WorldWatch live: Bandaged Trump appears at Republican conventionTrump's appearance at the convention is being livestreamed.16 Jul 03:09 AM
WorldWho is Donald Trump's new running mate J.D. Vance?J.D. Vance once said he 'couldn't stomach Trump' – now they are running mates.16 Jul 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: No, Trump isn't set for an easy win after rally shootingFinancial Times: The markets are betting on a Trump surge. Gideon Rachman isn't convinced.16 Jul 12:54 AM
OpinionOpinion: What would have happened if Trump had been assassinated?OPINION: Pundits have warned the US was close to civil conflict – rather like the 1960s.15 Jul 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn J.D. Vance, Donald Trump picks an ambitious ideologue and first MillennialNew York Times: Former Trump critic turned ally, Vance relishes the spotlight.15 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldTrump picks running mate who once called him 'America’s Hitler'J.D. Vance was previously an outspoken critic of Trump.15 Jul 07:25 PM
WorldJudge dismisses Trump classified documents case on technicalityTrump cannot be taken to court over accusations of storing files inappropriately.15 Jul 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Gun statistics paint a grim picture of Americans and their right to bear armsOPINION: The constitutional right to bear arms is out of date and time.15 Jul 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Trump rally shooting may alter the course of historyOPINION: 'Conspiracists on the left and right are hard at work fomenting greater chaos.'15 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTrump assassination attempt: How will it affect the US presidential race?Calls for calm in America come amid heightened tensions from all parties.15 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAnalysis: ‘One inch from potential civil war’ – near-miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracyThe US experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarised politics.15 Jul 03:46 AM
AnalysisOpinion: The long history of assassinations and violence against US PresidentsOPINION: Political assassinations strike at the very heart of the American psyche.15 Jul 01:11 AM
New ZealandAmericans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shootingMany Americans who call New Zealand home are left shaken by the presidential campaign.15 Jul 12:03 AM
OpinionAssassination attempt: Donald Trump is neither unique nor irreplaceable - OpinionOPINION: Violence plays a larger role in US politics than in other developed countries.14 Jul 10:42 PM
WorldWitnesses describe chaos at rally shooting: ‘Oh my God, they got Trump’The Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.14 Jul 06:28 PM
WorldPolice descend on home of 20-year-old gunman killed after assassination attempt on TrumpThe Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.14 Jul 10:03 AM
LiveWorldTrump rally shooting being investigated as assassination attempt, two dead, FBI 'close' to identifying shooterThe Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.14 Jul 05:02 AM
AnalysisTrump shooting attempt upends the US election campaignShooting attempt sends already dark and tumultuous race for the White House into chaos.14 Jul 03:49 AM
WorldUS presidents who have been assassinated and those who have dodged a bulletRonald Reagan was the last President to be shot.14 Jul 02:03 AM
World'Sick': Biden, US leaders condemn Trump shootingUS President joins Democrats and Republicans denouncing the shooting.14 Jul 01:50 AM
OpinionOpinion: This shocking incident will have just won Trump the presidencyOPINION: Trump's campaign will only benefit from his brave reaction.14 Jul 01:10 AM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon wraps up on last day of his trip to the USPM Christopher Luxon wraps up on the last day of his trip to the US, while visiting NASA’s Ames Research Centre in San Francisco. Video / Claire TrevettWatch13 Jul 01:22 AM
WorldBiden pledges to 'finish the job' amid campaign challengesBiden tells a Michigan rally he is committed to the campaign and will counter GOP threats.12 Jul 11:44 PM
PoliticsLuxon meets California Governor Gavin Newsom, tries his arm at baseballNewsom is one of the names in the mix to be a future presidential candidate.12 Jul 08:57 PM
WorldRussia mocks Biden's gaffe, hints at 'pro-Russian' US presidentRussian state TV highlights Biden's gaffe and questions his mental fitness.12 Jul 08:41 PM
PoliticsBiden 'expressed his love for NZ' in meeting with Luxon at White HouseUS President expressed his 'love' for New Zealand.11 Jul 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's big day in DC and the questions he's avoiding like the plagueThe Prime Minister was like a kid in a candy shop, but there were questions to avoid.10 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldHow Kamala Harris’ awkward moments became internet goldHarris is embraced by an influential constituency: hyper-online content creators.09 Jul 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldParkinson's expert visited the White House eight times in eight monthsNY Times: The White House wouldn't comment on the purpose of the neurologist's visits.08 Jul 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Power companies switch common decency for profitOPINION: 'Is this a society that we can be proud of?'08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIs Biden fit for duty? The answer depends on a little-known White House doctorKevin O’Connor became Joe Biden's personal doctor in 2009 and the two are extremely close.08 Jul 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why should New Zealanders care about the US election?OPINION: The outcome could have ripple effects for all Kiwis.07 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldBiden defiant despite more Democrats calling on him to exit'With him, we lose. With the courage to pass the torch, we win.'07 Jul 01:24 AM
WorldBiden calls Trump debate 'bad episode'President suggests shaky performance was due to poor preparation, exhaustion and illness.06 Jul 12:33 AM
