World Politics
Harris targets Trump's age after report of exhaustion
Kamala Harris questioned Donald Trump's fitness for office, as the oldest major-party White House candidate in history faced speculation that he is "exhausted".
The Panel with Ed Amon and Claire Amos (Part 2)
Tonight on the second half of The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Ed Amon and Claire Amos discuss Donald Trump's lateste critique of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and excitment building for Auckland FC's… Audio
JD Vance says Trump did not lose the 2020 US election
After dodging the issue for weeks, Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance said unequivocally on Wednesday local time he believes false claims that Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election.
Trump's all-women town hall packed with supporters
Billed as a chance for women to question Trump, Fox didn't say it had packed the audience with his supporters and edited its broadcast.
Kamala Harris grilled on Fox News about Joe Biden's fitness for office
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris was grilled in a TV interview on on the Biden administration's efforts to tackle a surge in illegal immigration at the southern border, and laid the blame on…
India's alleged interference in Canada was 'horrific mistake,' Justin Trudeau says
The Canadian leader's comments were the strongest he has made in a year-long dispute that plunged bilateral relations to a new low.
Israeli strike rocks Beirut after US says it opposes scope of air assault
Witnesses heard two blasts and saw plumes of smoke emerging from two separate neighbourhoods.
Record number of early votes cast in Georgia as election gets underway in battleground state
Roughly 252,000 ballots have been cast, topping the 136,000 record set in 2020.
Watch: Trump rally turns into bizarre dance-a-thon
Kamala Harris has questioned Donald Trump's mental state after the 78-year-old Republican's latest televised town hall veered into a surreal, impromptu music and dancing session.
NZ in talks on what data it will share with partners about criminals - including NZers
The discussions on what information NZ will exchange with international partners about criminals - include if its own citizens' data could be shared.
Trump's extreme vision hikes pressure on Harris
Analysis - Donald Trump is invoking a White House term that would transform America and rock the world.
Harris: Trump 'a huge risk for America, and dangerous'
The Vice President has warned warned that Donald Trump's actions could put people's freedom at risk.
Taiwan says it's dispatched 'appropriate forces' in response to China military drills
Its defence ministry says it condemns China's "irrational and provocative behaviour".
Man arrested with shotgun and pistol near Donald Trump rally in California
The arrest comes on the heels of two assassination attempts on the former US president.
JD Vance renews attack on 'sociopathic' people who don't have children
The Republican VP nominee regrets using the phrase "childless cat ladies", but insists people who don't have kids over climate concerns are "very deranged".
US accuses Russia and China of blocking Asia leaders' statement
Russia and China have blocked a proposed consensus statement for the East Asia Summit, mainly over objections to language on the contested South China Sea, a US official has said.
Kremlin confirms Trump sent Russia Covid-19 tests
Russia's confirmation contradicts the former president's denial of the claim made in a new book by Bob Woodward.
Harris releases medical report, drawing contrast with Trump
The Democratic presidential nominee released a letter from her doctor that pronounced her in good health and fit for high office.
Former Scottish leader Alex Salmond dies, aged 69
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has died at 69, after falling ill while in North Macedonia, UK media reports.
Trump campaign asks for military aircraft with antimissile capabilities for security
After two attempted assassinations and an ongoing threat from Iran, the Republican candidate's campaign has ramped up requests for security.