Barack Obama
A Russia-linked oilman for US State Secretary?
Opinion - Whether Donald Trump's pick for the job is insolence, indifference, ignorance or bloody-minded chutzpah is anyone's guess, writes Phil Smith.
Obama says he'll work to ensure successful transition
The outgoing president Barack Obama urges unity and says his team will work as hard as possible to ensure a successful transition. Audio
US election: Obama warns 'fate of the world' at stake
President Barack Obama has warned that the fate of the US republic - and the world - is at stake in the election.
Trump's election result talk 'dangerous' - Obama
President Barack Obama has said Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump's insistence that he might not accept the election result is "dangerous".
'Quit whining,' Obama tells Donald Trump
US President Barack Obama has said Donald Trump's "continued flattery" of Russia's president and claims of election rigging are "unprecedented".
Barack Obama has a Pollyana moment
In a magazine editorial the outgoing US President Barack Obama says this is the best time in human history. Audio
Toby & Toby on... the legacy of President Barack Obama
Opinion - The end of Obama is nigh. Toby Manhire and Toby Morris ponder his presidency before Hillary Clinton - or, oh boy, the other one - succeeds him.
Obama underlines need for diplomatic solution to Syria crisis
President Obama underlines the need for a diplomatic solution to the Syria crisis in his final speech to the UN Audio
Mitchell Chandler: Our Ocean
Kim Hill talks to Mitchell Chandler, who is majoring in oceanography at the University of Otago. He was chosen by the Sir Peter Blake Trust to represent New Zealand as one of 150 youth delegates from… Audio
Donald Trump accepts Barack Obama was born in US
Donald Trump has announced he accepts Barack Obama was born in the US but has falsely accused Hillary Clinton of starting 'birther' campaign in 2008.
Fifteen years since the 9/11 terror attacks in the US
Services held overnight throughout America to commemorate 15 years since the World Trade centre attacks in New York. It was America's worst ever terrorist attack - close to 3 thousand people died. Audio
Trump is 'wacky' and 'uninformed' for admiring Putin - Obama
Barack Obama has chided Donald Trump as "wacky" and "uninformed" after the Republican candidate said Russia's President Putin was a better leader.
Storm in a China tea cup over snarky US tweet
Opinion - A G20 kerfuffle has been exacerbated by a snarky tweet from somebody in the US intelligence establishment. Phil Smith isn't surprised.
Obama disses The Donald
Outgoing US president Barack Obama has taken several swings at the Republican candidate Donald Trump Audio
In contrast to Trump, Obama lays out optimistic vision for US
US President Barack Obama has given full-hearted support to Hillary Clinton in her bid to become the country's first woman president.
Obama urges US to 'reject despair' after shooting
The US President has paid tribute to five police officers killed during a sniper attack in Dallas, at a memorial service in US city.
President Obama makes hard-hitting speech on race
President Obama speaks powerfully against racism at a memorial service for slain police officers in Dallas, Texas. We get reaction from veteran civil rights activist Kevin Alexander Gray. Audio
Obama honours those killed in Dallas protest shootings
The United States president Barack Obama has spoken at an interfaith memorial service in Dallas, Texas for five police officers killed there last week. Audio
USA correspondent - Steve Almond
Steve Almond reports from the US on the Orlando shooting, and how Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson could be the rising US election 'spoiler'. Audio
Obama endorsement effectively signals end to Sanders campaign
Barack Obama has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party presidential nominee. Audio