USA
I hear America singing: 10 visions of America in song
There isn’t a country on earth that has been namechecked in more songs than the USA. As we ponder politics, here are ten songs offering unique visions of America. Video
Reaction to US election with David Farrar
Reaction to US election with David Farrar from Kiwiblog. Audio
Kate Camp - Election night
New Zealand poet and political junkie Kate Camp live from New York.. Audio
Correspondent Nina-Maria Potts on the eve of the US election
Nina-Maria Potts is covering the election in Washington DC. She joins Checkpoint with the latest in the day's campaigning. Video, Audio
Final day of campaigning in US presidential election
In the United States, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are finishing up their election campaigns, before America heads to the polls tomorrow. Video, Audio
Can the 1 percent solve inequality?
Can the one percent be part of the solution to wealth inequality? US activist Chuck Collins believes they have a role. Audio
Economists letter might put Trump over the top
Opinion - It's a worry when economists write an open letter, such as the one penned last week saying Donald Trump would be a disaster as US president, writes business journalist Rob Hosking.
Security scare for Trump
Republican Donald Trump was rushed off stage by security agents at a rally in Reno, Nevada, after a perceived security threat.
Simon Marks - US Political Correspondent
America is about to vote for its 45th President and Commander in Chief. After months of vitriol and animosity it will be down to the public to decide whether it will be the first woman in the oval… Audio
US Correspondent Steve Almond
Kathryn Ryan talks to US Correspondent Steve Almond about the latest developments in the US Presidential race, Trump vs Clinton. Audio
Simon Marks - Clinton vs the FBI
US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is demanding that the FBI release more details about a new batch of emails they're reviewing that regards her handling of classified information while she was… Audio
Rosberg tops timing for US Grand Prix
F1 championship leader Nico Rosberg and Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton limbered up for their U.S. Grand Prix duel by topping practice sessions.
Did Trump out-Trump himself in the last debate?
Did Donald Trump hijack his own performance at the third and final US presidential showdown against Hilary Clinton? Despite a more self assured and polished performance over all by the Republican… Audio
US correspondent Susan Milligan
Susan Milligan reports on the latest Clinton-Trump head-to head, as well as Paul Ryan telling Republicans he will no longer defend or campaign for Mr Trump. Audio
Bren Smith: growing plants and protein in the sea
Kathryn Ryan talks with Bren Smith, a former commercial fisherman in the US who decided the industrial fishing system he loved being a part of was pillaging the oceans and there would be no life-long… Video, Audio, Gallery
LOTUS (Lionel of the United States)
Emmy Award Winning Renaissance Lawyer and News Decoder Michael William Lebron AKA Lionel on the state of political play in the U.S. Audio
Trump may not have paid taxes for years - report
Donald Trump may have avoided paying income tax for up to 18 years after declaring a $916 million loss on his 1995 tax returns, according to a report.
Trump berates ex-beauty pageant winner
Donald Trump has attacked a former beauty pageant winner who criticised him for alleged sexist and misogynistic remarks as "disgusting".
Tower Of Power’s Emilio Castillo
One of the world’s most popular funk bands Tower of Power, a staple of Californian soul-funk, is about to bring their revue to Auckland.
They’ve been 48 years on the road and the ever changing band… Audio
Torres and officials to escort military in recon tour of Pagan
Local and federal officials in the Northern Marianas are set to tour Pagan this weekend as part of ongoing talks on US plans for a live-fire training facility.
