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Animator Chrissy Metge on her new book
Chrissy Metge is a London-based Kiwi who has been working as an animator and author for a number of years. She's worked with animation studios from Pixar to Weta, Marvel, and George Lucas's ILM - and… Audio
US: Jan 6 hearing hiatus, Biden Covid recovery, big week for economic data
US correspondent Ron Elving joins Kathryn to talk about the last January 6 hearing ahead of the summer break, and why it may have done more damage to Donald Trump than the previous seven. Will his… Audio
Record floods in Yellowstone National Park bring nature reset
Record breaking floods which caused major damage in the Yellowstone National Park in the US have highlighted the challenges of climate change for park managers but have also forced a natural reset… Audio
Trump ex-adviser Bannon convicted of contempt of US Congress
Steve Bannon, an advisor to former President Donald Trump and an influential figure on the American right, has been convicted of contempt of Congress.
China warns of 'forceful measures' if US House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan
China's government has warned that it would take "forceful measures" if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, after the Financial Times said she would go to the…
Pacific news in brief for 18 July
Media coverage of Pacific Islands is slanted, researchers say; most venues ready for 2023 Pacific Games; NZ told to pause on deep-sea mining; and more.
Biden raises Khashoggi murder with Saudi prince
US President Joe Biden says he raised the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about the January 6 investigation as Congress returns from recess, also the state of the US economy. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR… Audio
Shireen Abu Aqla: US releases result of test on bullet that killed reporter
The bullet that killed a Palestinian-American journalist was too badly damaged to reach a definitive conclusion about whether the origin was Israeli or Palestinian gunfire, US officials say.
Ohio city Akron imposes curfew after protests over police killing of Black man
The Ohio city of Akron has declared a state of emergency after protests over the police killing of an unarmed Black man turned unruly on Sunday night.
Mediawatch for 3 July 2022
Abortion angst in America triggers media reaction here; Willie Jackson: new minister in charge at pivotal media moment. Audio
'Stacks of bodies': 46 dead migrants found in truck in Texas
The bodies of 46 dead migrants have been discovered inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, according to city officials.
Abortion ruling, anti-trans laws top of mind during US Pride events
People celebrating US Pride events have expressed outrage at the Supreme Court's overturning of the constitutional right to abortion, and a wave of anti-transgender laws.
March For Our Lives: US rallies for stricter gun laws
Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied across the US to call for stricter gun laws in the wake of mass shootings.
South Korea, US launch missiles in response to North Korea firings
South Korea and the United States have fired eight surface-to-surface missiles off South Korea's east coast today in response to North Korea's short range ballistic missile launches on Sunday.
Six dead in Philadelphia, Tennessee in latest US mass shootings
Mass shootings in Pennsylvania and Tennessee have killed at least six people and wounded more than 25.
NZ lining up beside old 'friend' after historic White House visit
Power Play - Ardern's visit to the White House was well overdue but comes at a time when New Zealand needs to be drawing clear battle lines between friend and foe.
Oklahoma gunman who killed four targeted surgeon who treated him
A gunman who killed four people at an Oklahoma medical building before killing himself had gone there to kill a doctor who he blamed for back pain he felt after surgery, authorities say.
Jacinda Ardern meets Joe Biden, Kamala Harris at White House
It's been months of planning, and at times seemed like it would never happen. But today Jacinda Ardern sat down with the US President in the Oval Office - just the third time a New Zealand Prime… Video, Audio
Ardern's prize White House meeting amid China concerns
Kathryn speaks with RNZ political editor Jane Patterson from Washington DC, where Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has met with US president Joe Biden earlier today. The pair have acknowledged more work… Audio
