There has been no head of the public service for seven months, and RNZ understands there is now just one name lined up for the top job.

Attorney Tony Buzbee warned that Sean 'Diddy' Combs is one of 'many powerful people' being accused of sexual abuse in the class action lawsuit.

Tim Walz and JD Vance on Tuesday each pointed to the crises of the day as reasons for voters to choose their respective running mates for president.

Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance focused their criticism on the top of the ticket on Tuesday as they engaged in a policy-heavy discussion that may be the last debate of the 2024 presidential campaign.

Tim Walz and JD Vance's histories and rhetoric have amassed more attention than many past No 2 candidates.

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance clashed at a vice presidential debate that was surprisingly civil in the final stretch of an ugly...

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance clashed over the Middle East crisis, immigration, taxes, climate change and energy at their US vice...

U.S. elections 2024: Trump campaigns in Democratic stronghold Dane County, Wisconsin, ahead of vice-presidential debate, targeting Harris and Biden.

Tim Walz and J.D. Vance face off in crucial vice presidential debate, potentially swaying voters before election day.

Tim Walz and JD Vance participated in a vice-presidential debate discussing issues like potential Middle East conflict and a natural disaster in the southeastern US. Walz criticized Donald Trump's leadership while Vance praised Trump's stability. The debate offers a critical chance for voters to evaluate the vice-presidential candidates before the upcoming elections.

The restrained debate was a stark contrast to the fiery showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Analysis - The vice presidential debate was heavy on policy disagreements - but light on personal attacks.

A month before the US presidential election, Vice President Harris and Trump confront crises including Middle East tensions, a deadly hurricane, and a nationwide dockworkers' strike. Trump blames Harris and Biden, while both campaigns try to manage the situations amidst critical swing state concerns.

Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz and his Republican rival J.D. Vance traded blame and charges for the escalating crisis in West Asia with Iran unleashing a barrage of missiles on...

Vance and Walz focused their attacks on Harris and Trump's plans on the economy, immigration and abortion.

Analysis - It was a surprisingly cordial debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance, but it revealed stark differences. Jeremy Rees looks at what we learned.

Several takeaways from the vice presidential debate between US Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Tim Walz and JD Vance met for their first and possibly only vice presidential debate on Tuesday in what could have been the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before the election.

Deadly monsoon floods in Nepal kill 225 people, highlighting inadequate relief efforts and climate change impact.

Vance and Walz trained the bulk of their attacks not on their on-stage rival, but on the running mates who weren't in the room. Both vice presidential nominees sought to convey a genial mien as they lobbed criticism at Harris and Trump, respectively.

Voters were happy to see a congenial tone from the candidates in the first and only vice-presidential debate.

BBC Verify examined the claims Walz and Vance made during the first and only vice-presidential debate.

One candidate showed a 'smooth, charming confidence' at his vice presidential debate with his opponent, who was 'human and flawed,' a body language expert said.

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins and Donald Trump Jr. got into a tense exchange after the vice presidential debate. Where Trump Jr. said media set the stage for father's assassination attempt.

Over the past four years, President Joe Biden has jetted off to survey damage and console victims after tornadoes, wildfires and tropical storms. It's not a role that Kamala Harris has played as vice president.

The rapper's legal woes are deepening, however he has denied the latest claim, according to his lawyer.

The optics of the almost congenial vice presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican J. D. Vance were the stark opposite of the acrimonious presidential faceoff between Kamala...

OK, based only on their understanding of the Middle East, I believe Vance won the exchange, hands down. And Wolz was right, he really is a lousy debater.

The death toll from powerful storm Helene, which battered the southeastern United States, has climbed to at least 155, authorities said Tuesday, as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris ...

In the 12 months to August, 310,007 emergency 999 calls were received, an average of 847 calls a day

Hunters Road has reopened following an incident which saw one dead and another seriously injured

Female dhakis challenge gender norms by playing traditional drums at Durga Puja, inspiring others to break barriers.

Multiple lawsuits by 120 accusers will mention 'household names' as well as companies and individuals who were aware of and profited from Diddy's alleged crimes.

The Mirror's US editor Christopher Bucktin says that both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris face the monumental task of addressing the volatile situation in the Middle East