United States
US rapist can share custody of victim's child
The case of a US man awarded joint custody of a child whose mother he raped when she was 12 has provoked outrage.
Calls for gun accessory which makes weapons even deadlier to be banned
Momentum is growing across the United States for a ban on bump-stock devices following Stephen Paddock's rampage which left 58 people dead and more than 500 injured. Video, Audio
Tillerson denies rumours of rift with Trump
In an unusual public statement, the US Secretary of State affirmed support for Donald Trump - but did not directly deny he'd called him a moron. Audio
Latest Republican push to repeal Obamacare collapses
A Republican plan to replace Obamacare will not be voted on this week, effectively signalling its collapse.
US correspondent Susan Milligan
Susan Milligan talks to Kathryn Ryan about President Trump's war of words with North Korea, kneeling for NFL, and health care. Audio
NFL shows defiance after Trump urges boycott
NFL players have knelt and locked arms in a wave of protests at President Donald Trump's "offensive" and "divisive" comments aimed at their teammates.
Changing the game
What are the game-changers for fashion buyers and influencers? And why is Instagram booming in Asia? Sonia Sly chats to David Jones buying manager Teneille Ferguson and influencers Mary Seng and David… Audio, Gallery
Bridalwear chilled to perfection
Trish Peng is a designer who creates show-stopping wedding gowns. At last year's NZ Fashion Week her 25-metre long train broke a world record and this year she created a dress that had to be kept in… Audio
Concerns in Honolulu over mounting tax for rail project
There are concerns taxpayers in Honolulu will end up having to pay more money for the city's embattled rapid transit rail project.
USA correspondent Steve Almond
Steve Almond talks about how the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Harvey will change the agenda in Washington; and North Korea's latest nuclear hostilities. Audio
President Trump pardons controversial sheriff Joe Arpaio
US President Donald Trump has pardoned an Arizona sheriff who had been convicted for not stopping traffic patrols targeting suspected immigrants.
Trump willing to 'close government' to build Mexico wall
Donald Trump says he will close down the US government if necessary to build his wall along the Mexico border.
Total eclipse covers United States
The first total eclipse in almost a century to sweep across the US inspired Americans as they marvelled in the wonder of the cosmos' rarest phenomena - and now the most photographed eclipse in… Video, Audio
North Korea confirms Guam plans, but waits for US
Kim Jong Un says he will watch the actions of his rivals for a while longer before making a decision, state media report. Audio
USA correspondent Susan Milligan
Susan Milligan talks to Kathryn Ryan about the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia after a car rammed into anti-white supremacist protesters, and also. is the GOP abandoning its President? Audio
From Mexican ganglands to organic gardening in NZ
It's a long way from US narco-ganglands to growing organic food in NZ, but Adán Tijerina has made it. The community-minded Wellington entrepreneur shares his story with Lynda Chanwai-Earle. Audio, Gallery
From Mexican ganglands to organic gardening in NZ
It's a long way from US narco-ganglands to growing organic food in NZ, but Adán Tijerina has made it. The community-minded Wellington entrepreneur shares his story with Lynda Chanwai-Earle.
AudioANZUS would be invoked against N Korea - Turnbull
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says if North Korea launches an attack on the United States, his country will join the conflict.
Giant chicken symbol of protest against Trump
A giant inflatable chicken with a hair style resembling the US president has been placed on the White House lawn to protest against his "game of chicken" with North Korea. Collette Luke reports. Audio
