OpinionTed Zorn: Mercurial Mitt playing voters for foolsTed Zorn writes that Romney and his campaign have made a concerted effort to appear more palatable to the general electorate by offering positions in apparent contradiction to those on which he campaigned in the primaries.30 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldSupport for Obama more an act of faithObama became the first Democrat in four decades to carry Virginia, but the lives of many of its black inhabitants have certainly not improved over the past four years.29 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionTPP secrecy invites suspicion about USThe implication that the US is using the TPP as a bayonet to thrust at the Chinese is far from the only thing that should bother us, writes Toby Manhire.25 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldPolitics reflect the great US dividePresident Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, are neck and neck in the race for the White House.25 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldGillard's union scandal a 'sideshow': law firmThe head of law firm Slater & Gordon says the continued raising of Prime Minister Julia Gillard's role as a union lawyer and allegations from the 1990s that her then boyfriend misused union money are a "sideshow".25 Oct 06:45 AM
OpinionIndia: A force to be reckoned withThe challenges for India and for those doing business here are not for the faint-hearted, but there are some real success and innovation stories, writes Mai Chen.24 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionAnne Penketh: Obama shows who's masterLike a teacher with a particularly stubborn pupil, President Barack Obama gave a masterclass in foreign policy to Mitt Romney in their third and final presidential debate.23 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldObama/Romney clash in final debateBarack Obama accused Mitt Romney of being consistently wrong on foreign affairs as the two US presidential rivals squared off in their third and final debate.23 Oct 02:44 AM
WorldLive: Obama v Romney IIISee a live stream and commentary as US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney meet in their last debate before the November 7 election.23 Oct 12:30 AM
OpinionTapu MisaTapu Misa: Politicians feel our pain - they've struggled, tooThe message seems clear, writes Tapu Misa. "Being poor isn't that bad. We feel your pain. We've struggled, too, and look how well we've done."21 Oct 10:30 PM
OpinionWhy the voting age should be 16Teenagers, upon turning 18, do not suddenly gain more political knowledge or understanding, writes Philip Greatrex. So why not lower the voting age?21 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerPeril of 1962 stand-off still with usThis month is the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, so we're going to hear a great deal about the weeks when the world almost died, writes Gwynne Dyer.21 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldGillard outburst redefines 'misogyny'Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's use of the word "misogyny" in attacking Tony Abbott has prompted a recasting of its meaning in the national dictionary.17 Oct 06:37 PM
WorldLive replay: Obama/Romney IIUS President Barack Obama is taking on Republican challenger Mitt Romney in their second debate today starting at 2pm NZ time. Watch it live and read commentary here.17 Oct 02:22 AM
