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North Korea makes nuclear threat over US 'armada'
North Korea is warning of a nuclear attack on the US in response to any sign of American aggression.
What now for Sean Spicer?
Is a perceived buffoon press secretary a good PR tactic for the White House? Audio
Andrew Little defamation case
Marcelo Rodriquez-Ferrere of the University of Otago explains the finer points of a defamation hearing. Audio
Backlog in sexual assault and child abuse cases
The Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft discusses the length of time it takes for abuse cases to be addressed. Audio
Fly the unfriendly skies
Paying passengers dragged off a United Airlines flight to free-up seats for crew. Audio
US navy converges on Korean penninsula
The USS Carl Vinson is on its way to the Korean peninsula, because of North Korea's "nuclear threat". Audio
NZ not ruled-out of Syria involvement
Bill English hasn't ruled-out New Zealand Defence force. Audio
Professor Rouben Azizian
Massey University professor Rouben Azizia made headlines in NZ in 1991 when he was the Soviet Union's acting ambassador. An Evening Post article featured a photo of him next to the new Russian flag… Audio
US Syria strike: Air base almost destroyed, at least four dead
The US has launched 59 cruise missiles at a Syrian air base in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack, killing at least four soldiers. Video, Audio
How the US Syria strike was revealed
The US has launched 59 cruise missiles at a Syrian air base in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack. Look back at RNZ's live online coverage here. Video
Bill English: On Syria and Edgecumbe
Prime Minister Bill English speaks to Checkpoint after the US missile strike on Syria and his visit to flood-stricken Edgecumbe today. Video, Audio
Former National Security Council director on US attack on Syria
Eric Pelofsky, who was Special Assistant to President Obama, talks to Checkpoint about the risks of consequences around the world following the US attack on Syria. Video, Audio
US correspondent Harry Horton with the latest on the US strike
US correspondent Harry Horton joins Checkpoint live from Washington to discuss America's attack on Syria. Video, Audio
NZ told in advance about US Syria strike
The government was advised the US was considering an air strike a "couple of hours" before it happened, Prime Minister Bill English says. Video
Four soldiers allegedly killed in US attack on Syria
The US missile attack had almost completely destroyed a Syrian airbase near Homs city and killed four soldiers including an officer, The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says. Video, Audio
What do Americans think of the strikes on Syria?
Americans in Los Angeles share their thoughts on the US missile strikes on Syria. Video, Audio
NZ 'supports action...to stop further atrocities' - PM
Prime Minister Bill English says New Zealand would consider supporting the US strike in Syria, but hasn't been asked. Video, Audio
Muhammad Lila on Turkey's reaction to US strike
CNN's correspondent in Istanbul, Muhammad Lila, discusses what the reaction in Turkey has been to the US airstrike on Syria. Video, Audio
US attack on Syria a turn in foreign policy, Jon Sopel says
BBC North America Editor Jon Sopel says US foreign policy has "turned 180 degrees" with its attack on Syria, as he questions if this is a one-off attack or the start of something bigger. Video, Audio
US launches missiles at Syria in response to chemical attack
US President Donald Trump explains the reasons behind the US attack on a Syrian airfield, which it targeted because a chemical attack was launched from there earlier in the week. Video, Audio
