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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
Mitch Resnick and the mission to get everyone coding
Coding isn't just for computer scientists, it is for everyone. And that's Mitch Resnick's mission, to get everyone young and old into coding and thinking creatively. He's the Professor of Learning… Audio
USA correspondent Steve Almond
US Correspondent Steve Almond joins Kathryn with the latest on the ongoing sexual misconduct story. Accusations have now been levelled against liberals such as Al Franken and John Conyers. Audio
US to repeal 'net neutrality' law
In a move that promises to recast the digital landscape, the US has decided to repeal landmark 2015 rules that prohibited internet service providers from impeding consumer access to web content.
