The leader of New Zealand's Presbyterian church warns against slogans and utopian visions, arguing the best that we can do on Saturday is to consider the wellbeing of those around us
Read MoreBarack Obama: Yes he did!
If Barack Obama can endure the pressure of expectation, he could bring us another Roosevelt moment. Plus: His acceptance speech
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday November 6
Barack Obama calls for reconciliation after resounding win in US presidential race; Democrats win majorities in Senate and House; floods kill over 100 in China and Vietnam; Israeli raid in Gaza breaks truce; and more
Read MoreThe winds of change... bringing cold showers
If you are hoping for change as New Zealand heads for the polling booths, be careful. You are going to get it – whoever wins
Read MoreNational News Brief, Thursday November 6
Obama's win may affect FTA talks; final leaders debate overshadowed by Obama; Blue Chip investors told to pay up or lose their homes; plum government roles on offer; NZ wine industry ever stronger; car prices to rise
Read MoreFinal TV Leaders' Debate - live blog
Follow our commentary of the New Zealand leaders' debate tonight on TVNZ
Read MoreUS Elections - live blog
Follow our updates as the US election results come in
Read MoreWhat New Zealand would look like under a National-ACT-UF coalition
What changes would a centre-right coalition government make? Look for more roads, pieces of privatisation, and tougher prison sentences. Then there's bulk-funding...
Read MoreDemocratic Big Change, Part II—Bi-partisanship
Jon makes the case for greater bi-partisanship between Labour and National and sets a challenge for Saturday night's winner
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday November 5
US voters head to the polls after longest, most expensive campaign in history; EU ministers draft letter to president-elect; Australia cuts interest rates again; Iraqis and Kurds at odds over base plan; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Wednesday November 5
Police clear New Zealand First over $80,000 donation; Bill English thinks Barack Obama too "moralistic"; Maori Party promotes $500 Christmas gift for poor; Complaint over Rodney Hide's yellow jacket made by ACT supporter; speculation over APN buyer; and more
Read MoreWhy the US presidency is still a Black and White issue
Obama's time has come, but that doesn't mean everyone is ready
Read MoreNational looks to dominate the provinces
Scoop's Selwyn Manning has dug deep into the oft-forgotten electorates and made some intriguing predictions as the country swings right
Read MoreJones and Inga get offside linking faith with party
By claiming their support for National stems from their "spiritual values" two former All Blacks are crossing a dangerous line
Read MoreClark and Cullen have won the war, regardless of Saturday's battle
While the outcome of the election hangs in limbo for a few more days, one thing is sure – Labour is fighting desperately against a mood for a change which has been entrenched for many months
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday November 4
Obama and McCain make a final push for votes, still debating Iraq; Chinese diplomat heads to Taipei as relations thaw; new photos of Kim Jong-Il; Gordon Brown seeks "hundreds of billions" from Gulf states; and more
Read MoreWaiting for John Key
On the surface John Key sneaked a win in last night's TV3 debate. Yet the National leader remains a mere outline, a stranger, a man who simply wants to get a job rather than lead a nation
Read MoreSo far away and so smug
How can we experience art properly if we don't see it firsthand? And what effect does this have on our insular national arts culture?
Read MoreNational News Brief, Tuesday November 4
Key "rattled", says Clark; Labour tries to poach NZ First voters; Hide's yellow jacket may break electoral rules; two All Blacks endorse National; tacky Hell Pizza ad pulled; $50,000 grants for artists; and more
Read More2008 Election & Beyond: Democratic Big Change, Part I
Jon explores our democratic deficit, arguing that a democratic summit be convened irrespective of who wins power on Saturday
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