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Critics at home rain on Obama's parade
The President's spontaneous demonstration of dancing prowess met with a mixed reaction.

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Declaration featherlight but rich in symbolism
The declaration is so light on where the NZ-US relationship goes from here that it could have floated out of the Beehive on hot air.

Hillary gets true flavour of Kiwiana at BBQ
Scallops, whitebait fritters and pavlova - the spread for one of the world's most powerful women.

Clinton ready to build on friendship
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton acknowledged last night that the Wellington Declaration she signed with NZ was effectively a document of symbolism rather than substance.

Wellington Declaration signals US-NZ thaw complete
The United States and NZ will today sign a new partnership document known as the Wellington Declaration.

Experience US elections - via the web
The internet offers an exciting variety of new ways to view trends in the current mid-term elections in the US.

Clinton visit will lift NZ US ties to new level
The ground-breaking Wellington Declaration will be signed next Thursday when Hillary Clinton visits New Zealand.