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
WorldUS election: A lot riding on second debateRomney's Republican-rousing first-up performance has put real pressure on Obama to come out swinging.14 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldUS election: Feisty VP debateThe men campaigning to be America's next vice-president clashed over the Obama administration's policy in Libya and Iran in a debate today.12 Oct 05:49 AM
WorldUS election: Round one to RomneyMitt Romney, the Republican nominee for the White House, delivered a knock-out blow in the first presidential debate, thanks to a lacklustre performance by Barack Obama.04 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldObama, Romney meet in first debateUS President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney have faced off in their first debate. Follow the commentary here.04 Oct 12:59 AM
OpinionUS debate should take on the FedEditorial: It is all too possible that markets believe the US Fed would welcome a period of inflation to reduce government debts built up by the fiscal stimulus.02 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionDoes Obama deserve to be re-elected?Already scrambling to steady his campaign, Mitt Romney is confronting a new headache after a video surfaced showing him telling wealthy donors that almost half of all Americans "believe they are victims'' entitled to extensive government support.09 Sep 11:20 PM
