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US to make Tinian in CNMI divert airfield
The U.S. Air Force has chosen Tinian in the Northern Marianas to be a divert airfield if a base in Guam is rendered inoperable because of an attack or natural calamity.
US seeks more info from Fiji over deportation
The US Embassy in Suva is investigating last week's deportation of a woman from Fiji to Los Angeles over allegations she swore at the President Jioji Konrote.
Tonga submits extradition request for US murder suspect
Tonga has officially submitted a request to the US to extradite Dean Jay Fletcher, the US citizen wanted for the murder in Tonga.
Barack Obama defends record on national security
The United States' president Barack Obama is defending his administration's record on national security. Audio
Mistrial in South Carolina police shooting murder case
The case of a white police officer accused of murdering a fleeing black motorist by shooting him dead has ended in a mistrial.
Dozens feared dead after California dance party fire
Police are preparing for as many as 40 deaths after an intense fire at a converted warehouse in Oakland, near San Francisco.
Trump makes 'Mad-dog' defence secretary
Donald Trump has named outspoken Obama administration critic General James Mattis as his defence secretary.
People 'stabbed, hit by vehicle' in Ohio State University attack
A man has driven a sport utility vehicle into a crowd of pedestrians at Ohio State University, in the US, before jumping out and stabbing several people with a butcher's knife.
Teen is first woman to wear hijab in US beauty pageant
A Somali-American has become the first person to compete in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant wearing a hijab and burkini.
US Presidential election recount
Is there any point to a recount of votes in some US states? Audio
Businesses fears TPP failure will spar trade protectionism
Business groups are worried the United States' decision to quit the Trans Pacific Partnership will spur a lurch into economic protectionism. Audio
Trump plans to remove TPP on first day in office
President-elect Donald Trump has detailed his plan to withdraw the United States from the TPP on his first day in office. John Key says he's disappointed by the announcement. Audio
The low down on Trump's cabinet
President-elect, Donald Trump, has been meeting with his officials at Trump Tower as he looks to select his new cabinet. He's made some leadership appointments so far, that have been met with… Audio
Nauru welcomes Australia's refugee deal with US
The government of Nauru has welcomed the announcement that Australia has a deal with the US to resettle refugees sent to the island over the past three years.
Security Planning in the Asia Pacific
With Donald Trump now preparing to move into the White House - what role should New Zealand be playing in global affairs, particularly in the Asia Pacific region? Audio
Now what? Getting America back on track
Bill Clinton 's former secretary of labour Robert B. Reich talks to Kathryn Ryan about whether Donald Trump can deliver on jobs and how the Democrats can rebuild. In all he has served in three… Audio
What will Trump mean for the climate?
A summit in Marrakesh this week is meant to put meat on the bones of the Paris Agreement. But with the world's largest emitter electing a President who's on the record as describing man made global… Audio
Countdown to US Presidential election
US correspondent Karen Kasler talks about the polls ahead of the Presidential election. Audio
