OpinionIndia: A force to be reckoned withThe challenges for India and for those doing business here are not for the faint-hearted, but there are some real success and innovation stories, writes Mai Chen.24 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionAnne Penketh: Obama shows who's masterLike a teacher with a particularly stubborn pupil, President Barack Obama gave a masterclass in foreign policy to Mitt Romney in their third and final presidential debate.23 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldObama/Romney clash in final debateBarack Obama accused Mitt Romney of being consistently wrong on foreign affairs as the two US presidential rivals squared off in their third and final debate.23 Oct 02:44 AM
WorldLive: Obama v Romney IIISee a live stream and commentary as US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney meet in their last debate before the November 7 election.23 Oct 12:30 AM
OpinionTapu MisaTapu Misa: Politicians feel our pain - they've struggled, tooThe message seems clear, writes Tapu Misa. "Being poor isn't that bad. We feel your pain. We've struggled, too, and look how well we've done."21 Oct 10:30 PM
OpinionWhy the voting age should be 16Teenagers, upon turning 18, do not suddenly gain more political knowledge or understanding, writes Philip Greatrex. So why not lower the voting age?21 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerPeril of 1962 stand-off still with usThis month is the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, so we're going to hear a great deal about the weeks when the world almost died, writes Gwynne Dyer.21 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldGillard outburst redefines 'misogyny'Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's use of the word "misogyny" in attacking Tony Abbott has prompted a recasting of its meaning in the national dictionary.17 Oct 06:37 PM
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
OpinionSue Kedgley: Gillard speech on sexism laudedAustralia is always being held up as an example for New Zealand to follow. But who could admire the toxic way they do politics in Australia, writes Sue Kedgley.14 Oct 08:30 PM
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
WorldFamilies remember Bali victimsAs Bali commemorates 10 years since twin bombings killed 202 people, relatives of the dead cling to memories of their loved ones - and vow that terrorism will never win.11 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldGillard lashes out at 'misogynist' (+vid)Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has accused Opposition Leader Tony Abbott of being sexist and a misogynist.09 Oct 08:19 PM
New ZealandArrested Kiwis keep diplomats busyA New Zealander is arrested overseas or detained at an airport every week, a third of them by the strict authorities in the United States.08 Oct 04:30 PM