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America and its guns
America's latest school shooting has ignited the discussion about gun use and ownership however there are many facts that seem to circulating that are incorrect or at least, exaggerated. Audio
Are we in for bad flu season like North America?
Will the bad strain of the flu in North America reach New Zealand? Audio
Syria says US air strike 'a war crime'
Syria has accused the US of carrying out a "brutal massacre" with a bombing attack in Deir al-Zour province that killed about 100 pro-government fighters.
Calls for heads to roll over US gymnastics sexual assaults
There are calls for representatives from Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics and the US Olympic Committee to resign over long-time USA gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar's abuse. Video, Audio
58 Manus refugees bound for US
Fifty-eight refugees detained by Australia on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island flew out of Port Moresby yesterday bound for resettlement in the United States. Audio
Senate deal to halt US govt shutdown
US lawmakers have struck a deal to reopen the federal government three days into a shutdown.
US shutdown: Trump and Democrats blame each other
Recriminations have begun over the failure of the US Senate to pass a new budget and prevent the shutdown of many federal services.
US correspondent Kevin McAleese
In the United States, Republicans are scrambling to avoid a possible Government shutdown. Audio
Reluctant Trump agrees to Iran nuclear deal a final time
US President Donald Trump will approve the Iran nuclear deal only one more time before abandoning it if it is not changed, White House officials say.
US and Iran in a war of words
Iran's Supreme Leader, the Aya-tollah Ali Khamenei is blaming the country's "enemies" including the United States for growing street protests and clashes with police that have claimed more than 20… Audio
Kim Jong-Un has 'nuclear button' on desk
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has warned the United States that he has a "nuclear button" on his desk ready for use if North Korea is threatened.
US criticises arrests as protests continue in Iran
The US says "the world is watching" how Iranian authorities respond to anti-government protests that have broken out in several cities.
US tax changes to benefit NZ companies with operations there
The Trump administration may be trumpeting the success in getting its tax package passed by Congress, but some New Zealand companies may also benefit from the cut in United States tax rates. Audio
California firefighter dies as Thomas blaze rages
A California firefighter has been killed by a wildfire burning across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
Democrat defeats Moore in Alabama race, blow to Trump
Democrat Doug Jones has won a special election to take the Senate seat of Alabama from the Republicans for the first time in 25 years. US correspondent Kevin McAleese has the details. Video, Audio
Extraordinary video of LA fires goes viral
Andrew Mutzabaugh captured extraordinary footage of the fires in LA while he was driving to work. He spoke to John Campbell about the fires, and his video which has been retweeted 250,000 times. Video, Audio
California Fires "huge and scary"
NZ's Consul General to the US, Maurice Williamson is on the outskirts of LA and updates us on the terrifying wildfires hitting California which he says are spreading the length of a football field… Audio
Trump confirms plan to move US embassy to Jerusalem
Donald Trump has just confirmed his intention to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The plan was one of Mr Trump's campaign pledges but has nevertheless drawn warnings from many quarters that it… Audio
US to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital in world first
US President Donald Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, senior administration officials say.
The Russia Probe for Dummies
The investigation into Russian interference in the US election gained some real traction over the weekend. For those not following this closely it can start seeming a bit murky. So we thought we'd do… Audio
