Donald Trump
Decoding the US election: Will Trump outfox the right?
Opinion - The time bomb that is Donald Trump's candidacy has finally exploded but, Phil Smith writes, he might still have an endgame.
Trump's groping boasts 'disgraceful'- Michelle Obama
First lady Michelle Obama has scathingly condemned Donald Trump, calling his boasts about groping women 'shocking and demeaning'.
Late Edition for 13 October 2016
What will be do after Trump? Bic Runga on Nine to noon; In Dateline Pacific, cyclone preparation pays off for Vanuatu. Audio
US election: Trump accused of touching women inappropriately
Two women have told the New York Times that Donald Trump touched them inappropriately, but the Trump campaign has dismissed the report.
Donald Trump's campaign team firing over groping allegations
Donald Trump's campaign team has come out swinging over allegations that he groped women in the 1980s. Audio
Trump presidency slammed as 'dangerous' by UN human rights chief
Donald Trump's "deeply unsettling and disturbing" views make him a danger internationally, the UN's human rights chief says.
FBI investigates hacking of Clinton campaign chief
Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman says the FBI is investigating whether Russia was behind a hack on his private email.
Trump blasts top Republican Paul Ryan
White House candidate Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks against US House Speaker Paul Ryan, calling him a weak and ineffective leader.
Presidential debate over beer and a plate
While the second rhetoric clash between Clinton and Trump was not a game-changer, Wellington bar patrons were surprised by The Donald's performance.
Decoding the US election: Beware the 'sea cucumber defence'
Opinion - Donald Trump went into the second debate reeling from the worst October surprise in history. Phil Smith analyses his defensive manoeuvres.
Call to 'Dump Trump' are growing louder
University of Texas School of Law professor, Steve Vladeck, explains if 'Dump Trump" could get any traction. His take - watch what happens with Republicans who was vying for seats in the Senate. Audio
Republicans in chaos in lead up to second debate
Donald Trump's presidential campaign is in turmoil after a video surfaces in which Mr Trump makes crude comments about women. Some senior Republicans pull their support but Trump is vowing to fight… Audio
Trump heads into second debate with his campaign in turmoil
Donald Trump's campaign's in turmoil as he heads into the second presidential debate with Hillary Clinton this afternoon. Audio
Trump: 'I will never drop out of the race'
US Presdiential candidate Donald Trump has vowed he will never drop out of the race after tapes of him making lewd comments emerged.
US election: Senior Republicans condemn Trump's lewd comments about women
Senior Republicans have condemned obscene comments Donald Trump made about women in a 2005 videotape.
Decoding the US election: Who are Donald Trump's supporters?
Opinion - The US Republican candidate retains a solid core of supporters regardless of what he says or does. Phil Smith looks at who these people are.
LOTUS (Lionel of the United States)
Emmy Award Winning Renaissance Lawyer and News Decoder Michael William Lebron AKA Lionel on the state of political play in the U.S. Audio
Trump targeted in vice-presidential debate
Democrat Tim Kaine tried to make the only vice-presidential debate all about Donald Trump on Tuesday, calling him a danger to US national security.
Toby & Toby on... the legacy of President Barack Obama
Opinion - The end of Obama is nigh. Toby Manhire and Toby Morris ponder his presidency before Hillary Clinton - or, oh boy, the other one - succeeds him.
US Vice Presidential hopefuls square off today
The American vice presidential candidates square off for their first televised debate today. Our correspondent Priscilla Huff looks at what to expect. Audio
