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Google threats shouldn't make NZ government wary - expert
New Zealand lawmakers should not be intimidated by threats from Google to remove its search engine from Australia, a tech expert says.
Online threats against Trump by Iran's supreme leader
Iran's Supreme Leader has posted online an apparent call for an attack on Donald Trump in revenge for last year's killing of its top military commander.
NYC bendy bus left drooping from overpass in Bronx
At least eight people have been injured in New York City after a bus plunged from an overpass onto a road below.
What's the future of the US Republican Party?
Donald Trump Junior says there is now a Trump Republican Party. So, what does that mean for the future of the Republican Party. Philippa Tolley speaks to Republican commentator, Lenny McAllister. Audio
Democrats win Georgia - taking control of Congress
The Democrats have won both Senate seats in Georgia, meaning the party now has a majority in both the Congress and Senate. That will make it easier for President-elect Joe Biden to advance his agenda… Audio
US democracy facing unprecedented assault - Joe Biden
America's democracy is facing an unprecedented assault, declares President-elect Joe Biden. He's urging protesters to end their action, and pleading with Donald Trump to publicly support that call. Audio
World leaders react to violence in US
World leaders are expressing shock at the violence in the capital of the United States of America. Audio
Washington DC under curfew
Philippa Tolley speaks to Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks about what is happening in Washington DC, where a curfew has just taken effect. Audio
US lawmakers, Washington DC in turmoil
The US Congress is in turmoil after thousands of Trump supporters invaded the Capitol building earlier this morning as a joint session was being held to certify Joe Biden's win in the Presidential… Audio
White House decision opens more Arctic land to oil leasing
US President Donald Trump's administration announced on Monday local time that it has made final its plan to open up vast areas of once-protected Arctic Alaska territory to oil development.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News. Audio
Palau on track to start Covid-19 vaccination in 2021
Palau health officials said they are on track to conduct its first Covid-19 vaccination by January and according to the Center for Disease Control website.
US Electoral College confirms Biden's victory
Democrat Joe Biden has won the state-by-state electoral college vote that formally determines the US presidency. Audio
Covid-19: Biden announces vaccine roll-out plan
US correspondent Simon Hampton speaks to The Panel about the plan and how it might go down. Audio
Election official takes Trump and senators to task
One of Georgia's top elections officials Gabriel Sterling has taken President Trump and senators to task in response to threats and intimidation targeting the state's elections workers. Audio
Joe Biden announces first cabinet posts of administration
The United States President-elect, Joe Biden, has formally announced his cabinet picks for a number of key national security and foreign policy roles.
Among them is Tony Blinken for Secretary of… Audio
Trump's mission to bomb Iran could spark a war
Professor of International law, Al Gillespie talks to The Panel about the revelation Donald Trump wanted to start bombing Iran after he lost the US presidential election and of his intention to bring… Audio
Covid-19: 1 million cases in Texas
The Panel speaks to a New Zealander living in Texas, as 1 million cases of Covid are confirmed in the US state. Audio
US elections: Pompeo claims 'smooth transition'
The Panel discusses the latest developments in the US as Donald Trump refuses to concede. Audio
What happens if Donald Trump refuses to hand over power?
Jesse speaks to Associate professor Tim Kuhner from Auckland University, a specialist in the law of democracy. Audio