Barack Obama
Obamamania in overdrive . . .
The private visit of former US president Barack Obama got blanket coverage this week, even though he blanked the media and he said little of substance.
Video, AudioWhat price can you put on Obama's NZ visit?
Barack Obama's three-day visit to New Zealand was touted as a chance to showcase this country on the world stage, but has anyone outside of NZ noticed he's here? Sarah Robson tried to find out. Video, Audio
Barack Obama impressed after meeting Māori wahine leaders
On his last day in the country, former United States president Barack Obama brunched with a group of Māori women business and community leaders. John Boynton spoke to some of them. Video, Audio
Obama's visit to NZ: 'He came, he saw, he putted'
Former US president Barack Obama's visit to New Zealand will not go down as historic, significant, or even mildly interesting, writes Finlay Macdonald.
Obama wraps up whirlwind NZ visit
Former United States President Barack Obama is wrapping up his whirlwind three-day visit to New Zealand.
Obama fans, invitees make most of public leg of NZ visit
The 44th president of the United States was the main event at an invite-only dinner for 800 guests in Auckland last night. But, on the streets of Auckland, outside the dinner venue, and outside… Audio
Ardern on Obama: 'We talked about pressing issues'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it was a privilege to officially welcome former US President Barack Obama to New Zealand.
Powerful pōwhiri for Barack Obama
Former US president Barack Obama has been officially welcomed to New Zealand at Government House in a rousing haka performed by Auckland's Selwyn College students. Video, Audio
Obama-generated publicity for NZ: 'A real coup'
Barack Obama's visit to Northland will give the region publicity that money just can't buy, a tourism leader says.
Obama dinner could be awkward for politicians
The dinner event for Barack Obama could be a touch awkward for politicians tonight, with it being co-hosted by Air New Zealand which has been under attack by MP Shane Jones.
Obama snapped with a 'real' kiwi
Former president of the United States Barack Obama spent his first day in New Zealand playing golf with Sir John Key and taking pictures with a kiwi bird.
Shane Jones' Air NZ row may make an awkward Obama dinner
Things may be awkward at the dinner being held for President Barack Obama in Auckland on Thursday night, with the attendance of government minister Shane Jones who's been launching concerted attacks… Audio
Barack Obama plays golf with Sir John Key
Northland reporter Lois Williams joins Checkpoint live from near Kauri Cliffs, where Barack Obama and John Key have been playing golf. Audio
Barack Obama spends first day golfing in New Zealand
Barack Obama spent today travelling from Auckland to Northland, where he played golf with John Key. He will meet Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tomorrow before attending an invite-only event with 800… Audio
Wahine Toa prepares to meet Barack Obama
Two women involved in the collective Wahine Toa will be meeting Barack Obama today and they're absolutely over the moon about it. Wahine Toa is a group of Maori women leaders hand picked by Nancy… Audio
Obama's NZ visit: Golf, powhiri, private talks
Former US President Barack Obama has arrived in New Zealand. He landed just after midnight having travelled from Singapore by private jet for his three-day private visit here. RNZ reporter Eva Corlett… Audio
Obama's visit will boost NZ's profile - Gilbert
Former US President Barack Obama has arrived in New Zealand. He landed just after midnight having travelled from Singapore by private jet for his three-day visit. Mr Obama's visit will include a… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 21 March 2018
Obama's NZ visit: Golf, powhiri, private talks; Govt snipes at Air NZ over regional flights; Air NZ boss reacts to govt call on regional flights; The Facebook, Cambridge Analytica saga, explained… Audio
Obama's NZ visit: What's on the agenda
Meeting the leaders of tomorrow - as well as the leaders of today - will be on Barack Obama's agenda when he makes his first visit to New Zealand this week.
Obama to meet Ardern, young leaders in NZ visit
Meeting the leaders of tomorrow as well as the leaders of today will be on Barack Obama's agenda when he makes his first visit to New Zealand this week. He'll be officially welcomed with a powhiri in… Audio
