United States
More US marines due in Guam in 2021
About 2,500 US Marines are expected to move to a proposed base in Guam in 2021.
Chinese jets intercept US spy plane over South China Sea
The United States is accusing China of conducting an 'unsafe' interception of a US military aircraft over the South China Sea.
9/11 victims may be cleared to sue Saudi govt
A bill that would allow the families of 9/11 victims to sue the Saudi Arabian government has passed a key hurdle in the US Senate.
Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami: freeing a refugee rapper
Kim Hill talks to Iranian filmmaker Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami who is presenting her feature-length documentary Sonita, about an Afghani refugee girl who wants to be a rapper, at the 11th International… Audio
CNMI still waiting for promises from trench monument
The governor of the Northern Marianas has reminded the US President the territory is yet to reap the rewards of a protected sea area within the CNMI seven years after it was established.
Global artists spread message of marine conservation
Earlier this year, high profile local and international artists converged on Napier to paint inner city walls with a message about the importance of marine conservation issues. Audio
Decoding the Democratic race
ANALYSIS: Donald Trump's last opponent for the Republican nomination has capitulated, but the Democratic race grinds on. Phil Smith looks at the Democratic state of affairs.
Documentaries have the power to unite
What does it mean to live in the moment? Be Here Now: The Andy Whitfield story kicks off the launch of the Documentary Edge Festival this coming month, taking a look at the journey of an actor… Audio
US officials heading to NZ to talk TPP
A visit by US officials could be used to pressure the government into further concessions on the TPP deal, a long time critic of the trade pact says.
US to send 250 non-combat troops to Syria
The United States is to send 250 additional military personnel to Syria to support local militias in the fight against so-called Islamic State.
Eight killed in Ohio gun rampage
At least eight people have been killed in "execution-style killings" in four places near each other in rural Ohio.
Matthew Desmond: eviction, poverty and profit
Toby Manhire interviews Matthew Desmond, co-director of the Justice and Poverty Project at Harvard University, and author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Audio
US election: Democrats get fired up at NY debate
United States democratic presidential contenders Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have again criticised each other as the critical New York primary nears.
Trump would 'find a way' to back TPP - PM
Prime Minister John Key is confident US presidential candidate Donald Trump will support the TPP if elected. Audio
Gunman opens fire at US Capitol
US police have arrested a gunman after he shot and wounded a police officer inside the US Capitol building in Washington DC. Audio
US correspondent, Steve Almond
Despite considerable resistance to both candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton appear to be headed for the general election. The rhetorical battle lines are already been drawn up. He also has… Audio
North Korea sentences US student to hard labour
An American student has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labour in North Korea for crimes against the state.
US purse seiners given nod to fish across Pacific region
Over 30 US-flagged purse seiners have been issued licenses to fish in waters of 17 Pacific countries under a new treaty.
Marshall Islands bills would restrict off-shore voting
Two pieces of legislation in the Marshall Islands would, if passed, amend the law to eliminate voting by postal ballots for people who live offshore.
Steve Almond - US correspondent
United States presidential primaries. Trump University lawsuits. Audio
