WorldThe question Trump failed to answerIt was a question so big and bad that the Republic candidate was unable to recover from it.27 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldWas moderator too soft on Hillary?Donald Trump supporters are up in arms at what they claim was favourable treatment of Hillary Clinton by the NBC anchor Lester Holt.27 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionReality TV star bombs on reality TV showCOMMENT: The first US presidential debate between reality-television star and wealthy builder Trump and former Secretary of State Clinton was mind-blowing.27 Sep 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Round one victory to ClintonIf Hillary Clinton wins the US presidential election in six weeks' time, a great deal of the credit could go to her demeanour in last night's first debate.27 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: The Superbowl of politics beginsThe United States is very much at the centre of our political attention at the moment. For us we're watching the rise and fall of 26 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionCould the debate change the US race?The US presidential election reaches the biggest set piece event remaining - the first debate.24 Sep 11:12 PM
WorldFirst debate has potential to be a minefieldThe first debate of the US general election is often the most treacherous - especially for the candidate who steps on stage with the presumed advantage.24 Sep 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Nervous time as Trump bids for officeSharemarkets fell sharply on reports that at least two members of US Federal Reserve board favour raising its base interest rate when it meets this week.18 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldTrump's speech threatens Clinton's lifeDonald Trump said the bodyguards assigned to his rival Hillary Clinton should "disarm immediately" and "see what happens".17 Sep 07:58 AM
World'Hillary Clinton is going down'Experts have warned a last-minute attack on Hillary Clinton could completely derail her campaign moments before the US election day.15 Sep 02:49 AM
WorldWatch: Clinton slams Trump while battling coughBattling back a stubborn cough while delivering her Labor Day rally speech, Clinton took jabs at her Republican opponent Donald Trump while on the trail in Cleveland, Ohio. Watch13 Sep 03:26 AM
WorldFresh health doubts as Clinton rests upClinton cancelled two days of campaigning, inserting new speculation about her health into a campaign in which Trump has called her weak and unfit.12 Sep 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Clinton needs to reassure votersHillary Clinton has stumbled, verbally and physically, in the past few days.12 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldTrump piles in over claim of 'deplorables'Clinton's claim that half of Donald Trump's supporters fit into a "basket of deplorables" prompted a swift and negative reaction from Republicans.11 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Are you more like Donald Trump?COMMENT: The truth is we're all more Donald than we would like to be. But how many Trump traits do you have?11 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: US 'weird and contradictory'COMMENT: Why is the US election down to being between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton? Alan Duff reckons it's because the US is weird and contradictory.05 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldTale of Trump's Dr letter just got weirderDonald Trump's physician declared his patient healthier than all 43 American presidents.27 Aug 11:03 PM
WorldClinton email probe: 14,900 more foundThe FBI's year-long investigation of Hillary Clinton's private email server uncovered 14,900 emails that had not been disclosed by her attorneys.23 Aug 03:40 AM
WorldUkrainian payments to Trump campaign under spotlightDocuments of Ukraine's pro-Kremlin party reportedly show payments of $12.7 million earmarked for Donald Trump's campaign chairman.19 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldThe mystery that is Melania TrumpShe shares her husband's aversion to introspection or doubt, whether the topic is politics, parenting or personal relationships - but who really is Melania Trump?19 Aug 02:59 PM
WorldTrump campaign chairman Paul Manafort resignsUnder fire Trump campaign chairman and chief strategist Paul Manafort has resigned from the campaign.19 Aug 02:54 PM
BusinessCan data studies predict who will win an election?Big data analytics is helping businesses and governments to make strategic, well-informed decisions.16 Aug 03:50 AM
WorldTrump proposes ideological test for immigrantsDonald Trump proposed a new ideological test for all Muslim immigrants and visitors to this country, allowing entry only to "those who support our values."16 Aug 02:48 AM
EntertainmentDe Niro likens Trump to Travis Bickle'He is totally nuts,' says Hollywood star.14 Aug 03:34 PM
WorldDid Trump give $20m to charity?Crowds cheered Donald Trump for a $20 million gift to a children's home. But did he ever make the donation?09 Aug 05:32 AM
WorldGaffes and rows hurt Donald TrumpHistorians may conclude that the 2016 US election was decided in early August when Trump suffered one of the most politically calamitous weeks ever.07 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldHeat on Trumps over immigrationNude photos reveal inconsistencies in Melania's story about her early days in the United States.05 Aug 05:00 PM
CartoonsWatch: Rod Emmerson - Artist at workAward-winning NZ Herald editorial cartoonist Rod Emmerson explains the thinking and process behind his Donald Trump illustration that appears in the world section of today’s paper.Watch03 Aug 06:42 AM
OpinionVoice of dispossessed makes itself heardCOMMENT: The support for Trump, Sanders and Brexit is a sign that something is rotten in the state of our democracy.02 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldRepublican leaders turn on TrumpDonald Trump is facing mounting criticism from leaders of his own party, as a confrontation between the Republican nominee and the Muslim American parents.01 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTrump's photo decorates Dublin pub urinalA Dublin pub has just made their trip to the bathroom a 'wee bit' more entertaining for its male customers.01 Aug 01:56 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanRoughan: Conventions a tale of two AmericasCOMMENT: Was America listening? There's madness around. Some of it may be anger and fear but mostly it looks like fun. Mindless, reckless, foolish fun.29 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldClinton ticks boxes and lands blow to TrumpHillary Clinton had a lengthy to-do list yesterday: Reintroduce one of the most famous people in the world. Take down Donald Trump.29 Jul 05:00 PM