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CPTTP, Syria and NZ immigration
Al Gillespie of Waikato University says the chance of full-blown war in Syria is extreme. He also talks about the US wanting in on the CPTTP and New Zealanders wanting in on Australia. Audio
Is Donald Trump eyeing return to TPP?
The US President Donald Trump appears to be considering a return to the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Republican Senators in Washington say President Trump has asked his top trade… Audio
US House Speaker Paul Ryan to retire
US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan has announced he will not seek re-election and will retire early next year.
Mark Zuckerberg apologises for privacy breach
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's first-ever Congressional testimony went so well that shares of the social media giant saw their biggest one-day percentage gain since April 2016. Video, Audio
Expert: 'Moscow seeking comeback as a great power'
The director of the Carnegie Centre in Moscow Dmitri Trenin discusses Russia's status as a global power. This as relations between Russia and the UK are at an all time low, allegations still swirl… Audio
What's Russia's next move after diplomatic expulsions?
The government is considering travel bans on some Russians but it has not joined other countries in expelling Russian spies in protest at the nerve agent attack in the UK. Theresa May says the series… Audio
World’s largest economies on brink of trade war
China has threatened to place tariffs on $US3 billion of US imports after President Donald Trump announced he wants to impose tariffs on up to $US60b worth of imports from China. Video, Audio
Trump 'furious' over leak he ignored advice on Putin
US President Donald Trump did not adhere to warnings from his advisers when he congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election, US media report.
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
Uber suspends self-driving car tests after death
A female pedestrian was killed in Arizona. It's the first fatality caused by an autonomous car and could deal a big blow to the burgeoning industry. Video, Audio
Waikato to White House: Chris Liddell gets a top job
Matamata born 59-year-old Chris Liddell has been appointed as deputy chief of staff for policy coordination, tasked with overseeing and coordinating Donald Trump's policy process. Video, Audio
NZ-born businessman named Trump's deputy chief of staff
Matamata-born businessman Chris Liddell has been appointed US President Donald Trump's deputy chief of staff. Audio
Trump berates Mueller's 'biased' Russia inquiry
Republican senators are warning Donald Trump not to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Oscars boss John Bailey accused of sexual harrassment
The president of the Academy of Motion Pictures, the organisation that hands out the Oscars, has been accused of sexual misconduct.
Four crushed to death in Miami when new bridge collapses
At least four people have been crushed to death and 10 others are in hospital, two in a critical condition, after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Miami just five days after its official opening. Video, Audio
US politicians demand harsher penalties for Russia
Trump administration sanctions over Russian political meddling have been called "woefully inadequate", as US lawmakers from both sides of the aisle criticise the measures.
UK, US, France, Germany slam Russia in joint statement
The UK, US, France and Germany have released a joint statement condemning Russia for the nerve agent attack in Salisbury. They've described the attack as an "assault on UK sovereignty", a "clear… Audio
US punishes Russians over vote meddling
The moves are an attempt to stop "nefarious attacks emanating from Russia", officials say.
NZ's number 2 diplomat in the US in hot water for tweets
A top NZ diplomat told the Democrats in the U.S. to quote "get their shit together". This followed an announcement Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren could be on the ticket for 2020 to take on Trump.
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