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Kabul looks set to fall to Taliban in Afghanistan
The Taliban continues to take over parts of Afganistan, and now the US State Department is also admitting the beginning of the end in Kabul and is starting to pull US personnel out. The seizure of… Audio
Alaska rocked by powerful earthquake, no major damage or injury reported
The most powerful US earthquake in half a century left Alaska mostly unscathed, thanks to the remote location and depth of the epicentre, officials say.
Calling Home: Matt Couper in Las Vegas
Las Vegas isn't the first place that springs to mind when you think about artists moving somewhere to seek refuge or inspiration, but it's been a home base for NZ artists Matt Couper and his wife J.K… Audio
Collapsed Miami building demolished ahead of storm
The partially collapsed Miami-area condo where 24 people are confirmed dead was demolished on Sunday night, ahead of the possible arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa.
Second Florida building evacuated as death toll rises to 22
The death toll has risen to 22 from the collapse of a Florida condominium tower, after the remains of four more victims were found in the rubble
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about some developments on the Donald Trump front. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News. Audio
Black Lives Matter on Chauvin verdict
It's been a day of deep reflection for the US after Derek Chauvin was found guilty for the murder of George Floyd.
It was a significant result for fractured race relations in the United States.
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The defence in the Derek Chauvin trial has rested
The defence in the Derek Chauvin trial has rested, and closing arguments are expected next week. Today, Derek Chauvin told the Minneapolis court he would not testify about his actions in regards to… Audio
Daunte Wright: Police officer charged over shooting
A white police officer who shot and killed a black man in Minneapolis will be charged for his death. Kim Potter fired her gun instead of her taser when trying to arrest Daunte Wright at a traffic stop… Audio
Robbie Ellis
Robbie Ellis joins us for an update on the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine in the USA. Audio
Biden compares Xi to Putin, Republican voting plans to Jim Crow laws
US President Joe Biden has held his first official news conference vowing to push China to play by international rules and defending his policy to provide shelter to children crossing the US border…
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into sea near Japan
North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the sea near Japan, Japan's prime minister says, fuelling tensions ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Russia recalls Ambassador to US
Russia has recalled its ambassador to the United States back to Moscow for consultations after President Joe Biden said overnight Vladimir Putin would 'pay a price' for meddling in the US election.
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More pressure on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Hard on the heels of a court case and renewed criticism of their organisation just before the Golden Globes at the beginning of March more pressure has gone on the Hollywood Foreign Press… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about the sweeping nature of US President, Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion covid stimulus bill, the ongoing Republican resistance to it and fears of another crisis at the Mexican… Audio
US warns of 'active threat' over Microsoft attack
The US is expressing growing concern over a hack on Microsoft's Exchange email software that the tech company has blamed on China.
US accuses Saudi prince of approving Khashoggi capture or kill
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved of an operation to capture or kill dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in 2018, a US intelligence assessment says.
President Biden to declare major disaster in Texas
US President Joe Biden is set to declare a major disaster for Texas, clearing the way for more federal funds to be spent on relief efforts.
Oregon decriminalises all drugs in small amounts
Police in Oregon can no longer arrest someone for small amounts of hard drugs such as heroin, LSD, and other drugs. Audio
House delivers Trump impeachment charge
Al Gillespie, Professor of International Law at Waikato University, speaks to The Panel. Audio