WorldUS Election: Swing states key to White HouseToday's United States election will be decided by 10 swing states, regions where polling shows little distance between President Obama and challenger Romney.06 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldUS election: Obama campaignPresident Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have wrapped up more than a year of campaigning before the vote. 06 Nov 04:10 AM
OpinionRev. Jesse Jackson: Obama still righting old wrongsThe US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.05 Nov 08:30 PM
WorldWill Ferrell will do anything to get you to vote As the US election day draws closer, in a pro Obama advertisement.. Will Ferrell says he'll dance, he'll cook—Will Ferrell will do anything to get you to vote in this election. courtesy YouTube/BarackObamadotcomWatch05 Nov 08:29 PM
WorldAmerica to decide between two visionsThe most expensive presidential election in United States history reaches its climax tomorrow, billed by both Democrats and Republicans as a stark choice between two visions.05 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionVote now: Mitt Romney for President?Do you think Mitt Romney could do a better job as US President than Barack Obama. Have your say and vote on the US elections.04 Nov 07:31 PM
OpinionDoes it matter who won the US election?Barack Obama will return to the White House for a second term, saying the "best is yet to come". But does it make any difference to NZ who wins?04 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldElection drives child to tearsAbigael, a four-year-old from Colorado, is more than ready for the US election race to end, and is moved to tears by the blanket election coverage in this video posted to YouTube.Watch01 Nov 01:56 AM
OpinionTracey Barnett: Silence may well prove fatal for RomneyAs the death toll rose and waters began to recede, Romney's campaign did try to "walk back" his old FEMA comments, writes Tracey Barnett. "Good luck with that."31 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldSandy aftermath: Latest updatesnzherald.co.nz brings you the latest updates on the aftermath of superstorm Sandy.30 Oct 11:00 PM
OpinionAnne Penketh: Mother Nature surprises with political storm ahead of electionThere has been much talk of an "October surprise", writes Anne Penketh. "But nobody would have predicted that it would come from Mother Nature."29 Oct 08:30 PM
WorldSupport for Obama more an act of faithObama became the first Democrat in four decades to carry Virginia, but the lives of many of its black inhabitants have certainly not improved over the past four years.29 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldPolitics reflect the great US dividePresident Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, are neck and neck in the race for the White House.25 Oct 04:30 PM
