LifestyleMichelle Obama breaks her silence on Barack divorce rumoursJust a few days ago, the former President opened up on the state of their marriage.10 Apr 06:39 AM
WorldThe curious case of missing Michelle ObamaFormer first lady will not go to Trump’s inauguration and skipped Jimmy Carter’s funeral.17 Jan 10:59 PM
WorldBiden pardoned son while leaving hundreds in limboAmid the blowback over Hunter Biden’s pardon, the President announced 1500 commutations.22 Dec 10:26 PM
WorldWatch: Impatient Obama waits for Bill Clinton on Air Force OneSource: ABC NewsWatch30 Sep 07:52 PM
WorldWatch: Images of the most powerful man in the worldUS President Barack Obama's official photographer, Pete Souza has spent years capturing images of the most powerful man in the world. Here is a selection of some of his incredible images.Watch03 Aug 08:35 AM
WorldHillary Clinton's secret weaponThe popularity of the current first lady could help Clinton connect with female voters in swing-state suburbs as well as with minority voters in US cities.25 Jul 07:15 PM
New ZealandWatch: US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in AucklandUnited States Vice President Joe Biden touched down in Auckland this evening for the next leg of a tour to reinforce the US presence in the Pacific.Watch20 Jul 07:57 AM
WorldWatch: Obama dines in Vietnam with Anthony BourdainPresident Barack Obama dined in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Monday with chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain, whose "Parts Unknown" food travelogue is one of the CNN's most popular nonfiction series.Watch24 May 09:09 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Obama finally sounds PresidentialBarack Obama's Charleston speech could come to rank with Martin Luther King's at the Lincoln Memorial as an inspiring moment of modern times, writes John Roughan.03 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldObama's guards under fireA knife-wielding intruder allowed to run rampant through the first floor of the White House. Bullets that struck the window of Barack Obama's private residence but went unnoticed for days. A presidential bodyguard so drunk he passed out in a hotel.30 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Bad bits are all Obama's fault, but then again, it's not all bad12 Jul 02:47 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Key must be primed for ObamaJohn Key has left open the possibility of New Zealand joining a "training intervention" which the US is expected to table in Washington, writes Fran O'Sullivan.17 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Republicans fighting dirty till the end"This is a big f***ing deal," Vice President Joe Biden famously said as Barack Obama signed his healthcare reform into law back in 2010. And it is.28 Sep 10:36 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Reality bites on Israel tourThe news footage played a sorry little tale: a typical set-up and typical photo op in a dimmed room with two drooping flags.23 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldGrim words follow US cutsPresident Barack Obama warned yesterday of a "ripple effect" through the United States economy that would cost hundreds of thousands of jobs after he reluctantly signed an order to begin US$85 billion ($103 billion) of government cuts.03 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJack Tame: C word heard: compromiseThe funny thing about an impending economic catastrophe was that no one seemed to care.02 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldMuch work ahead, Obama saysBarack Obama has returned to the White House for a second term, saying the "best is yet to come" - but he faces bitter divides in country and Congress.07 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessObama facing tough callsUS fiscal position unsustainable with action needed on taxes and spending - economist.07 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAmericans in NZ react to winExpatriate Americans in Auckland celebrated hard as Barack Obama returned to the White House.07 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldRepublicans seek scapegoatsRomney's eclipse leaves field open for new challengers but party will have to fight to improve vote.07 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: World looks for leadership from ObamaEditorial: Barack Obama should quickly indicate when taxes will be increased and spending contained.07 Nov 04:29 PM