COMMENT: When Americans vote on Tuesday, they have the welfare of all of us in their hands.

COMMENT: Chris Reed joins Donald Trump fans - and Democrat protesters - at one of the last Republican rallies ahead of the 2016 election.

"USA - You're F**ked" That's the opening line to an invitation from one popular Auckland nightspot for their American election results party on Wednesday.

The Chicago Cubs' historic World Series win was so unlikely, pollsters put it right alongside a Trump presidency. Who's laughing now?

Melania Trump is being mocked ruthlessly after revealing her biggest goal as First Lady. Critics say she's a hypocrite

As the 2016 presidential campaign draws to a close, Donald Trump is airing commercials that present him as a change agent who will shake up Washington.

A "hidden" legion of previously forgotten voters could deliver Donald Trump the White House, and early polls show what they really think.

Donald Trump's odds are narrowing and markets are bracing for Brexit 2.0.

New Zealand shares dropped over a per cent as investors felt pre-US election jitters.

As the world counts down to the US election, Herald journalist Chris Reed takes a road trip from Miami to New York to feel the pulse of a divided nation.

One of Putin's fondest conceits is that the US political system is every bit as corrupt, authoritarian and bent on external aggression as his regime.

The email story has been the most conventional element of this most unconventional campaign.

Donald Trump has called it "worse than Watergate", but Hillary Clinton's latest scandal is shrouded in mystery. It could lose her the election.

Different news reports have raised questions about the Republican's ties to Russia.

Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel reiterated his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump Monday morning.

COMMENT: Halloween's a scary time, even scarier if you are in the United States where Donald Trump's running to become the President.

Agents took time to assess files on laptop of Clinton aide's estranged husband.

The FBI has been accused of sitting on "explosive information" about Donald Trump, less than two weeks before the election.

An extraordinary twist in the dying stages of the US election campaign has given Donald Trump new hope of winning.

The Democrat is on offence against the FBI Director and Republican attackers.

There is a lot of new reporting about the letter that FBI Director James Comey sent to Members of Congress.

Trump constructed an image as a philanthropist. There's little proof of big charity.

Word choice, tone and the thrill of discovering secrets lend a toxic tone to innocent communications.

"Her instincts can be terrible": Some advisers thought the Democratic nominee made missteps in response to her email controversy, their exchanges show.

Fundraisers supporting Trump's bid for the White House were in the process of finalising the details of a US$2 million donation from a Chinese benefactor.

One campaign HQ is a daily carnival watched over by the counterterrorism squad. The other is a quiet bit of pavement in front of a nondescript high-rise.

Trump is giving Putin dangerous encouragement and the rest of the world can only hope it will end with the election.

COMMENT: When Donald Trump repeatedly claims the election is "rigged," it doesn't just undermine voter confidence at home.

Vogue has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. This is a first for the New York-based glossy - and a smart move by the so-called fashion bible.

COMMENT: Are you delighted? Are you thrilled? Are you scared might happen if Donald Trump wins?