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Sanders endorses Clinton in DNC speech
To applause from many and booing from some, former Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders finally delivered a passionate endorsement of Hillary Clinton and urged supporters to vote for her. Audio
US correspondent - Steve Almond
Steve Almond on day one of the Democratic National Convention and also the resignation of the chair of the party's national committee. This follows leaked material which indicated the DNC tried to… Audio
Email scandal threatens to derail Democrats Congress
The Democratic Party convention gets under way without long time party leader Debbie Wasserman Shulz at the helm. Political columnist Brent Budowsky predicts party liberals will fall in behind Hillary… Audio
Bernie supporters speak out at DNC
Kim Crozier and Karen Suykins say the Sanders supporters, and American voters they know, don't want Hilary Clinton as President even if that means the risk of President Trump. Video, Audio
Email leak may prove disastrous for Democrats
The chair of the DNC has resigned on the eve of the convention after leaked emails reveal Party officials were actively favouring Hillary Clinton. Democratic Strategist Mary-Anne Marsh joins… Video, Audio
Tonga's Ha'apai still in need of water tanks
The New Zealand Defence Force says water storage facilites are still a necessity two years after Cyclone Ian hit Tonga. Audio
Democrat chief quits over emails showing plot against Sanders
Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has resigned amid a furor over leaked emails showing party officials plotting against Bernie Sanders during the primary campaign. Our… Audio
Wildfire spreads north of Los Angeles
A fast-moving wildfire that has forced people to flee from their homes northwest of Los Angeles has blackened some 20,000 acres and is threatening homes.
Record number of US women going to Olympics
A record contingent of 292 women will be part of a powerful 555-strong United States team at next month's Rio Olympics.
Marshalls demands US re-think on trafficking listing
A U.S. Government report claims the Marshall Islands is one of the worst in the world for human trafficking.
Trump says US won't commit to defending NATO allies
Republican failed presidential candidate, Ted Cruz, is refusing to back down on his refusal to endorse Donald Trump. We cross to Cleveland for the latest from our US correspondent, Simon Marks. Audio
Foreign Minister says he won't be asking US about ship
America is sending a naval ship to the New Zealand navy's 75th anniversary celebrations. Our Foreign Affairs Minister says he will not be asking the United States to confirm or deny whether the ship… Audio
Architect of anti-nuclear law welcomes US ship visit
One of its architects of New Zealand's anti-nuclear law, Sir Geoffrey Palmer, says New Zealand's legislation was trying to stop the nuclear proliferation but now progress in nuclear disarmament has… Audio
McCully confident US ship will comply with NZ nuclear policy
American vice-president Joe Biden's announcement the US Navy will send a ship to help celebrate the New Zealand navy's 75th anniversary ends a standoff that began when the Lange government passed… Audio
Why are working class Americans supporting Donald Trump?
Kathryn Ryan spoke to author Thomas Frank in July about why the working class supports Donald Trump. Audio
Speculation mounts US will send naval ship to NZ
Joe Biden's in Auckland -- the first American vice-president to visit since 1970. And there's speculation he may announce a US Navy ship visit. US Analyst Paul Buchanan looks at his objectives during… Audio
US Vice President talks up focus on Asia Pacific
At a dinner in Auckland, US vice-president Joe Biden has reiterated America's commitment to the Pacific region. He says it accounts for 40% of the world's commerce and will keep growing in importance.
…Delegates gather for Republican convention in Cleveland
Republican party members are gathering in Cleveland for a crucial moment in the American Presidential election campaign - the Republican Convention, which begins tomorrow. Audio
Motivation unclear for deadly shooting in Louisiana
A former US Marine has been identified as the gunman who shot dead three police officers and seriously injured three others in Baton Rouge. Audio
Seeing the world through animal eyes
Dr Temple Grandin of Colorado State University is a prominent autism educator, animal-rights advocate, livestock-equipment designer and an accidental fashion icon. She has a unique ability to… Audio
