USA
Trillion: remixing the past to make a new present
Former member of Canterbury rap duo Dark Tower Jody Lloyd is now based in Bali and going by the name Trillion. He talks about his talent for finishing things and how he could have been Moby. Video, Audio
New Jersey Governor snapped at beach he'd closed to public
Chris Christie, the Governer of New Jersey, was pictured at a beach with his family just days after his officials closed all parks and beaches to the public. Video, Audio
Family lose visas, despite profitable business employing locals
An American family, who've spent the last four years running a successful business in Lower Hutt, are being forced to leave New Zealand. Audio
USA correspondent Susan Milligan
Kathryn Ryan talks to US correspondent Susan Milligan about President Trump's latest twitter storm, and 'Beachgate'. Audio
Kiwi hopefuls: Thiel gained citizenship, why can't I?
Peter Thiel was made a citizen after spending just 12 days in New Zealand. John Campbell talks to people who have lived in the country for more than 30 years, but can't gain citizenship. Audio
USA correspondent Steve Almond
Steve Almond with the latest from the US, including rumours that Anthony Kennedy, the Supreme Court's "swing" vote is rumored to be ready to retire. Audio
US student dies after being released by North Korea
Otto Warmbier, the American student who was imprisoned in North Korea before being returned home in a comatose state less than a week ago, has died. Video, Audio
Hawaiians urged to resist replacement of ObamaCare
People in Hawaii are being urged to continue voicing their opposition to plans to replace ObamaCare which some say strip people of their health care insurance and medic aid benefits. Audio
White House denies Comey claims Trump lied
Former FBI Director James Comey says the Trump administration's comments about him were "lies, plain and simple", but Trump's administration says Comey is the one lying. Simon Marks reports. Video, Audio
Hundreds use Tillerson visit to protest climate change
Around 200 people stood outside Parliament in the pouring rain today to protest against the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the United States pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Audio
Who is US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson?
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is another of Trump's outsiders... although that depends on the question - outside of what? Not a career politician, he was a very particular kind of corporate… Audio
US vows increased committment to Asia Pacific
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with the Prime Minister Bill English and the Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee in Wellington. Audio
USA correspondent Susan Milligan
Susan Milligan has the fallout from the latest Trump tweets, and cities all over the South are trying to take down old Confederate statues, and it's revealing both a cultural and political divide. Audio
The USA is out...
President Donald Trump has announced the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement saying the deal would hamstring the economy, weaken American workers and undermine US sovereignty.
…Pregnant teen banned from graduation
A pregnant US teenager has been banned from her school graduation on moral grounds. Audio
How seriously to regard North Korea's missile tests?
First Person - Waking to the news of another missile test by North Korea takes on a whole new perspective when you're in a country that's within range, writes Philippa Tolley. Video
FBI scrutinieses Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner
Washington Post's Matt Zapotosky talks to Checkpoint about Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, who is under FBI scrutiny as part of the Russia investigation. Video, Audio
USA correspondent Susan Milligan
Kathryn Ryan talks to Susan Milligan about the repeal and replace bill that would replace Obamacare. Audio
USA correspondent - Steve Almond
Kathryn Ryan talks to Steve Almond about the ongoing fallout from President Trump's sacking of FBI chief, James Comey. Audio
Trump tweets warning to Comey over leaks
US President Donald Trump has warned fired FBI chief James Comey against leaking material to the media.
