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Critics at home rain on Obama's parade
The President's spontaneous demonstration of dancing prowess met with a mixed reaction.

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Declaration featherlight but rich in symbolism
The declaration is so light on where the NZ-US relationship goes from here that it could have floated out of the Beehive on hot air.

Hillary gets true flavour of Kiwiana at BBQ
Scallops, whitebait fritters and pavlova - the spread for one of the world's most powerful women.

Divided rule: Republican rebound blow
US voters yesterday rebuked Obama's handling of the nation's affairs by returning legislative power to the Republicans.

<i>Anne Penketh</i>: President battered by deluge of insults
The knives were out for President Barack Obama even before the last votes were counted in the mid-term elections.

Wellington Declaration signals US-NZ thaw complete
The United States and NZ will today sign a new partnership document known as the Wellington Declaration.

Experience US elections - via the web
The internet offers an exciting variety of new ways to view trends in the current mid-term elections in the US.