WorldAd world loads guns for presidential raceUnlimited money and tech-savvy advisers ensure 2016 campaign will be a gamechanger, writes Peter Huck.26 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldPM: Clinton good for NZHillary Clinton would be a good political partner for NZ if she became the US president, Prime Minister John Key says.12 Apr 09:56 PM
WorldKerre Woodham: Apathy rules on election dayGiven that so many hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers had more pressing concerns, perhaps that's why the election barely registered in New York City.10 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Why America ruined the fat cats' partyIn their unwillingness to face the reality of changing demographics, US Republicans are behaving like King Canute.09 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldVictory for Obama's coalitionRepublicans face stark choice: remake themselves, or become a minority party.08 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Gale-force wind of change shoves climate on to Obama's agenda08 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionData mining gave Obama the edgeBoth campaigns used Facebook and the full gamut of social media, using website tracking to get out the vote and appeal to new voters, writes Anne Penkith.08 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldRomney - what went wrong?In the weeks leading up to the US Presidential Election, Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney were neck and neck in the polls. So what went wrong for Romney and his running mate Paul Ryan?08 Nov 01:47 AM
OpinionNik Dirga: Obama's victory part of slowly rising tideDespite 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.08 Nov 01:00 AM
OpinionPaul Casserly: Channel surfing for democracyTV Blogger Paul Casserly sat down with his remote control to watch the US Election Coverage, here’s how it all unfolded.07 Nov 08:30 PM
WorldMuch work ahead, Obama saysBarack Obama has returned to the White House for a second term, saying the "best is yet to come" - but he faces bitter divides in country and Congress.07 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessObama facing tough callsUS fiscal position unsustainable with action needed on taxes and spending - economist.07 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: US President on edge of fiscal cliffLooking 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.07 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldRepublicans seek scapegoatsRomney's eclipse leaves field open for new challengers but party will have to fight to improve vote.07 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: World looks for leadership from ObamaEditorial: Barack Obama should quickly indicate when taxes will be increased and spending contained.07 Nov 04:29 PM
WorldLive update replay: US electionSee how all the latest news from the US Presidential Election hit - as it happened.07 Nov 06:15 AM
WorldUS Election: The burning questionsWe answer the big questions - serious and silly - during the race to the US presidency.07 Nov 04:40 AM
WorldRape, abortion gaffe candidates head for defeatTwo Republican Senate candidates who made public gaffes regarding rape and abortion are headed for defeat.07 Nov 03:26 AM
WorldUS voter has trouble selecting 'Obama'YouTube user and Pennsylvania voter centralpavote highlighted a problem with voting machines in this YouTube video, in which a touchscreen changed his choice from President Barack Obama to Republican Mitt Romney. Watch07 Nov 12:23 AM
New ZealandRomney win 'problematic' for NZNew Zealand's relationship with the United States would be "far more problematic" should Mitt Romney win today's election, a political scientist says.06 Nov 08:45 PM