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Bombs sent to De Niro, Biden
More bombs have been sent to high profile democrats in the US, today former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Robert De Niro. They are similar to the explosive devices sent to several other critics… Audio
'Bombs' target Democrats
Suspected bombs have been intercepted on the way to Former US President Obama, former Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and other high profile Democrats. Officials are calling it an act of… Audio
Jamal Khashoggi & the US-Saudi relationship
As Turkish investigators intensify their search for the remains of the dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, how will the United States respond? Kathryn talks with Barak Barfi - a research… Audio
Swift result for voter registrations in US
All it took was one Instagram post by pop singer Taylor Swift to get people registering to vote for the US mid-term elections. She says she sent a message to her followers because she's against… Audio
Trump apologises to Kavanaugh before swearing in
Conservative lawmaker Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by the Senate as the United States' next Supreme Court Judge after an acrimonious process in which he faced several allegations of sexual… Audio
Kavanaugh aftermath, Texas red or blue?
US correspondent Susan Milligan on the impact of Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to the Supreme Court, and a look at the changing demographic of Texas and how that is likely to affect voting, red or… Audio
Kavanaugh saga reaching fever pitch
Tomorrow the US Senate decide whether to ratify the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The Panel's US correspondent Karen Kasler joins us to summarise the past few days. Audio
Global shipping industry braces for disruption in trade dispute
The global shipping industry is bracing for possible disruption, caused by the escalating trade dispute between the United States and China. Audio
A bad time to be a young man in America?
Donald Trump claims it's a scary time for young men in America, suggesting that even the most unimpeachable life can be destroyed when ancient skeletons are dragged out of closets Audio
Financial markets have rallied
Financial markets have rallied, businesses and politicians have breathed sighs of relief on the news that the United States and Canada have reached a deal to redraw the North American Free Trade… Audio
Kavanaugh hearing
US Supreme Court candidate Judge Brett Kavanaugh has undergone questioning before the US Senate's Judiciary Committee about several allegations of historic sex abuse. His appearance was preceded by… Audio
Kavanaugh hearing roundup
Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the US Supreme Court is in jeopardy, after several women stepped forward to accuse him of sexually harrassing and assaulting him while at high school. Audio
Federal Reserve raises US rates
The Reserve Bank has held its cash rate steady at 1-point-75 percent and issued a statement that was similar to its August decision. Audio
Donald Trump laughed at during UN speech
US President Donald Trump's assertion that his administration has achieved more than any other in history prompted chuckles at the UN General Assembly, but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was not among… Video, Audio
Ardern:no laughing at Trump
Jacinda Ardern is continuing to be a popular presence in New York this week. She was interviewed on CNN, Donald Trump personally asked after her baby Neve and she in turn remained poker-faced while… Audio
Brett Kavanaugh's hearing & US hurricane poverty
US correspondent Susan Milligan with the ongoing Senate judiciary committee hearing into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Also the effect natural disasters… Audio
Second sex assault claim against Kavanaugh
A second woman has gone public with a claim of historic sex assault by US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.It is another alleged assault stemming from Kavanaugh's teens. Meanwhile, Yale Law… Audio
US dismisses Iran blame over deadly attack
The US ambassador to the UN has urged Iran to "look in the mirror" for the causes of an attack on a military parade that killed 25 on Saturday.
'Bula' trademark causes outcry in NZ
The commonly-used Fijian greeting has been trademarked this month by United States businessman Ross Kashtan, who runs a kava bar as well as the 'Bula Kafe' in Florida. Video, Audio
Brett Kavanaugh nomination jeopardised by sexual assault claims
Donald Trump's preferred nomination for Supreme Court Justice, Brett Kavanaugh, has been accused of sexually assaulting a women, Dr Christine Ford, while he was at high school. Audio
