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The rise of a cautious enforcer

Peter Hardstaff: Govt climate policy lacks foresight

The Government's decision last week not to sign up to the second phase of the Kyoto Protocol has left NZ's credibility on climate policy in tatters on the global stage, writes Patrick Hardstaff.

Brian Rudman: Twisted world where torture is okay but sex is out

What a strange code of moral values United States' spies live by, writes Brian Rudman, "The only people who will be able to make sense of this warped moral barometer is the USA's great enemy, al- Qaeda."

China accuses Dalai Lama of allying with Japanese right

Rupert Murdoch gleeful at BBC debacle in Britain

John Key on McGehan Close in 2007

John McKey speaks on the problems of the McGehan Close area in 2007 in this video shot by the National Party.

Fiji president sworn in for second term

Salil Shetty: China must use its clout to defend human rights

Speculation is rife about the changing of the guard at the 18th Communist Party Congress and what a new leadership will mean for China and the world.

Toby Manhire: Another year, another Key power summit

Almost a year later, another of the Prime Minister's high-level dialogues has been captured, probably by some intern or blogger, writes Toby Manhire.

Gwynne Dyer: Gale-force wind of change shoves climate on to Obama's agenda

France paves way for gay marriage in New Year

Nik Dirga: Obama's victory part of slowly rising tide

Despite the apparent closeness of the race, Obama won in all the ways that matter - younger voters, ethnic voters, women voters, urban centres, writes Nik Dirga.

Obama facing tough calls

US fiscal position unsustainable with action needed on taxes and spending - economist.

Brian Fallow: US President on edge of fiscal cliff

Looking at the US' fiscal numbers it is hard to escape the conclusion that the land of the free is also the land of the free-loader, writes Brian Fallow.

Americans in NZ react to win

Expatriate Americans in Auckland celebrated hard as Barack Obama returned to the White House.

Republicans seek scapegoats

Romney's eclipse leaves field open for new challengers but party will have to fight to improve vote.