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US carrier group was not steaming straight to North Korea
The US "armada" said to be heading towards the Korean peninsula to deter nuclear testing was actually on its way to exercises with the Australian Navy.
Australia, US move to curb skilled worker visas
Changes to Australia's four-year working visa have removed pathways to permanent residency for less-skilled migrants, and removed 30 percent of eligible jobs.
Trumps approval ratings improve amid tensions with North Korea
It's now been revealed US officials were lying when they said an aircraft carrier was being sent to deter North Korea. Our correspondent in Washington Simon Marks has the latest manuevering. Audio
Reward offered as manhunt for Facebook murderer continues
A manhunt is continuing in the United States after a man appeared to film himself murdering an elderly man in Cleveland and then post the video to Facebook. Video, Audio
Facebook reviews violent content reporting after live killing
Facebook has launched a review into how it deals with violent content on its network, after a video showing a killing remained on the site for more than two hours.
USA correspondent Steve Almond
President Donald Trump's emerging policy doctrine and why Americans still want to see his tax returns. Audio
US/Russia relations 'at a new low'
Russia and the United States have been confronting the low level of trust between them, during talks in Moscow. Kathryn Ryan talks to Ambassador Dan Fried, America's longest-serving diplomat, a former… Audio
North Korea makes nuclear threat over US 'armada'
North Korea is warning of a nuclear attack on the US in response to any sign of American aggression.
What now for Sean Spicer?
Is a perceived buffoon press secretary a good PR tactic for the White House? Audio
Andrew Little defamation case
Marcelo Rodriquez-Ferrere of the University of Otago explains the finer points of a defamation hearing. Audio
Backlog in sexual assault and child abuse cases
The Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft discusses the length of time it takes for abuse cases to be addressed. Audio
Fly the unfriendly skies
Paying passengers dragged off a United Airlines flight to free-up seats for crew. Audio
US navy converges on Korean penninsula
The USS Carl Vinson is on its way to the Korean peninsula, because of North Korea's "nuclear threat". Audio
NZ not ruled-out of Syria involvement
Bill English hasn't ruled-out New Zealand Defence force. Audio
Professor Rouben Azizian
Massey University professor Rouben Azizia made headlines in NZ in 1991 when he was the Soviet Union's acting ambassador. An Evening Post article featured a photo of him next to the new Russian flag… Audio
US Syria strike: Air base almost destroyed, at least four dead
The US has launched 59 cruise missiles at a Syrian air base in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack, killing at least four soldiers. Video, Audio
How the US Syria strike was revealed
The US has launched 59 cruise missiles at a Syrian air base in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack. Look back at RNZ's live online coverage here. Video
Bill English: On Syria and Edgecumbe
Prime Minister Bill English speaks to Checkpoint after the US missile strike on Syria and his visit to flood-stricken Edgecumbe today. Video, Audio
Former National Security Council director on US attack on Syria
Eric Pelofsky, who was Special Assistant to President Obama, talks to Checkpoint about the risks of consequences around the world following the US attack on Syria. Video, Audio
US correspondent Harry Horton with the latest on the US strike
US correspondent Harry Horton joins Checkpoint live from Washington to discuss America's attack on Syria. Video, Audio
