World Politics
Media messages from Trump's triumph
Mediawatch - "It's their media world now. We just live in it." What can the news media take away from Donald Trump's election victory?
'Third-rate comedy' - Iran foreign minister denies plot to kill Trump
Abbas Araqchi called for for confidence-building between the two hostile countries.
EU reassures Ukraine of 'unwavering support' after Trump win
Donald Trump's election victory has cast uncertainty over Ukraine's war effort as the conflict nears 1000 days.
More bomb threats at US election offices as vote count under way
Buildings were evacuated and the counting of mail-in ballots paused after the "cowardly" threats.
US Election: The latest and what it means for New Zealand
After a campaign marked with heated rhetoric and quite stark ideological differences between the candidates, in the end, Donald Trump won decisively. Audio
What Trump's return could mean for China
China is bracing for what could be a volatile and highly unpredictable path ahead in its escalating great power rivalry with the United States.
Kiwi wine growers nervous about 'hypothetical' Trump tariffs
Winemakers are anxiously waiting to see if they'll be hit by high tariffs when exporting into the US, following the election of Donald Trump. Audio
Live: Trump names Susie Wiles chief of staff
Meanwhile, Joe Biden has spoken, promising there will be a peaceful transition of power. Audio
Germany's coalition government falls apart after years of infighting
The chancellor is being urged to hold a vote of confidence immediately after the country was plunged into political chaos. Audio
USA: Election Aftermath from NYC
Bevan Hurley's been watching the clean-up in the wake of the presidential election, he joined First Up from New York: city of constant car horn beeping. Audio
Trump has long threatened the media. There are fears he might follow through
To Trump, reporters are the "enemy of the people", and has called for imprisoning journalists and censoring news he doesn't like.
Africa: Uproar in Ghana after gold statue unveiling
Uproar in Ghana as the President unveils a huge gold statue of himself and clashes between Protesters and Police take place in Mozambique after a disputed election. Nathan speaks with Correspondent… Audio
Tariffs are coming, so what does that mean for our exporters?
New Zealand producers, exporters and trade negotiators will be anxiously waiting to see if president-elect Donald Trump carries through with his pledge to hit all imports into the US with a 10 to 20… Audio
Trump thinks presidents have near-total power
Analysis - In his second term, there will be few political or legal restraints to check him.
Live: Democrats face huge job after devastating defeat
A former Democrat strategist says the party is going to have to do much more to win back support from working class voters.
Harris concedes the election, but not 'the fight'
In making the remarks, Kamala Harris did something her opponent refused to do in the aftermath of the 2020 election: Accept its results.
US election: What happens between now and Inauguration Day
Trump won't take office until 20 January, 2025, and there are multiple things that will happen between now and then.
JD Vance, America's next VP, offers glimpse of Republican Party's future
Vance, 40, was the first millennial on a major US party's presidential ticket and will become the third-youngest vice president in American history.
Trump's second term will look nothing like his first
Analysis - With the Republican Party now entirely his, he will enter the Oval Office with experience - and resentments.
What does a Donald Trump victory mean for New Zealand's economy?
The outlook is "pretty grim", one expert warns - but it could open doors for us in other markets, if it doesn't lead the world into war. Audio
