Donald Trump

Opinion - Read Phil Smith's guide to poll closing times - when US media often call the winner of each state - in the key battleground territories in today's US presidential elections.

Opinion - Finally, after an historically dirty election battle, we are about to reach the frenzied climax. Phil Smith gives a pre-game briefing of what to watch for in tomorrow's US presidential…

Donald Trump's campaign team has sought to allay negative views expressed overseas towards their candidate, a day before the US goes to the polls.

Opinion - The FBI has found nothing illegal in the new batch of Hillary Clinton's emails. Phil Smith looks at what it means for her campaign.

Opinion - He's an outspoken businessman with a populist touch starting a political party but don't call him New Zealand's Donald Trump, writes Bernard Hickey.

Five days before America picks its next president, Melania Trump has campaigned for her husband, Donald Trump, saying Amerians must treat each other with kindness and respect.

President Barack Obama has warned that the fate of the US republic - and the world - is at stake in the election.

The Institute of Economic Research says it will be horrible for the New Zealand economy if Donald Trump wins the United States presidential election.

Financial markets have been rattled by polls showing a tightening race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton for the White House.

Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has stepped up her attacks on Donald Trump, labelling him a "bully" for criticising women for their looks.

A week out from the US presidential election two new opinion polls show Donald Trump ahead of Hillary Clinton.

American expats horrified by the thought of a Trump presidency say they are making a special effort to cast absentee ballots from New Zealand.

Opinion - The coming US election is rigged, according to Donald Trump. He may be right, but the rigging may not occur in the way he has suggested, says Phil Smith.