Nick Harper

The jury in the trial of Harvey Weinstein has just finished the first day of its deliberations. Weinstein is on trial for two charges of predatory sexual assault.  Audio

Democrats have not yet had a chance to cast a vote for the former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg to run against Donald Trump in November's presidential election.

He won't appear on a state primary… Audio

Voting is underway in New Hampshire in the first primary of this year's US elections.

Senator Bernie Sanders is the favourite to win the primary, after narrowly coming second behind Pete Buttigieg in… Audio

Hundreds of thousands of Democratic voters in New Hampshire are expected to cast their ballots for the presidential candidate who they want to see take on Donald Trump in November's election. The… Audio

After a long first day of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, the US Senate has adopted the ground rules for the trial. The 13-hour debate centered around the format of the proceedings… Audio

At least two Iraqi airbases housing US troops have been hit by more than a dozen Iranian rockets. It comes as retaliation for the killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in Iraq last… Audio

Let's begin in Washington DC where this week's last two witnesses are appearing before the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Joining us now is our correspondent Nick Harper. Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told leaders at the UN Climate Action Summit there is hope for the climate if countries, such as New Zealand, stick to a plan which reduces emissions and moves toward… Audio

The FBI reportedly raided financier Jeffrey Epstein's private island off the coast of St. Thomas, days after he died in prison. Mr Epstein was found dead in an apparent suicide two days earlier while… Audio

In the US, two investigations are underway into the death of multimillionaire financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. He was found dead in his cell in New York yesterday in what… Audio

Let's begin in the US where the FBI has opened a formal investigation into how US financier Jeffrey Epsteen was able to apparently kill himself in prison while awaiting trial on sex trafficking… Audio

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time in a decade.

Rates have been cut by a quarter of a percent.

The decision was expected and comes after repeated attacks by President… Audio

Florida-based billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who counted among his friends President Trump and former president Bill Clinton, has been indicted on new charges alleging sex crimes involving minors.

The… Audio

President Donald Trump says Iran has made "a very big mistake" by shooting down an American surveillance drone overnight.

The US says the drone was in international airspace. Iran insists it was over… Audio

Donald Trump is in Orlando to formally launch his bid for a second term as US president. His approval ratings are mired in the low 40s - dangerous territory for a president seeking reelection. Our… Audio

The official death toll from Cyclone Idai - which tore through Southern Africa last week - has risen to more than 600. However, that number is expected to rise as the flood waters recede from Zimbabwe… Audio

The Mexican drug lord, known as 'El Chapo' has been found guilty on 10 counts of drug trafficking. The 61-year-old, who's real name is Joaquín Guzmán, was accused of being behind the all-powerful… Audio

The trial of one of the world's most powerful drug traffickers is due to begin in New York later on Wednesday (NZ time). Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was extradited to the United States last year after… Audio

A heavy voter turnout's being reported as Americans go to the polls for the mid-term elections. Democrats have high hopes of winning a majority in the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are… Audio