California
Vince Staples: 'I care about schools, people going hungry, mental health'
Vince Staples talks with Leilani Momoisea about those annoying requests to do 'funny' videos, writing the perfect clickbait headline, and wanting everyone to just say his name. Video, Audio
Anwton - D.I.Y. rapper with attitude
North-American Rapper Antwon stops by RNZ to drop a tune while he's in New Zealand. Audio
Tower Of Power’s Emilio Castillo
One of the world’s most popular funk bands Tower of Power, a staple of Californian soul-funk, is about to bring their revue to Auckland.
They’ve been 48 years on the road and the ever changing band… Audio
California wildfire forces 82,000 to evacuate
More than 80,000 people are being evacuated from their homes in Southern California, as a fast-moving wildfire continues to grow.
Violent clashes between white nationalists and protesters in California
Multiple people have been stabbed in clashes between competing groups at a rally by white nationalists in California.
'Epic' California wildfire forces thousands to flee
A massive wildfire burning out of control in the foothills of central California has killed two people and left at least 150 homes in ruins.
Hillary Clinton might well be challenged
Hillary Clinton's road to becoming the Democrats nominee still faces hurdles. Audio
Somini Sengupta
They say you can never go home again. But after 30 years away, Somini Sengupta, who was born in Calcutta, returned to India to be the New Delhi bureau chief for The New York Times. She says the… Audio
Buskers - Mimi Gilbert
Busker Mimi Gilbert is a native of Ojai, California - a valley town in Ventura County known for its new age hippyish vibe. In recent years Mimi has spent much of her time in New Zealand; performing… Audio, Gallery
Los Angeles schools closed over threat
Los Angeles shut more than 1000 public schools due to the threat of an attack, which federal officials later said was most likely a hoax.
Uber for marijuana
Zoë Corbyn is based in San Francisco and she's been looking at some of the business opportunities created by a relaxation in the legal use of marijuana. Audio
Victims of San Bernardino mass shooting identifid.
The names of the 14 people killed in yesterday's shooting rampage in California have been released. Audio
Mass shooting at holiday party in America
US police have just named the suspects in the latest mass shooting. Audio
Two US shooting suspects dead
Two suspects believed responsible for a shooting spree at a social services center in California, that's left 14 people dead, have themselves been killed by police. Audio
Lucy Jones - 'The Earthquake Lady'
Dr Lucy Jones is among the world's most influential seismologists and, as a native of California, she also has the practical experience of living on shaky ground. Audio
California drought worst in 500 years - study
A new study has found California is the driest its been in more than 500 years. Audio
California wildfires 'state of emergency'
The governor of California has declared a state of emergency after wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes in the north of the state.
The drought shamer
Tony Corcoran is a "droughtshamer" on a crusade to name and shame Californian water wasters by posting videos of what they are doing on social media. Audio
How California is dealing with its drought
California is in the grip of its worst drought in over a thousand years with no significant rainfall in about four years, and only about a year's supply of water left in its reservoirs. Water… Audio
Big Daddy
Phil O'Brien talks with long running southern California band Big Daddy, the original mash-up band that perform contemporary hits arranged and performed in the classic styles of 1950s rock & roll… Audio
