New ZealandBiden drops re-election bid, Kamala Harris vows to defeat 'extreme' TrumpThe United States President says he is stepping down in the race against Donald Trump.21 Jul 08:17 PM
WorldWhat happens next? The consequences of Biden quittingDemocrats must confirm a new candidate to take on Donald Trump.21 Jul 07:12 PM
WorldFocus: Joe Biden pulls out of the presidential raceJoe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 US presidential race.Watch21 Jul 07:01 PM
OpinionOpinion: The likely cause of CrowdStrike chaos – and how Trump could undermine cyber securityOPINION: The former President undermined a key agency – and could gut it if re-elected.21 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldTrump speaks at first rally since assassination attemptTrump revelled in Democrats’ turmoil over President Joe Biden's electability.21 Jul 01:29 AM
WorldTrump's doctor reveals new details about bullet woundIt's the most extensive medical information Trump’s team has provided since the shooting.20 Jul 10:42 PM
WorldTrump, Vance speak at first rally since assassination attemptTrump is planning to hold his first rally since the failed assassination attempt.20 Jul 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Why Biden is determined to stay in a race he is destined to loseOPINION: Biden would back himself to defy the odds and fight to the very finish.20 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Step aside': 12 more Democrats call on Biden to drop out of presidential raceIt's the largest single-day wave of politicians asking him to step aside since his debate.20 Jul 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Largest IT outage in history', more calls for Biden to quit | Focus Morning Bulletin July 20, 2024Yesterday experienced what is being labelled as the 'Largest IT outage in history' Meanwhile one in ten Democrats call for action from US President Joe Biden.Watch19 Jul 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom Obama to Trump: Elon Musk's political shiftNew York Times: World’s richest man, once deeply sceptical of Trump, has now endorsed him.19 Jul 06:00 AM
World'I had God on my side': Trump recounts assassination attempt in first major speech since shooting'There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet in a certain way I felt very safe.'19 Jul 05:53 AM
WorldTrump and Biden photos found on rally shooter's phoneA motive for the attack on Trump remains unclear.19 Jul 03:42 AM
World'It's over': Biden 'soul-searching' as he considers dropping out, sources sayMultiple Democratic officials are said to believe Biden's exit is a matter of time.19 Jul 12:30 AM
WorldBiden needs to ‘seriously consider’ quitting race, Obama tells alliesObama has been receiving calls from concerned Democrats.18 Jul 08:30 PM
World'You owe people answers': Senators berate Secret Service director over Trump shootingThe confrontation lasted about four minutes at Republican National Convention.18 Jul 06:50 AM
World'United to win': Trump VP pick JD Vance speaks at Republican conventionFor all of Donald Trump's unpredictability, JD Vance was seen as a likely pick.18 Jul 02:59 AM
WorldProsecutors appeal Donald Trump classified documents caseThe US Supreme Court ruled on July 1 that Trump has broad immunity from prosecution.17 Jul 10:58 PM
WorldSecret Service was told police had 'insufficient manpower' to watch buildingOfficials are still working out how the Trump gunman reached the roof.17 Jul 08:20 PM
WorldHigh-profile Democrat calls on Biden to drop out of presidential raceHigh-ranking Democrat urges Biden to quit race, cites Trump threat.17 Jul 06:36 PM
WorldAnalysis: 4 takeaways from night 2 of the Republican National ConventionNikki Haley and Ron DeSantis delivered key — if not effusive — speeches for Trump.17 Jul 05:35 AM
World'Quiet kid': Investigators crack Trump shooter's phoneOfficials were able to access a cellphone belonging to Thomas Matthew Crooks.17 Jul 01:15 AM
EntertainmentWhy was Amber Rose speaking at the RNC convention?The model and advocate opposed Trump in 2016, calling him an 'idiot' and 'weird'.16 Jul 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailInside Economics: SPQR and what data says about hospitality crisis; Markets make sense of Trump shootingOpinion: SPQR disaster a taste of hospo's woes; How will Trump shooting shake up markets?16 Jul 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow J.D. Vance won over Donald TrumpNew York Times: Vance's first meeting with Trump got off to a very bad start.16 Jul 10:08 PM
WorldTrump’s call with presidential rival after assassination attempt leakedThe presidential hopeful compared the shot to the 'world’s largest mosquito'.16 Jul 08:30 PM
EntertainmentJack Black cancels tour after bandmate’s Trump shooting jokeComedian ‘blindsided’ by comment in Sydney and insists he does not ‘condone hate speech'.16 Jul 05:58 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters on Oranga Tamariki Section 7AA, trust grants, Trump shootingOPINION: Gisborne Herald readers give their views on the Ministry for Children and more.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: US politics and the right to bear arms; pay police properlyOPINION: In America, gun violence is commonplace.16 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldSecret Service director acknowledges failures in Trump rally shootingOfficials are facing deepening scrutiny over an assassination attempt.16 Jul 06:52 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor Biden, how to cool the temperature without freezing his campaignNew York Times: The assassination attempt has complicated Biden's race against Trump.16 Jul 06:00 AM
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
WorldWho is J.D.Vance?J.D. Vance once told a friend he thought Trump could be America's Hitler - now he's Trump's running mate. Video edit by Alyse Wright. Video / NZ Herald, Getty ImagesWatch16 Jul 12:39 AM