Donald Trump
Trump lawyer forced to reveal Hannity connection
Donald Trump's lawyer has revealed Fox News' Sean Hannity is the client he wanted to keep secret after the FBI seized documents supposedly relating to a porn star Stormy Daniels.
Trump 'morally unfit to be president' - ex-FBI chief
Former FBI director James Comey has said Donald Trump is a man "morally unfit to be president", who treats women like "pieces of meat".
US, Syria analysis: 'Far from clear what mission was accomplished'
Comparisons are being drawn between the Syrian airstrikes and the beginning of the Iraq War. The US, Britain and France are continuing to defend the missile strikes they launched in Syria on Saturday… Audio
Air strikes unlikely to change course of conflict in Syria
Opinion - Air strikes on Syrian targets yesterday ended a week of speculation and drama, but are unlikely to change the course of the conflict, or protect Syrian lives, Emma Beals writes.
What next? Al Gillespie analyses the attacks on Syria
Professor of International Law at Waikato University Al Gillespie talks about the possible ramifications of the allied airstrikes. NATO says it fully supports the action of the US, Britain and France… Audio
Jack Parrock: Russia's response to Syria strikes
Feature Story correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Moscow on the Russian response to the airstrikes on Syria. Audio
The path to the attack on Syria
A week full of ugly claims and counterclaims about a chemical weapons attack ended with today's bombing of targets in Syria.
Trump appears to do TPP u-turn amid tariff backlash
Facing a growing backlash over a looming trade war with China, US President Donald Trump wants his officials to look at whether the US can rejoin the Trans Pacific Partnership. Video, Audio
US House Speaker Paul Ryan to retire
US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan has announced he will not seek re-election and will retire early next year.
Trump condemns Syria chemical attack
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his allies Russia and Iran over a suspected chemical attack, saying there will be a "big price to pay". In a series… Audio
Mueller Trump probe: Dutch lawyer first to be sentenced
The first person has been sentenced in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into U.S President Donald Trump's campaign ties to Russia. The 33-year-old Dutch lawyer Alex van der Zwaan was… Audio
Stormy Daniels seeks Trump testimony on her sex claims
Adult-film star Stormy Daniels has filed a court motion for US President Donald Trump to testify about her claim that they had a relationship.
Stormy Daniels 'told to leave Trump alone' over affair claims
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels says she was threatened to keep quiet about an alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006.
Robert Kelly: Trump and Kim meeting uncertain
There are now doubts that North Korea's Kim Jong-un will actually meet with US president Donald Trump. Dr Robert Kelly is an associate professor of international relations at Pusan National University… Audio
Trump replaces national security adviser with hardliner
US President Donald Trump has sacked his national security adviser and replaced him with Fox News analyst and former UN Ambassador John Bolton.
Trade Minister David Parker reacts to Trump's China tariffs
Amid fears of a global trade war Donald Trump has trained his guns firmly at China, announcing US$50-60 billion-worth of new tariffs on mainly high tech imports from that country. But while he was… Audio
Trump slaps $60b of tariffs on Chinese imports
Donald Trump has signed off on $60 billion-worth of tariffs on imports from China, deepening fears of a trade war and triggering a slide in US stocks. A short time ago, before signing a section 301… Audio
Trump announces $60b of tariffs on Chinese imports
US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for $60 billion-worth of tariffs on Chinese imports. His announcement a few minutes ago has heightened fears of a trade war and sent US stocks lower… Audio
Frank Luntz: Clinton's 'horrible' campaign cost her
If Hillary Clinton had been more like Jacinda Ardern she would be American president today, says political consultant and pollster Frank Luntz. Audio
Waikato to White House: Chris Liddell gets a top job
Matamata born 59-year-old Chris Liddell has been appointed as deputy chief of staff for policy coordination, tasked with overseeing and coordinating Donald Trump's policy process. Video, Audio
