The Government's decision last week not to sign up to the second phase of the Kyoto Protocol has left NZ's credibility on climate policy in tatters on the global stage, writes Patrick Hardstaff.

What a strange code of moral values United States' spies live by, writes Brian Rudman, "The only people who will be able to make sense of this warped moral barometer is the USA's great enemy, al- Qaeda."

John McKey speaks on the problems of the McGehan Close area in 2007 in this video shot by the National Party.

Speculation is rife about the changing of the guard at the 18th Communist Party Congress and what a new leadership will mean for China and the world.

First President to visit Burma and Cambodia will discuss increased trade and partnerships.

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

US fiscal position unsustainable with action needed on taxes and spending - economist.

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.

Romney's eclipse leaves field open for new challengers but party will have to fight to improve vote.

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.