As the poll gap widens in the race for US President, the Republicans are showing signs of panic politics
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World News Brief, Saturday October 11
US and UK plan global action on financial crisis; shares plunge worldwide–again; Bangkok gripped by protests; Bomb kills Iraqi MP; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 10
European and Asian markets stabilize; central banks offer coordinated rate cuts; will credit crunch spur a wave of protectionism?; S. Korea and Japan to reopen security talks; snap election in Ukraine; and more
Read MoreShock new poll: Nat-Lab gap may be closing
Roy Morgan poll just released shows National down seven points and the Greens up
Read MoreGreen Party wants inquiry into Afghani detainee revelations
Defence minister Phil Goff should apologise for misleading the Foreign Affairs select committee, says the Greens' Keith Locke
Read MoreEconomic crisis? Blame America
The rest of the world has had its doubts about the American economy and its impact on us all long before Wall St began its recent meltdown
Read MoreTea and quips at Epsom candidates' debate
Rodney Hide dominates bloodless debate
Read MoreThis election is all about shoes
As markets tumble, will New Zealanders demand change to make a political flight to safety?
Read MoreNational News Brief, Friday October 10
No cut to interest rates; National's economic package hits sour note; extra midwives on the way; golden twins to retire from rowing; Warehouse quits supermarket business; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 9
Economy and energy dominate second presidential debate; Thai Pm refuses to resign; stock markets slide from Korea to Egypt; Mbeki supporters split ANC; and more
Read MoreAfghanistan—Let's talk about the war
An investigation into the detention of over 50 Afghanis by New Zealand troops in 2002 has revealed that New Zealand may have failed to meet its obligations under the Geneva Conventions
Read MoreWheeling and dealing in Epsom
National and Act seem to have come to an arrangement over the Epsom electorate, so why is Richard Worth still fighting?
Read MoreEpsom Meet the Candidates - tonight
I'm moderating a debate between Epsom electorate candidates at Somervell Presbyterian on Remuera Rd from 7.30pm tonight
Read MoreNational News Brief, Thursday October 9
National announces $16.5b tax plan, cuts KiwiSaver and R&D; potential coalition partners critical of cuts; government pays $40m for high-country station, Conchords clean up; and more
Read MoreSecond Presidential debate starts soon
McCain is tanking in the polls, so has to do the nigh-impossible in tonight's debate—get people to stop talking about the economy
Read MoreDoing the Bipolar Flip
From BEFU to PREFU, from budget to election, our politicians are having to flip and flop to make their policies fit the times
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday October 8
Dow drops below 10,000 as confidence remains shaky; Iceland looks to Russia for bailout loan; Car bomb in Bangkok; Iraqis close to US troop deal; and more
Read MoreWhy National still has a problem with Maori...
A new Maori Television poll shows Maori support for Labour and Helen Clark remains high
Read MoreNational News Brief, Wednesday October 8
Another cash rate cut in store?; National's promised tax cuts take a hit; record number of Aussies move to New Zealand; regional fuel tax approved; maternity system criticised; and more
Read MoreFiona Hall is no enigma
Australian artist Fiona Hall, now showing at Wellington's City Gallery, fritters her considerable talents on market-driven conceptual art
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