover appeal.03 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTrump wants to ‘nationalise the voting’ run by US statesUS President has baselessly alleged widespread election fraud.03 Feb 03:30 AM
WorldImmigration agents to wear body cameras, US saysBoth protesters killed, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were US citizens.02 Feb 11:44 PM
PoliticsNZ, US commit to explore 'co-operation on critical minerals' less than day after PM brushes off deal talksChristopher Luxon said reporting on a framework was 'frothy'.02 Feb 11:04 PM
WorldUS Midterms: Trump amasses $804m war chest - against political headwindsTrump has said the 'only thing' he worries about is losing Republican control of Congress.02 Feb 09:44 PM
OpinionTrump's UAE chip deal is a national security riskSheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan secretly bought 49% of World Liberty.02 Feb 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTop NZ diplomat heads to US critical minerals summit as PM brushes off deal talk, China watchingChristopher Luxon refused to say what the benefits of such a deal could be.02 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldVenezuelan activist ends ‘1675 days’ of suffering in prisonJavier Tarazona's release marked the latest step to free political prisoners in Venezuela.02 Feb 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTrump taps Fed critic Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chairmanWashington Post: The nomination raises fresh fears over central bank independence.02 Feb 12:10 AM
WorldTrump says US talking deal with 'highest people' in CubaTrump has warned Havana to 'make a deal soon' or face new US penalties.01 Feb 10:40 PM
WorldIn Texas, Democrats narrow GOP’s US House majority, win upset in state SenateOpposition party is competitive on conservative terrain - in a possible sign for Midterms.01 Feb 08:56 PM
New Zealand'Trump - Tehran conflict: 'Fifty-fifty chance of war'International Law Professor Al Gillespie says if the Trump-Tehran conflict spills into war "it would be a disaster". Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch01 Feb 07:44 PM
New Zealand'Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on NZ-India FTA; critical minerals; and asset salesThe Prime Minister joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the big topics of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch01 Feb 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPowerful men who turn up in the new batch of Epstein filesNew York Times: Documents shed new light on the financier’s links with prominent figures.01 Feb 01:22 AM
EntertainmentBad Bunny poised for Grammys history before Super Bowl’s biggest stageHe is nominated for six Grammys and will lead the Super Bowl halftime show.31 Jan 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldNazis, Soviets and Trump: America’s fixation with GreenlandNY Times: The idea that Greenland is essential to the US has returned with a vengeance.30 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why Luxon is betting on the Indo-Pacific over Trump's Gaza offerOPINION: New Zealand has shifted its foreign policy focus firmly to the Indo-Pacific.30 Jan 08:00 PM
WorldUS Senate rejects vote to avert government shutdownA failed six-bill package now leaves a Saturday shutdown all but certain.29 Jan 07:30 PM