In their unwillingness to face the reality of changing demographics, US Republicans are behaving like King Canute.

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.

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.

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.

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

Editorial: Barack Obama should quickly indicate when taxes will be increased and spending contained.

American voters have turned out in force to claim the final say in a hotly contested presidential election, with hometown supporters of Barack Obama predicting his re-election.

The US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.

The most expensive presidential election in United States history reaches its climax tomorrow, billed by both Democrats and Republicans as a stark choice between two visions.

Barack Obama will return to the White House for a second term, saying the "best is yet to come". But does it make any difference to NZ who wins?

Matt McCarten gives his view on the American presidential election.