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Iowa caucuses
The results of the Iowa Republican and Democratic Caucuses in the US Presidential race are expected anytime soon. Audio
Iowa Caucuses - Jane Patterson
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson is in Des Moines. Audio
Iowa Caucuses - Aaron Blake
It's heating up in Iowa, and presidential hopefuls have been making last minute pitches to party members today. The caucus process is the first formal step, in the process to elect the Democratic and… Audio
Iowa prepares to kick off the US presidential race
Iowa voters are being bombarded with political meetings and rallies on the eve of the Iowa caucus. Audio
US-European divisions to create 'a new world order'
What do strained relations between Europe and America mean for the rest of the world? Why has it been singled out by forecasters at Eurasia Group as this year's top risk to political stability? Audio
Is Michael Bloomberg poised for a presidential run?
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, a former mayor of New York, is considering whether to join the race for the White House Audio
New Zealanders hunker down as the big storm hits
Warrick Bell lives on Staten Island in New York. He's also the president of "New Zealanders in New York" club. 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
United States battered by blizzard.
The east coast of the United States has been battered by a blizzard which shut down the Washington DC and New York. Audio
US election year could jeopardise US approval of TPP
US president Barack Obama may have an uphill battle getting the Trans Pacific Partnership through Congress this year. Audio
'Big decisions' ahead for Defence Force
Balancing China's growing influence with a renewed relationship with the US are expected to be key features of a major defence review.
Sarah Palin endorses Donald Trump
Sarah Palin, the former Governor of Alaska, John McCain's running mate in 2008, and doyenne of America's conservative movement, has endorsed Donald Trump for the American Presidency. Audio
Gloves were off at US Democratic presidential debate
The pair attacked each other's policies on guns, healthcare and their links with big money. Audio
Gloves off as Clinton clashes with Sanders
The battle between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders for the Democratic Party Presidential nomination turned into an all in brawl in their final debate yesterday. Audio
Susan Baldacci
US correspondent on Obama's regrets and the billion dollar lottery prize up for grabs. Audio
Obama aims to bring the nation together
It's the last year of President Obama's term in the White House and he's promising to "cut through the noise" in his annual State of the Union speech later today. Audio
Global markets over-reacting to Chinese markets
US markets opened higher today despite the latest drop in the Chinese stock market. Audio
Gun show director responds to proposed firearm restrictions
In his final year as President, Barack Obama, has outlined plans for new restrictions on gun purchases in the US. Audio
Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault
Back to the United States and Bill Cosby, one of America's most well-known comedians, has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident in his Pennsylvania mansion in 2004. Audio
