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The first US presidential debate was watched by 84 million, breaking the record set by Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Labour and the Greens have been labelled hypocrites as they look to collaborate a Mt Roskill by-election, which will be triggered should Phil Goff be elected Auckland's mayor.

Donald Trump has criticised the moderator in the first US presidential debate for being tougher on him than on Hillary Clinton and complained about his microphone crackling.

Opinion - The first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was full of sound and fury but, Phil Smith asks, what did it signify?

Arguments over temperament and character took centre stage in the first US presidential candidate debate. Video

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will face off for the first time later today in a presidential debate that is one of the most highly anticipated political showdowns in US history.

Helen Clark finished seventh out of nine candidates in the latest United Nations straw poll as the race to succeed Ban ki-Moon as UN Secretary-General heats up.

Three leading mayoral candidates have backed the idea of dedicated Auckland Council seats for Māori.

A day ahead of the first US Presidential debate, Hillary Clinton's struggle to generate enthusiasm can even be seen in heavily Democratic neighbourhoods

Donald Trump's campaign chair in an Ohio county claims there was "no racism" during the 1960s and black people "only have themselves to blame" for their lack of success.

Opinion - What may be the most 'gloves off' US presidential debate in modern times is coming up. Phil Smith has a pre-match briefing.

The Papua New Guinea National Court will hand down a decision for a recount of Kandep Open ballot boxes today.

Prime Minister John Key and his predecessor, Helen Clark, have met to "talk tactics" for Miss Clark's campaign to become UN Secretary-General. Video

United Russia, backed by President Vladimir Putin, has taken about half the votes in the country's parliamentary election, early results suggest.

The ruling United Russia party is expected to win even greater dominance over Russia's lower house in a parliamentary election.

Donald Trump has announced he accepts Barack Obama was born in the US but has falsely accused Hillary Clinton of starting 'birther' campaign in 2008.

Analysis - It's reigning men at the UN. How much is gender bias to blame, asks Leilani Momoisea.

Republican nominee Donald Trump is in 'excellent physical health', according to a letter from his doctor.

Almost half of NZ's helicopter operators admit pushing the limits of their aircrafts, a survey has found.