PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: It’s time for Democrats to hold hands and jumpNew York Times opinion: There is no salvaging Biden's presidential campaign.19 Jul 02:33 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
World16 dead after students and police clash in BangladeshAuthorities cut mobile internet services to quell anti-quota protests.18 Jul 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFearful or cheerful? World leaders mull a potential Trump foreign policyNYT: Some governments are taking steps to prepare for the possible return of Trump.18 Jul 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Reality setting in': Joe Biden may step aside soon, sources sayNY Times: Expectations are rising among Democrats that the president will soon relent.18 Jul 10:36 PM
WorldBiden needs to ‘seriously consider’ quitting race, Obama tells alliesObama has been receiving calls from concerned Democrats.18 Jul 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: Trump shooting and Treaty fights – the political heat is onOPINION: As Donald Trump's lead extends, NZ has some big foreign policy calls to make.18 Jul 05:15 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
PremiumPremiumWorldA blind spot and a lost trail: How the gunman got so close to TrumpNew York Times: How critical minutes allowed a would-be assassin to slip past officers.18 Jul 02:09 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
WorldUS President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19Biden tested positive for Covid-19 while on a campaign trip to Las Vegas.17 Jul 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat would persuade Biden to step aside? Here’s what he’s saidNew York Times: Biden's list of scenarios in which he might reconsider running has grown.17 Jul 10:21 PM
WorldUS Pentagon ends Gaza pier missionUnited States is to end the pier used to deliver humanitarian aid by sea to Palestinians.17 Jul 08:55 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
New ZealandExpelled students turned away and elopement on the rise | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear high schools defy ministry orders, Darlene Tana’s future in Parliament and why more Kiwi couples are opting to elope.Watch17 Jul 07:34 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
WorldJoe Biden bashes Donald Trump in bid to move beyond age questionsBiden prays for Trump and suggests how he will move forward after assassination attempt.17 Jul 03:36 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
WorldTrump assassination attempt: How the left jumped on the conspiracy theory bandwagonThe attempt on Trump's life has led to wild, counter-factual speculation online.17 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The Kiwi billionaire who bankrolled J.D. Vance’s rise to Trump’s running mateThiel poured millions into Vance's campaigns and might be the reason he met Trump.17 Jul 12:40 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
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
WorldTrump shooting: Police snipers inside building as gunman fired from roof aboveGrowing list of questions about Secret Service for securing areas for Trump rally.16 Jul 08:01 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
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
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
WorldRifle used by Trump rally shooter bought 11 years agoSpeculation remains as to why Thomas Crooks opened fire on a Trump rally.15 Jul 11:18 PM
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