OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Iraq's failing 'young democracy' a poor model to follow15 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Nehginpao Kipgen:</i> Big challenges ahead for Suu KyiAn analyst of the political conflicts which beset modern Myanmar says Suu Kyi faces plenty of obstacles ahead.15 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldSuu Kyi's release from house arrestPeople around the world have celebrated as Aung San Suu Kyi was this week freed from seven years of house arrest. She says she will continue to fight for human rights and the rule of law in the military-ruled nation of Myanmar.15 Nov 03:14 AM
New ZealandEx-political prisoner welcomes Suu Kyi's releaseA former Burmese political prisoner says Aung San Suu Kyi is 'the hope of the nation'.15 Nov 01:10 AM
OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> McCarten spices up byelectionMatt McCarten has an amazing capacity to fight the fight in an uncompromising way but with an immense amount of goodwill and humour.14 Nov 11:57 PM
World<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> Her leadership still relevantAung San Suu Kyi's release will no doubt raise hopes and expectations.14 Nov 04:30 PM
World<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> Joyous moment eclipses years of angerThe police were helpless to contain the crowd's enthusiasm when the barricades around Suu Kyi's house were taken down.14 Nov 04:30 PM
World<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> 'The Lady' free to fightThousands of wildly cheering supporters welcomed the end of the house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi.14 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldDispirited voters snub Myanmar electionMyanmar's first election in 20 years was marked by a low turnout.08 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Anne Penketh</i>: President battered by deluge of insultsThe knives were out for President Barack Obama even before the last votes were counted in the mid-term elections.03 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldDivided rule: Republican rebound blowUS voters yesterday rebuked Obama's handling of the nation's affairs by returning legislative power to the Republicans.03 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldExperience US elections - via the webThe internet offers an exciting variety of new ways to view trends in the current mid-term elections in the US.02 Nov 10:00 PM
WorldTheatrics unable to mask Democrats' fearOne placard read: "Why am I here?" Another said: "Anyone for Scrabble later?"01 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Avoiding culture clash a must for mayor's top 10031 Oct 04:30 PM
KahuMaori Party must accept compromise - SharplesCo-leader Pita Sharples says the party needs to accept the fact that making concessions is necessary in order to get ahead.31 Oct 05:30 AM
WorldCrowds rally in last-ditch cry for 'sanity' It's the nastiest US election campaign on record, in the angriest political climate in living memory.31 Oct 01:54 AM