Texas
Severe drought exposes dinosaur tracks in Texas
A severe drought has exposed 113 million-year-old dinosaur tracks on a river bed in central Texas.
'Stacks of bodies': 46 dead migrants found in truck in Texas
The bodies of 46 dead migrants have been discovered inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, according to city officials.
USA correspondent Ron Elving: Uvalde school massacre and gun laws
The Justice Department is conducting a review into the Uvalde school shooting which left 19 pupils and two teachers dead. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have visited Texas to pay their… Audio
Is America really broken beyond repair?
It's been yet another week to forget in the US, with the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School prompting the New York Times to ask whether the tragedy was confirmation that "America may be… Audio
How conversations with strangers can have surprising results
For many of us, chit-chatting with strangers seems like nothing less than cruel and unusual punishment. However, new research suggests our negative expectations of talking to strangers are generally… Audio
Prof Mary Ziegler: the ‘deviousness’ of the Texas abortion ban
The recently enacted Texas Heartbeat Act, also known as Senate Bill 8, gives conservative lawmakers everything they wanted - the ability to ban abortion with none of the risk, says Professor Mary… Audio
Oscar Stilley: ‘disbarred and disgraced’ lawyer sues Texas abortion doctor
Earlier this week Arkansas man Oscar Stilley filed a lawsuit against a Texan doctor who performed an abortion and wrote about it publicly in defiance of the state's strict new 'Heartbeat Act', which… Audio
Lawsuits filed against Texas abortion provider could be best test of new law
Earlier this week Arkansas man Oscar Stilley filed a lawsuit against a Texan doctor who performed an abortion and wrote about it publicly in defiance of the state's strict new 'Heartbeat Act', which… Audio
Dr Joe Pojman: pro-life lobbyist on the new Texas 'heartbeat' abortion ban
A controversial law dubbed the 'Heartbeat Bill' has come into effect in the US State of Texas this week after the Supreme Court did not respond to an emergency appeal by abortion providers. The… Audio
Country legend 'humbled' by Hall of Fame induction
Paddy Long is undoubtedly New Zealand's leading steel guitar player, with a long and illustrious studio career that has seen him playing steel guitar on over 170 albums. Later this morning he will be… Audio
Calling Home: Danny Tomsett in Austin, Texas
Business growth and ambitions took Danny Tomsett and his family to Austin in August 2019, but within six months they were living in a Covid-19 world. The former Papamoa native is calling home from the… Audio
US correspondent Karen Kassler on 'Super Tuesday'
There is another huge week ahead ahead in US politics, with 'Super Tuesday' -- where more than a third of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary votes will be cast -- looming as the star billing. US… Audio
Kate Murphy: You're Not Listening
Self-improvement guru Dale Carnegie always said listening was key to getting ahead in life. Journalist Kate Murphy takes a closer look at the art of listening in her new book, You're Not Listening:… Audio
Sir Peter Snell: NZ's Sportsperson of the 20th Century
Veteran sports commentator Keith Quinn joins the show to offer his thoughts on the once-in-a-lifetime New Zealand athlete Sir Peter Snell, who died yesterday at his home in Dallas, Texas at the age of… Audio
An expert's guide to burn injury recovery
Dr. Steven Wolf is the current president of the American Burn Association and has extensive experience with severe burn victims. He offers some insight into the recovery process for those burn victims… Audio
Behind the lens with a Kiwi Pulitzer Prize winner
Norway-based former West Coaster Mel Burford didn't pick up a camera until she was 19, but in 2006 she became the first New Zealander to win a Pulitzer Prize for photography, for coverage of Hurricane… Audio
‘This wouldn’t have happened to a white man’
The lawyer for Donald Neely, who was tied to a rope and led by police on horseback through a Texas town, says his family want the officers fired. Melissa Morris spoke to Checkpoint host Alex… Video, Audio
Texas barbecue, smoke and meat
Cooking low and slow, US barbecue style with Taranaki's Ash Peters from Texas BBQ Foods. He has many tips for ways to use smokey meats in regular dishes, and also a recipe for smoked butter Texas… Audio, Gallery
Why we moved to NZ after Trump was elected
More than 17,000 Americans registered to move to New Zealand when Donald Trump was elected as President, but how many actually followed through and moved here? We meet one family who moved their… Video, Audio
Kavanaugh aftermath, Texas red or blue?
US correspondent Susan Milligan on the impact of Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to the Supreme Court, and a look at the changing demographic of Texas and how that is likely to affect voting, red or… Audio