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
PremiumPremiumWorldDisunited States: Poll shows voters gloomy about political divisionsNew York Times: Most US voters think America’s divisions cannot be overcome.02 Oct 11:37 PM
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
PremiumPremiumWorldTony Blair, tapped by Trump for Gaza plan, brings peace expertise and baggageNew York Times: Is Blair stepping into another diplomatic quagmire?02 Oct 05:00 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
AirlinesAir traffic controllers warn of US shutdown strainMore than 11,300 FAA staff have been furloughed during the shutdown.01 Oct 10:09 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
EntertainmentStephen King, Jodi Picoult among most-banned authors in US schoolsOverall, PEN America tracked 6870 book bans between July 2023 and June 2024.01 Oct 06:36 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
PremiumPremiumWorldUS Government shuts down: How it happened and what it means for AmericansAbout 4 million people could lose health cover if subsidies lapse.01 Oct 05:05 AM
WorldUS Government enters shutdownGovernment funding will run out and lawmakers do not have a bipartisan solution.01 Oct 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Winston Peters shows courage abroad, but must show it at homeOPINION: It will take courageous leadership to avert a debt crisis.30 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldMilitary leaders absorb highly partisan presentation from Trump, HegsethUS President touted his domestic political agenda.30 Sep 08:25 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
WorldMilitary leaders voice concern over Hegseth’s new Pentagon strategyIt has exposed a divide between the Pentagon’s political and uniformed leadership.30 Sep 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Marjorie Taylor Greene reflects an emerging Maga splitNY Times: Congresswoman has strayed from Trump and operating as a powerful free agent. 29 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldNew York Mayor Eric Adams ends re-election bidAdams had been running as an independent, even though he was elected as a Democrat.28 Sep 07:28 PM
WorldTrump shutdown plan would cut agencies, fire thousands of federal workersThe plan could eliminate 114,000 federal jobs while boosting border hires.28 Sep 05:36 AM
WorldGustavo Petro visa revoked after calls for US soldiers to disobey Trump ordersThe visa move comes days after the Colombian President rebuked Trump at the UN Assembly.27 Sep 05:20 AM
WorldVenezuela on alert as US warships heighten fears of conflictUS warships and a nuclear submarine are now stationed off Venezuela’s coast.27 Sep 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Trump is not a doctor. Listen to the expertsOPINION: It's not the first time the President has strayed into the field of medicine.26 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldTrump says he won’t allow Israel to annex the West BankIt creates space for Arab nations to consider plan for ending the war and rebuilding Gaza.26 Sep 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldShooting part of string of violence over detentions NY Times: US campaign has adopted confrontational tactics in bid for 3000 daily arrests.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi held in US detention centre, MFAT providing assistanceA second New Zealander has been detained in a US detention facility since August.25 Sep 02:00 AM
WorldTheo Von disavows Homeland Security deportation videoThe Homeland Security clip showed Von joking: 'Heard you got deported, dude.'25 Sep 12:40 AM
New Zealand'UN needs serious reform': Luxon supports change after fiery Trump speechDonald Trump questioned the point of the UN in a speech to the organisation.24 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: After nearly seven months, we have a replacement for Adrian OrrANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.24 Sep 01:48 AM
OpinionThe Kimmel saga reveals a Maga strategy – and its defenceOPINION: What the Kimmel confrontation told us about the state of US politics.23 Sep 07:53 PM
New ZealandPolitical panel: Karen Chhour and Ricardo Menéndez MrchACT Minister karen Chhour and Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March discuss a special immigration case, proposed Holiday Act changes and new residency visas. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 07:03 PM
