Simon Marks
US Election on knife edge, Trump threatens to go to Supreme Court
The US presidential election is hanging in the balance.
The outcome depends on a handful of states - Arizona, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Nevada.
The results may not be known for… Audio
Election day finally arrives in the United States
It's election day in the United States.
In a matter of hours results will begin rolling in for Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
It has been a campaign marred by a pandemic, protests and police killings… Audio
Trump, Biden spend last day on campaign trail
President Trump and Joe Biden are spending one last day on the campaign trail in the United States.
America's Presidential election ends tomorrow night, and President Trump is already threatening to… Audio
US election: Covid-19 casts shadow over final sprint to polls
A Covid-19 cloud hangs over the United States in the final sprint to election day.
There's just two days for Joe Biden and Donald Trump to secure votes as both candidates canvas key swing states.
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US election race heats up in Florida
It's all eyes on Florida where Donald Trump and Joe Biden will duke it out in the city of Tampa, five days out from the US presidential election. The two party leaders will address rallies hours apart… Audio
Only 5 days until US elections with frantic campaigning
To the United States now where there is only five days to go until the Presidential election. Joining us is our correspondent Simon Marks. Audio
One week to US election
It's one week until the US presidential election and the two candidates - Donald Trump and Joe Biden - are throwing their efforts into the key battleground states.
President Trump faces a busy… Audio
Amy Coney Barrett's appointment turns SCOTUS conservative
Staying State-side now, where Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed to the Supreme Court by the US Senate. Coming as it does just one week from the election, her hugely controversial appointment… Audio
US Supreme Court vote to take place next Monday
The US Senate judiciary committee has this morning approved a confirmation vote next Monday for Amy Coney Barrett - Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Ruth… Audio
US Election campaign catch up with Simon Marks
With the New Zealand election largely put to bed, we can turn our attention to to the fast-approaching US presidential contest. It's now less than two weeks until the election day on 3 November.
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Trump gets grouchy with Fauci, behind in polls
To the US now where President Donald Trump continues to take pot-shots at the head of his Covid-19 response Dr Anthony Fauci. For more on that and all the news from the Presidential campaign, Anna… Audio
NZ credited for helping US charge Russian intelligence officers
NZ is being cited by US Department of Justice for assistance in bringing criminal charges against Russian intelligence officers for hacking.
Washington correspondent Simon Marks speaks to Susie… Audio
Donald Trump refusing to take part in second debate if it's virtual
President Donald Trump has he won't "waste his time" on a virtual presidential debate on 15 October and will hold a rally instead.
Joe Biden has said he would participate, but has suggested moving… Audio
Trump proclaims he's feeling great shortly after leaving hospital
A still contagious Donald Trump has continued tweeting this morning, including one all in capitals reading "I FEEL GREAT".
Trump is back at the White House after three days of hospital treatment… Audio
Donald Trump planning to leave hospital
President Donald Trump is preparing to leave hospital despite still being infected with Covid-19.
A short time ago, the President announced on Twitter that he'll be leaving the Walter Reed Medical… Audio
Donald Trump's doctors claim his condition is improving
Donald Trump's doctors say the president's condition has "continued to improve" since the last medical update and he could be discharged from hospital as soon as tomorrow.
Speaking outside the Walter… Audio
Update on latest condition of US President
To the US now where doctors have just updated the nation on the condition of President Donald Trump, He remains at the Walter Reed medical centre and is reported to be experiencing only mild symptoms… Audio
Trump is in hospital with Covid-19. What's next?
American president Donald Trump is in hospital after he, his wife Melania, and one of their top aides contracted Covid-19. The fallout has already seen US stock futures plummet, and with the country's… Audio
President Trump heads to hospital
Washington correspondent Simon Marks joins us for an update on the health of US President Trump who is being taken to Walter Reed medical center. President Trump tested positive for Covid-19… Audio
US presidential debate called 'shambolic', 'hostile', 'chaotic'
"Shambolic", "hostile", "messy" and "chaotic".
These are just some of the words used to describe the first US presidential debate in which Donald Trump and Joe Biden locked horns.
It's now led to… Audio