Checkpoint

Michigan is one of the key swing states. It's an essential piece of the puzzle for both candidates to secure victory - and right now - it's looking like Donald Trump has pulled out in front… Read more Audio

Two battleground states now have gone to the Republican candidate Donald Trump who's path to victory is now looking increasingly secure. He leads leads Kamala Harris now 246 votes to 187 - and has… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent in Sydney, Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about international reaction of the United States elections from Australia. Audio

Arizona is one of the so-called sun states that is also a crucial battleground state. At the moment it is neck and neck in the state between Harris and Trump. Susan Cutforth is not just a New… Read more Audio

Time now to head to another watch party, this time at Mean Doses Taproom in Wellington. Just as this election has divided Americans, they have divided their patrons, with two rooms on offer . One for… Read more Audio

Corin Dann spoke to Lisa Owen from Washington DC. Audio

The tourism industry is being urged to embrace technology and prepare for more digital natives to be arriving at their doors. A new industry report suggests the visitor experience will be quite… Read more Audio

Back home, a nurses union has petitioned Parliament to roll back its cuts to the new Dunedin Hospital. They say it's a broken promise, that the government cares more about money than patients - and… Read more Audio

Correspondent Ira Spitzer was in Philadelphia at a Donald Trump watch party and spoke to Lisa Owen about how despite comments at the Trump rally about Puerto Rico - the exit poll is showing Trump is… Read more Audio

The battle to lead the United States of America is going down to the wire, with former President Trump edging ahead. But it is a tight race - and none of crucial seven swing states have been called… Read more Audio

Corin Dann spoke to Lisa Owen from Washington DC. Audio

Also holding a watch party tonight, the American Chamber of Commerce. They had a few things planned for the evening, including a mock vote. Luka Forman went to check it out and spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio