America
Stop executions - former US Death Row supervisor tells Checkpoint
The Supreme Court has given the go ahead for Arkansas to carry out its first execution since 2005. Patrick Crain tells Checkpoint he believes executions should be done away with. Video, Audio
Illegal US man deported after wife votes for Trump
Roberto Beristain entered the US illegally in 1998. He's now been deported after his wife voted for Donald Trump. John Campbell talks to the family's advocate Adam Ansari. Video, Audio
NZ Trump advisor accused of 'criminal conflict of interest'
Trump advisor, New Zealander Chris Liddell, was involved in a meeting with business leaders from 12 companies, including 10 in which he held stock, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics says. Audio
Leaked 2005 Trump tax return angers White House
A leaked tax return for US President Donald Trump shows he paid $38 million US dollars in tax on more than $150 million of income in 2005. Audio
Immigrants fear of safety after surge in deportations in US
U.S immigrants are fearful after hundreds of people were rounded up in targetted raids. Roger Rocha is the national president of the League of United Latin American Citizens says he expects the raids… Audio
He thought he was above the rules: Former colleague of Flynn
"He's like a 14-year-old bad boy... because there's no rules for anyone on his team". We speak with Sarah Chayes, an ex-colleague of now former national security adviser to President Donald Trump… Audio
The faces of 'back-row' America
Since 2012, Chris Arnade has travelled deep into small-town America, photographing America’s poor. Audio
Language, kumara and chickens - proof of Polynesian voyaging
Polynesian voyagers reaching the Americas is no longer just speculation but a bona fide theory backed by mounting evidence. Audio
US correspondent, Steve Almond
Kathryn Ryan talks to correspondent, Steve Almond about the latest news and fallout from the US election, including the recount dispute and President Elect, Donald Trump's new cabinet picks Audio
Post-Trump: Diversity or division - Are we racist?
The election of Donald Trump has stoked fears of a backlash against minorities. In NZ, ethnic communities are wondering what impact his win will have on them? Video, Audio, Gallery
Post-Trump: Diversity or division - Are we racist?
The election of Donald Trump has stoked fears of a backlash against minorities. In NZ, ethnic communities are wondering what impact his win will have on them?
Video, AudioPossible Trump presidency prompts business fears
Analysis - The prospect of a Donald Trump presidency in the United States is not sitting well with those charged with looking at the impact on New Zealand's economy, writes Patrick O'Meara.
Trump presidency looking remote as Clinton surges in polls
Donald Trump's chances of gaining the keys to the White House look increasingly remote as Hillary Clinton surges in the latest polls. Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has the latest. Audio
Simon Marks picks over yesterday's presidential debate
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton clash in the final presidential debate. Our correspondent Simon Marks was there and says Mr Trump failed to capitalise on a good start when he refused to say he'd… Audio
Clinton widens lead over Trump in polls
Hillary Clinton widens her lead over Donald Trump in national polls but Mr Trump is staying close in key swing states. Simon Marks in Washington DC has the latest. Audio
Millions evacuate as Hurricane Matthew approaches US
Millions of people along the south eastern US coastline have been told to evacuate as Hurricane Matthew approaches. Video, Audio
Vice presidential hopefuls to square off in only debate
Vice-presidential candidates Mike Pence and Tim Kaine face off in their only debate today. Our correspondent Simon Marks says both will have to answer awkward questions in defence of their boss. Audio
US Vice Presidential hopefuls square off today
The American vice presidential candidates square off for their first televised debate today. Our correspondent Priscilla Huff looks at what to expect. Audio
US correspondent Susan Milligan
The latest from the US from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, and more about Donald Trump's right hand man, Mike Pence. Audio
Thousands gather in Cleveland to protest against Trump
Thousands have gathered in Cleveland to protest against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. We talk to one of the protestors. Audio
