Nick Harper

Let's begin in Washington DC where this week's last two witnesses are appearing before the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Joining us now is our correspondent Nick Harper. Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told leaders at the UN Climate Action Summit there is hope for the climate if countries, such as New Zealand, stick to a plan which reduces emissions and moves toward… Audio

The FBI reportedly raided financier Jeffrey Epstein's private island off the coast of St. Thomas, days after he died in prison. Mr Epstein was found dead in an apparent suicide two days earlier while… Audio

In the US, two investigations are underway into the death of multimillionaire financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. He was found dead in his cell in New York yesterday in what… Audio

Let's begin in the US where the FBI has opened a formal investigation into how US financier Jeffrey Epsteen was able to apparently kill himself in prison while awaiting trial on sex trafficking… Audio

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time in a decade.

Rates have been cut by a quarter of a percent.

The decision was expected and comes after repeated attacks by President… Audio

Florida-based billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who counted among his friends President Trump and former president Bill Clinton, has been indicted on new charges alleging sex crimes involving minors.

The… Audio

President Donald Trump says Iran has made "a very big mistake" by shooting down an American surveillance drone overnight.

The US says the drone was in international airspace. Iran insists it was over… Audio

Donald Trump is in Orlando to formally launch his bid for a second term as US president. His approval ratings are mired in the low 40s - dangerous territory for a president seeking reelection. Our… Audio

The official death toll from Cyclone Idai - which tore through Southern Africa last week - has risen to more than 600. However, that number is expected to rise as the flood waters recede from Zimbabwe… Audio

The Mexican drug lord, known as 'El Chapo' has been found guilty on 10 counts of drug trafficking. The 61-year-old, who's real name is Joaquín Guzmán, was accused of being behind the all-powerful… Audio

The trial of one of the world's most powerful drug traffickers is due to begin in New York later on Wednesday (NZ time). Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was extradited to the United States last year after… Audio

A heavy voter turnout's being reported as Americans go to the polls for the mid-term elections. Democrats have high hopes of winning a majority in the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are… Audio

US authorities have named the 11 people killed in the mass shooting that targeted worshipers at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. Robert Bowers, 46, opened fire at the Tree of Life synagogue during a Sabbath… Audio

Potentially explosive devices mailed to former US President Barack Obama, ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and CNN's offices in New York have been intercepted by the Secret Service. The suspect… Audio

US President Donald Trump has addressed world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, but he didn't get off to the start he might have hoped. His boast about his administration's… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has joined about 140 world leaders in New York for the weeklong United Nations General Assembly. A big focus of the week will be on US President DonaldTrump, who's… Audio

Prosecutors in New York have announced new criminal charges against the disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein, who was charged with rape and other sexual crimes in May. They include predatory… Audio

Harvey Weinstein is expected to turn himself in to Police in New York to face charges of sexual assault and harrassment from dozens of women. The former movie producer who worked with some of… Audio