United States
America stops sharing intelligence on Russia with Ukraine
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about how America has stopped sharing intelligence on Russia with Ukraine, the latest on the Trump administration and tariffs and a giant… Audio
Death toll in Hawai'i fireworks explosion rises
The Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office says a 30-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in the New Year's fireworks explosion, bringing the death toll to six.
Watch: Trump's USAID freeze 'undermine relationships in the Pacific'
A US policy expert is calling Donald Trump's shut down of the United States Agency for International Development 'completely unprecedented' and alarming.
US main foreign aid agency on chopping block
America's main foreign aid agency is the latest department on the chopping block in the Trump administration's overhaul of the federal government. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to… Audio
USPS issues affecting CNMI, Guam taxpayers
A tax lawyer has written to the Northern Marianas delegate on the US Postal Service issues impacting taxpayers.
NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms
NATO foreign ministers look set to rebuff a push from Ukraine for progress on joining their alliance ahead of Donald Trump taking power in the United States.
US Election worker in Georgia arrested for making threats
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Election Day tomorrow, Donald Trump trying to overturn the last election and whether he could again and an election worker in the… Audio
US territories push for political influence in the 2024 elections
In the lead-up to the 2024 US elections, diaspora leaders from US territories began discussions on how their communities can participate in the political process.
When will we know the US election result?
Explainer - The United States is finally nearly ready to choose its next president. Here's what you need to know about how to watch from New Zealand.
Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations
Pacific leaders will keep their preference for US President quiet, yet viewing relations only through the lens of China does nobody a service, writes University of Hawaiʻi's Henryk Szadziewski
US House passes bill on presidential Pacific plan
The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill which would require US presidents to develop a Pacific Partnership strategy. Audio
US: Hurricane season hitting Louisiana Coast
Unites States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about hurricane season bringing gnarly weather to the Louisiana Coast and how the region assumes the brace position when weather like this… Audio
'Help us': Guam's nuclear radiation survivors' plea to the United States
Sharing their stories for the first time, Guam cancer survivors of the nuclear radiation exposure, want the world to know how it has devastated their lives and their families. Audio
Altercation at military cemetery involving Trump's team
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Anna Thomas about reports surfacing of an altercation at a significant military cemetery involving members of Donald Trump's campaign team. Audio
US deputy secretary to visit Tonga, Vanuatu and New Zealand
Kurt Campbell will begin his trip in Tonga on Thursday to lead the US delegation to the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Geopolitics can hinder 'development and security' of Pacific islands, think tank reveals
Lowy Institue's new research has found that "island countries are leveraging major power competition", but it "can distract from the Pacific's most pressing needs".
'More military planes than birds': US militarisation in Guam; self-defence or provocation?
As Washington tries to bolster its defence capabilities in the US territory, Guamanians are questioning whether militarisation will help or harm the people, the environment and their future. Audio
NZ endorses US push to expand weapons-making defence industrial base
New Zealand has quietly signed up to help the United States in its new strategy to expand the weapons-making defence industrial base across the Indo-Pacific region.
US: Clock ticking for Kamala Harris to choose a running mate
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the latest on a potential running mate for Kamala Harris and the election interference case in Colorado that has gone to… Audio
'Guam is a set piece in a grand chess game'
Guam's Acting Governor says military activity is ramping up on the island at an unprecedented rate and he wants assurances from the US that disruptions will be minimal. Audio
