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Obama visit confirmed for March
It has been confirmed that the former US President Barack Obama will visit New Zealand in March.
Deal to see Obama visit NZ close to completed
It's understood a deal is close to being clinched to get the former American president Barack Obama to visit New Zealand next month. Audio
Obama's NZ visit could rile Trump supporters
A senior lecturer warns that bringing former US president Barack Obama to New Zealand could be seen as an anti-Trump move, annoying the current president's supporters.
Hope Hall: filming Barack Obama
Hope Hall was President Barack Obama's principal videographer at the White House for six years. The new position of presidential videographer was created and saw her filming all those fly-on-wall… 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
Heads of FBI, NSA give evidence on Russian meddling in election
An 'extraordinary week' in Washington has seen an intense hearing at the House Committee with the FBI director James Comey confirming an investigation into Donald Trump's campaign team's alleged links… Audio
Wiretap claims: Republican threatens FBI with subpoena
A US Republican senator has warned he will use a court order to force the FBI to say whether Barack Obama wiretapped President Donald Trump's phones.
White House wants Congress to probe if Obama ordered wiretap
The White House has asked Congress to investigate whether Barack Obama abused executive power in the election campaign, a day after President Trump alleged his predecessor had tapped his phones.
Obama holds final press conference
US President Barack Obama has defended commuting the sentence of former intelligence officer Chelsea Manning.
US Congress votes to begin dismantling Obamacare
The US House of Representatives has voting to begin dismantling the landmark Affordable Care Act, despite concerns about not having a replacement for the healthcare programme.
Tearful Joe Biden awarded Medal of Freedom
US President Barack Obama has awarded an emotional and surprised Joe Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest US civilian honour.
US Senate makes move against Obamacare
The US Senate has voted to draft legislation repealing Barack Obama's signature health insurance programme, with another vote due this week.
Obama speech: Democracy needs you, says outgoing president
US President Barack Obama has called on Americans to defend their democracy in his farewell speech in Chicago.
Obama's farewell address - as it happened
Barack Obama has used his final speech as US president to thank the American people. Look back at RNZ's live coverage here.
Obama returns to hometown for final speech
Barack Obama, who will give his final speech as US president today, swept into office on a tide of hope and optimism, but his term has been filled with frustration and disappointment.
Obama gives farewell speech today
Barack Obama is set to give his farewell speech later this afternoon. Audio
White House not a family business, Obama warns Trump
US President Barack Obama has advised his successor Donald Trump not to attempt to run the White House "the way you would manage a family business".
Obama moves to protect Arctic from oil drilling
Outgoing US President Barack Obama has invoked a federal law to permanently ban new oil and gas drilling in northern US waters.
US hacking claims: Clinton blames Russia and FBI boss for loss
Former US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has for the first time attributed her election defeat to Russian hacking.
Obama vows action against Russia over election hacks
US President Barack Obama vows to take action against Russia for its alleged interference in the US presidential election campaign.