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Nerves and uncertainty over Trump's tariff plans
New Zealand isn't the target of Trump's tariff threats, but might just be collateral damage in a global economic war. Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
America is experiencing an unprecedented moment in which two men are simultaneously claiming to be its president. While Joe Biden has a legitimate claim to the office, Donald Trump has the support of… Audio
James Goodman: 'Trump is simply too lazy to run again'
He's sitting third in the odds to win the 2024 U.S. election, but James Goodman, distinguished professor of history at Rutgers University, says there's little to no chance of Donald Trump running… Audio
US correspondent on Donald Trump's impeachment acquittal
The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump in his historic second impeachment trial, voting that the former president is not guilty of inciting the deadly Capitol riot. United States correspondent Karen… Audio
Countdown to the US Elections
With the US Elections just over a week away, we catch up on the latest news coming out of the States with correspondent Jagruti Dave. Video, Audio
Public phase of Presidential impeachment enquiry
The impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump has started a critical new phase, with the first public hearings underway. The inquiry is attempting to establish if the President sought help… Audio
Americans and patriotism
Americans are more likely than any other nationality to say their country is the 'best in the world'. That's the finding from a project by the Guardian, which surveyed 23 of the world's biggest… Audio
Sprent Dabwido dies from cancer, age 46
Nauru's former president Sprent Dabwido has died from cancer at the age of 46. He oversaw the reopening of Australia's refugee detention centres on Nauru, but spent his final years fighting as one of… Video, Audio
The making of Barack Obama
David Garrow interviewed over 1,000 people for his biography Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama and discovered an incredibly disciplined man with a tendency to mythologise his own story. Audio
Leader of Tibetan government in exile makes first visit to NZ
The President of Tibetan government in exile, Lobsang Sangay says Tibetans self immolations - where people kill themselves as a sacrifice - 'reflects the repressive Chinese policies'. Audio
Call to 'Dump Trump' are growing louder
University of Texas School of Law professor, Steve Vladeck, explains if 'Dump Trump" could get any traction. His take - watch what happens with Republicans who was vying for seats in the Senate. Audio
US Vice Presidential hopefuls square off today
The American vice presidential candidates square off for their first televised debate today. Our correspondent Priscilla Huff looks at what to expect. Audio
Clinton, Trump back on campaign trail after debate
Donald Trump has now turned on yesterday's debate moderator, as most pundits declare Hillary Clinton the winner.
Mr Trump also complained about his microphone crackling, which Mrs Clinton dismissed.
…Clinton, Trump square off in first presidential debate
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump go head-to-head for the first time in a debate that's expected to be watched by millions later today. we cross to Hofstra University, Long Island, New York where the… Audio
Trump beats Hitler in Oxford psychopathic traits study
A study from Oxford University claims Donald Trump has more psychopathic traits than Adolf Hitler, but Hillary Clinton is not far behind. Audio
Brazil gears up for vote on whether to impeach president
Large demonstrations are expected across Brazil where members of parliament are due to vote today on whether to impeach President Dilma Rousseff for alleged corruption. Audio
Henry Olsen
The first real test in the race for the White House is next week when voters in Iowa gather to decide who they want as nominees for their party. On the Republican side, there are 12 contenders who… Audio
Portugal elects new President
Portugal has a new President. Centre left candidate Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, a former MP, law professor and journalist won with 52 per cent of the vote. Audio
Obama Tightens Gun Control
The US President Barack (b'rark) Obama is to widen background checks on buyers of firearms, in a series of measures to address gun violence. He'll announce the plans tomorrow, despite opposition from… Audio
Another Bush considers White House tilt
Another Bush is considering a tilt at America's top job. Audio
