World Politics
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
Why Harris was always on track to lose
Analysis - It is astonishing the Democrats have lost this election, but the challenges have been clear since day one.
What a Trump victory means for global markets
With Donald Trump's anticipated victory, the US dollar and stock market are seen as winners, but a Republican presidency could weigh on bonds, emerging markets, clean energy and sustainable investing.
What happens to Trump's criminal cases now?
It is a unique situation - never before has a criminal defendant been elected to the highest office in the United States.
Global leaders congratulate Trump for US presidential victory
Reactions from around the world began flooding in as Republican Donald Trump defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
The state of play as Election Day in the US comes to an end
Professor Brendon O'Connor is from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. Originally from New Zealand, he is the author of seven books on anti-Americanism and an expert in US… Audio
Dollar soars, bitcoin hits record, stocks swing as Trump win seen
News that the former president's party had won control of the Senate boosted the prospect of sweeping tax cuts, more tariffs and deregulation - seen as a boost for the greenback.
US election results a win for pollsters - expert
A senior lecturer in politics at the University of Auckland said the race has been tight, exactly as polls predicted. Audio
The Republicans who say Trump's not their man
A growing number of Republicans say they don't recognise their party under Trump and they're voting to keep their home blue. Audio
