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North Korea envoy headed to US amid summit speculation
A top North Korea negotiator is reportedly on the way to Washington to officials ahead of a possible second summit between the US and North Korean leaders.
US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to run for president
A US Congresswoman, with an American Samoan heritage, says she will run for president in 2020.
Former Trump lawyer to testify publicly before Congress
Mr Trump's self-described "fixer", who was sentenced to three years in prison in December, promised a "full and credible account of events" in front of a Congressional committee.
Trump throws 'tantrum' over wall funding
In what Democrats called a "temper tantrum", US President Donald Trump has stormed out of a meeting over funding for a wall along the Mexican border and seeking an end to the shutdown of the…
Russian woman pleads guilty to acting as a foreign agent in the US
Maria Butina conspired to infiltrate the National Rifle Association and make inroads with the Republican Party as an agent for Moscow.
US seeking higher catch limits for Pacific bigeye tuna
The United States is seeking a higher catch limit for bigeye tuna by its Hawaii-based longline fishing fleet.
NZ govt minister to attend President Bush's funeral
Kelvin Davis will represent New Zealand at the funeral of the 41st US president, who died at the weekend aged 94. Audio
Iran defends right to conduct missile tests after US allegation
Britain and the United States say the alleged test violates the UN agreement.
Nancy Pelosi nominated as US House speaker
The top US Democrat has cleared the first hurdle in her bid to serve again as speaker of the US House of Representatives.
Midterm elections 2018: Race rows mire campaign homestretch
Race-baiting allegations have mired the homestretch of the US midterm elections, turning it into one of the ugliest campaigns in recent times.
US midterm elections: A carnival of Trump
As the US prepares to vote in its crucial midterm elections, RNZ's Tim Watkin goes to one of Donald Trump's rallies and discovers it isn't about facts and figures, it's about tribes and theatre.
Russian charged with US election meddling
The US government has charged a Russian woman for her role in a Kremlin-backed campaign to influence the US mid-term congressional elections next month.
NZ staying out of US decision to end diplomatic visas for same-sex partners
New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not condemned the United States for excluding unmarried same-sex partners of foreign diplomats in visas.
Thousands evacuate as 'monster' hurricane approaches
Hurricane Florence is "big and vicious" and potentially deadly. More than one million people have been told to evacuate as it slowly approaches the United State's eastern coastline. Video, Audio
US senators introduce bill to help Taiwan keep its allies
Republican and Democratic US senators have introduced legislation to discourage Taiwan's few remaining allies from switching their allegiance to China.
Obama commuted Manning, NZ need not concern - Kaplan
Immigration officials expect to say today whether they will give US whistleblower Chelsea Manning a visa to visit New Zealand on a speaking tour. Last night tour organisers in Australia said she's… Audio
Zinke to represent US at Pacific Forum summit
The United States secretary of the interior, Ryan Zinke, will lead a high-level U.S. government delegation to next week's Pacific Islands leaders' summit in Nauru.
Asia Argento denies abuse accusation
Actress and filmmaker Asia Argento has found herself on the other side of the #MeToo conversation. The New York Times reported Sunday that months after publicly accusing Harvey Weinstein of rape… Audio
Trump's ex-lawyer enters plea deal with prosecutors
US President Donald Trump's former lawyer has entered into a plea deal with federal prosecutors in New York. Michael Cohen will reportedly plead guilty to charges including tax fraud and breaking… Audio
Fossil expert fears for Te Papa's natural history collections
A world-renowned fossil expert says he's greatly concerned by Te Papa's proposed restructure, and how it could affect the care of the museum's natural history collections. Audio