Patrice Howard
Devastating California wildfires threaten Santa Barbara
The most destructive wildfire raging in southern California has expanded significantly, scorching an area larger than New York City.And as thousands of firefighters try to tackle the flames… Audio
California wildfires: At least 13 killed, 20,000 flee
Parts of California's wine region are being ravaged by fast-spreading fires that have killed at least 13 people. About 20,000 people have been evacuated and at least fifteen hundred properties have… Audio
Las Vegas shooter's partner returns to US
The FBI is still stumped over what motivated Stephen Paddock to commit the worst mass shooting in modern American history. But they're hopeful the gunman's girlfriend, Marilou Danley, who has just… Audio
Las Vegas locals support victims of shooting
As Las Vegas rallies around victims of the country's worst mass shooting, residents and businesses are donating time and resources to help out. Stephen Paddock killed 58 people, and wounded more than… Audio
Trump to talk gun laws 'as time goes by'
As the authorities in Las Vegas continue to search for a motive for the Las Vegas massacre, Donald Trump has said "we will be talking about gun laws as time goes by". This after lone gunman Stephen… Audio
Las Vegas shooting death toll likely to rise
The brother of the US gunman who killed 59 people at a Las Vegas concert says he has no idea why his brother opened fire, nor that he had a collection of weapons. Correspondent Patrice Howard joins… Video, Audio
Las Vegas police focus on gunman's motive
US correspondent Patrice Howard is in Las Vegas, and tells us police are now focusing on gunman Stephen Paddock's motives. She says he had no criminal history, so they are still trying to work out why… Audio
Iran president hits back at Trump after UN speech
Iran's president Hassan Rouhani has used a speech to the UN General Assembly to hit back at US President Donald Trump's criticisms of his country and its 2015 nuclear deal. In his debut speech to the… Audio
North Korea 'risking annihilation' Trump warns in UN speech
US President Donald Trump has told the UN General Assembly that America would "totally destroy" North Korea if forced to defend itself or its allies. US correspondent Patrice Howard says it is… Audio
OJ Simpson seeks early release from prison
US correspondent Patrice Howard has been covering the OJ Simpson parole hearing. Audio
Not our president: Protests across the US over Trump victory
Devastated Hillary Clinton supporters have been protesting against the result of the presidential election in more than 25 cities across America. Audio
Patrice Howard joins Checkpoint from LA
Correspondent Patrice Howard is at Grand Central Market in Los Angeles, with the latest from the US election. Audio
Californian firefighters struggle to contain wildfires
Our Los Angeles correspondent Patrice Howard details the challenges facing California fire fighters battling wildfires that have now claimed a life. Audio
Clinton claims victory for Democratic nomination
United States Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has this afternoon claimed victory in the race for the Democratic nomination, and with it, made US history. Audio
Iowa caucuses signal start of US presidential campaign
After a colourful and controversial lead up, it's business time for those hoping to contest the United States presidency. Audio
New Yorkers trying to get back to business after blizzard
New Yorkers are trying to get back to normal after the second-biggest storm in the city's history. Audio
World leaders at the UN trade blows
World leaders speaking at the opening session of UN General Assembly have traded criticism over the handling of the conflict in Syria and the fight against Islamic state. Audio
Trump on defensive in latest Republican candidates debate
She's relatively unknown in New Zealand, but for a time Carly Fiorina was among the most powerful women in American business, and now she's emerging as a leading contender in the 2016 Republican… Audio
Economic headwinds facing China's economy
But while there was some good news for New Zealand from yesterday's Global Dairy Trade auction, the economic headwinds facing China's economy have again weighed on markets throughout the rest of the… Audio
Charleston church holds first service since shooting
Our correspondent, Patrice Howard, is in Charleston. Audio