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Ig Nobel win for roller coaster therapy
Riding on some types of roller-coaster is an effective way of removing kidney stones.
The Big Apple: America gets the first bite
South Canterbury isn't famous for its premium apples, but one unfamiliar variety loves Timaru's cool climate and thrives there - the Honeycrisp. It's a sweet, firm apple grown exclusively for… Audio
The Big Apple: America gets the first bite
South Canterbury isn't famous for its premium apples, but one unfamiliar variety loves Timaru's cool climate and thrives there - the Honeycrisp. It's a sweet, firm apple grown exclusively for…
AudioJohn McCain, a legacy
US correspondent Susan Milligan on the life and legacy of Republican senator John McCain, and a rise in military veterans running for office. Audio
North Korea and China stronger together, and having a bit of a laugh at America
Our nation's place in the world is explored by four experts in international relations: Professor Tony Ballantyne, Dr Marcelle Dawson and Professor Robert Patman from Otago University; along with… Audio
Former Trump lawyer Cohen pleads guilty to campaign violation
US President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen said he broke election funding law at the direction of 'the candidate.'
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 August 2018
The conversation surrounding the possible independence of Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia has heated up, with the local US Ambassador and a former president warning of dire consequences… Audio
Trump accuses Russians of using nerve agent Novichok
The US is introducing new sanctions against Russia to punish the Kremlin for the country's involvement in the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the British town of Salisbury… Video, Audio
Kiwi firefighters arrive in California to help fight wildfires
A contingent of New Zealand firefighters and managers have arrived in California to help battle devastating fires there. Sharon Brettkelly spoke to field liaison officer Wipari Henwood. Video, Audio
Trump vows to punish countries trading with Iran
New Zealand's growing trade with Iran is under threat as Donald Trump vows to punish countries that do business with the country. Economics Correspondent Patrick O'Meara reports. Audio
Pompeo says Pacific would choose US over China
The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, says he's confident South Pacific nations will choose the United States as an ally over China, despite Beijing's growing clout in the region.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 24 July 2018
We hear about the strain on health services in PNG's Western Province; A Palau airline finds itself in the middle of a stoush between China and Taiwan; 20 years after one of the region's worst natural… Audio
US should help Pacific counter China influence - academic
An academic says the United States should work with Taiwan and Palau to resist Chinese influence in the region. Audio
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
Duck boat victims told lifejackets unneccesary, survivor says
Seventeen people died in an aquaboat tragedy in Missouri including Tia Coleman's children, aged nine, seven, and one. Ms Coleman says they were told lifejackets wouldn't be necessary. Video, Audio
US intelligence chief says no disrespect intended toward Trump
US director of intelligence Dan Coats says he in no way meant to be disrespectful toward President Donald Trump with what he calls his "awkward response" to news of a second planned Trump summit with…
LA police arrest suspect after deadly hostage standoff
Los Angeles police have confirmed one fatality and arrested a suspect who earlier barricaded himself in a shop with about 40 people inside.
Trump discrediting US intel 'deeply disturbing' - ex-FBI boss
There's widespread shock at Donald Trump's apparent willingness to take Vladimir Putin's word that Russia didn't try to interfere in the 2016 US elections. America's top intelligence officials have… Audio
Trump-Putin summit: US President's comments 'treasonous'
Former top American intelligence officials have condemned President Donald Trump for accepting Vladimir Putin's denial that Russia interfered in the 2016 US elections. Mr Trump and the Russian… Audio
Trump backs Putin, defies US intel in Helsinki
US President Donald Trump has publicly challenged his own intelligence agencies after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki overnight. Speaking at a 45-minute news conference with the… Audio
