OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> McCarten spices up byelectionMatt McCarten has an amazing capacity to fight the fight in an uncompromising way but with an immense amount of goodwill and humour.14 Nov 11:57 PM
World<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> Her leadership still relevantAung San Suu Kyi's release will no doubt raise hopes and expectations.14 Nov 04:30 PM
World<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> Joyous moment eclipses years of angerThe police were helpless to contain the crowd's enthusiasm when the barricades around Suu Kyi's house were taken down.14 Nov 04:30 PM
World<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> 'The Lady' free to fightThousands of wildly cheering supporters welcomed the end of the house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi.14 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldDispirited voters snub Myanmar electionMyanmar's first election in 20 years was marked by a low turnout.08 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Anne Penketh</i>: President battered by deluge of insultsThe knives were out for President Barack Obama even before the last votes were counted in the mid-term elections.03 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldDivided rule: Republican rebound blowUS voters yesterday rebuked Obama's handling of the nation's affairs by returning legislative power to the Republicans.03 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldExperience US elections - via the webThe internet offers an exciting variety of new ways to view trends in the current mid-term elections in the US.02 Nov 10:00 PM
WorldTheatrics unable to mask Democrats' fearOne placard read: "Why am I here?" Another said: "Anyone for Scrabble later?"01 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Avoiding culture clash a must for mayor's top 10031 Oct 04:30 PM
KahuMaori Party must accept compromise - SharplesCo-leader Pita Sharples says the party needs to accept the fact that making concessions is necessary in order to get ahead.31 Oct 05:30 AM
WorldCrowds rally in last-ditch cry for 'sanity' It's the nastiest US election campaign on record, in the angriest political climate in living memory.31 Oct 01:54 AM
Opinion<i>Paul Spoonley:</i> Angry rhetoric dominates effort to recast political centre28 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldVillagers defy regime with boycott callVillagers in Myanmar are calling for a boycott of next month's election.27 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldBooker winner faces arrest over KashmirBooker prize-winning writer Arundhati Roy has defended comments she made over the disputed territory of Kashmir.27 Oct 04:30 PM
