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Parkland shooting survivors arrive in Christchurch
Survivors of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Florida arrived in Christchurch this morning and will spend a week with the Student Volunteer Army. Audio
Govt's defence strategy takes solid stance on China
The way the government has highlighted concerns about China in its long-term strategy for defence has surprised some New Zealand academics, who warn China won't be pleased. Video, Audio
INTERVIEW: Kendrick Lamar, a kid from Compton
Long before the accolades and attention, Kendrick Lamar told RNZ Music there was nothing phony about him and his stories of Compton. Ahead of his July shows, we revisit a 2012 conversation with the… Video, Audio
More refugees leave Nauru for US
Twenty one more refugees have left Nauru for the United States.
Hawaii volcanic crater unrecognisable
Ongoing seismic activity and gas emissions have made the crater at the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano unrecognisable.
Two more explosions at Kilauea Volcano
Two more volcanic explosions have been recorded at the summit of Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island.
Clear evidence cyclones are more devastating - scientist
It is becoming increasingly clear that cyclones are becoming more devastating, and human activity is one of the main drivers, a cyclone scientist says.
Insight: Abortion in America
Philippa Thomas is in Washington for the BBC's World Service to speak to lobbyists on both sides of this abortion issue, while there she visits the Supreme Court and watch as nine judges hear the…
'Substantial chance' Korean summit may be delayed - Trump
US President Donald Trump has said there is a "substantial chance" a historic summit with North Korea's Kim Jong-un next month may be delayed.
US vows 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran
The top US diplomat says the measures will leave Iran "battling to keep its economy alive" and will together constitute "unprecedented financial pressure on the Iranian regime".
Meghan Markle always destined for big things, former teacher says
Meghan Markle was in every school play, and was such a good actress even as a teenager that her former teachers knew she would make it - but they didn't know she'd end up a princess. Her former… Video, Audio
North Korea cancels talks with South Korea and warns US
North Korea also warned the US over the fate of Kim Jong-un's summit with President Donald Trump slated for next month.
Activists mock US gun culture with 'gun-sharing' dock
A Chicago public art installation is raising eyebrows in its protest of American gun culture.
Nearly 2000 evacuated away from Hawaii volcano
Nearly 2000 people on Hawaii's Big Island have been evacuated from their homes after lava eruptions destroyed five houses and sulphur dioxide gas threatened to harm people in the area.
Nine feared dead after military plane crash in US
Nine people are feared dead after a military cargo plane crashed in the US state of Georgia, officials say.
Cambridge Analytica closing down
US media is reporting Cambridge Analytica is shutting its doors, in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The political consultancy company, which worked for Donald Trump's presidential… Audio
Second tugboat arrives in American Samoa
American Samoa has met the US Coast Guard's requirement to have two tugboats on hand to accommodate large tonnage vessels like tankers and cruise ships.
Trump looks at rejoining Trans-Pacific Partnership
US President Donald Trump has ordered officials to look at whether the United States might re-join the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The move comes as Mr Trump escalates a trade war with China. Mr Trump… Audio
Wall Street hit by trade war fears
Trade tensions between China and the US have been ramped up after Beijing adds another bout of retaliatory tariffs against the US.
Veteran White House reporter Connie Lawn dies aged 73
RNZ's long-serving White House correspondent Connie Lawn has died at the age of 73 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.
