USA
A look at the year in US politics
Guyon Espiner looks back at the year in US politics with Republican Lenny McAllister and Democrat Mary Anne Marsh. Audio
Donald Trump appoints Peter Navarro to head new trade team
Donald Trump has named Peter Navarro, a stern critic of China's commercial practices, to head his new trade team. Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has the latest. Audio
Federal Reserve delivers rate rise
The United States Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in a year to counter stronger inflation pressures. Audio
Trial of NZer accused of trying to buy spacecraft parts opens
The trial of a New Zealand man, William Ali, charged with trying to buy spacecraft parts on behalf of a Chinese client is underway in the United States. We talk to a Seattle reporter who has been in… Audio
Trump nominates oil boss as America's top diplomat
Donald Trump has confirmed the chief executive of Exxon Mobil, Rex Tillerson, as his choice for US secretary of state. Audio
Guam decolonisation plebiscite deferred
A decolonisation plebiscite on Guam that was due to be held last month is likely to be deferred to 2018. Audio
US correspondent, Steve Almond
Intelligence sources, including the CIA, have confirmed that Russian hackers gathered information not just from Democrats but from Republicans, and that they allowed the release Clinton material in an… Audio
Sound Archives: Sarah Johnston
A "date that will live in infamy" - that's how US President Franklin Roosevelt described the 7th of December 1941. Today is the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl… Audio
US Correspondent Susan Milligan
Kathryn Ryan talks to Susan Milligan about the latest in the Standing Rock pipeline controversy. Audio
Conversations about race
Bryan Crump asks US racial equity specialist Glenn Singleton why talking about race is so important and why it is so hard. Audio
Russian President Putin says he is ready to work with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is ready to work with incoming US president Donald Trump to combat terrorism. Audio
Trump will step aside from business interests
But as Washington correspondent Simon Marks points out, it's not clear whether Trump will completely sever ties with his business or just discontinue day-to-day operational activities. Audio
NZ economy expected to overcome risks and challenges
The New Zealand economy is solid enough to withstand the challenges from earthquakes and global uncertainty following the election of Donald Trump in the United States. Audio
USA football coach sacked
Juergen Klinsmann has been fired as head coach of the U.S. men's national team.
Four US policemen shot in 24 hours
Four policemen have been shot in 24 hours across the US in the latest in a series of attacks on law enforcement.
USA correspondent Susan Milligan
Susan Milligan with the ongoing reaction in the US to Trump's win. Audio
American Samoa hopes for US Defence change of heart
There are hopes in American Samoa that the United States Department of Defense will change its stance and help with the restoration of a former army fuel storage site that has contaminated soils. Audio
NZ under 20 footballers beaten
The New Zealand women's under 20 footballers have been beaten 3-1 by the USA in their second game at the Fifa World Cup in Papua New Guinea.
I hear America singing: 10 visions of America in song
There isn’t a country on earth that has been namechecked in more songs than the USA. As we ponder politics, here are ten songs offering unique visions of America. Video
Reaction to US election with David Farrar
Reaction to US election with David Farrar from Kiwiblog. Audio
