Us Elections
US Democratic presidential candidate says Ardern will be first call
One of the lesser-known Democratic US presidential candidates has said the first thing she would do if she became president would be to call Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Mississippi's ugly past overshadows mid-term vote
The last Senate of the US mid-terms became more controversial after the Republican was recorded saying she would happily attend a public hanging.
Americans vote in 'poll of a lifetime'
Voting day has begun in the United States midterm elections, although 36-million people have already cast their ballots early.
Trump warns Iran president to ‘never ever’ threaten US
US President Donald Trump says it is looking more and more like his campaign for the 2016 presidential election was "illegally being spied upon". Reuters' Chris Dignam reports. Video, Audio
Josh Gerstein - Republican memo released
A controversial Republican memo claiming bias in the FBI has been made public after US President Donald Trump overruled the Justice Department to order its release. The memo, written by Republican… Audio
First charges in US election-Russia investigation filed
A US federal grand jury has reportedly approved the first charges in the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the recent US election. Video, Audio
Ricardo Menendez - Mexico's future
Ricardo Menendez is from Mexico but now calls Auckland home. He's fearful about what the future might hold for the rest of his family living in Tijuana now that Trump is in charge of the US. Audio
US media a 'disaster area', says academic
University of Texas professor of journalism Robert Jensen on how and why the media missed the mark so widely with its predictions in the US election. Audio
Arab-Americans fearful in wake of Trump victory
National President of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Samer Khalaf, discusses Donald Trump's policies, including preventing Muslim immigration. Video, Audio
Barack Obama and Donald Trump meet at White House
United States president Barack Obama has met with president-elect Donald Trump at the White House, where the two discussed the transition of power. Video, Audio
Trump added to RBNZ's risk watch-list as it cuts interest rates
The Reserve Bank is denying that Donald Trump's election is behind today's cash rate cut - but admits Mr Trump's economic plan carries risk. Audio
Anti-Trump Americans eye up NZ
Americans, unhappy with their new president, are already talking about moving to the other side of the world. Visits to NZ's immigration website were up 2500% today. Audio
Gary Hufbauer reflects on Trump's economic mindset
There's no reason the TPP cannot go forward without the United States, trade and investment expert Gary Hufbauer says. Audio
TPP likely first casualty of Trump's victory as NZ ponders US relationship
The Trans Pacific Partnership looks increasingly unlikely to come to fruition, due to Donald Trump's opposition to the deal. Audio
Liberals are to blame for Trump's success - Guardian author
Author Thomas Frank says liberals are to blame for Donald Trump's rise to the White House. He joins Checkpoint to explain why. Video, Audio
Americans returning home share their thoughts on their new leader
Some Americans who were in New Zealand for their election returned home today. Alex Ashton asked them what they think of their new president. Video, Audio
Thousands protest against election of Donald Trump
Thousands of people have gathered across the United States, to protest the election of Donald Trump as president. Video, Audio
Clinton, Trump react following United States election
Donald Trump is pledging to use his presidency to renew the American Dream. Meanwhile, his rival Hillary Clinton has addressed her supporters. Video, Audio
Polls put Hillary Clinton ahead on eve of US election
The tension is high on the final day of the US presidential candidate, according to The Hill's political columnist, Brent Budowsky. "It is possible Trump wins by a small margin. It is also possible… Audio
'Moment of reckoning' day before the US election
A 'moment of reckoning' is how Hillary Clinton describes tomorrow's election. The 'last chance' to fix America is what Donald Trump is telling his supporters. It's just 24 hours before voting starts… Audio
