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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
Parkland shooting survivors arrive in Christchurch
Survivors of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Florida arrived in Christchurch this morning and will spend a week with the Student Volunteer Army. Audio
Govt's defence strategy takes solid stance on China
The way the government has highlighted concerns about China in its long-term strategy for defence has surprised some New Zealand academics, who warn China won't be pleased. Video, Audio
INTERVIEW: Kendrick Lamar, a kid from Compton
Long before the accolades and attention, Kendrick Lamar told RNZ Music there was nothing phony about him and his stories of Compton. Ahead of his July shows, we revisit a 2012 conversation with the… Video, Audio
More refugees leave Nauru for US
Twenty one more refugees have left Nauru for the United States.
Hawaii volcanic crater unrecognisable
Ongoing seismic activity and gas emissions have made the crater at the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano unrecognisable.
Two more explosions at Kilauea Volcano
Two more volcanic explosions have been recorded at the summit of Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island.
Clear evidence cyclones are more devastating - scientist
It is becoming increasingly clear that cyclones are becoming more devastating, and human activity is one of the main drivers, a cyclone scientist says.
Insight: Abortion in America
Philippa Thomas is in Washington for the BBC's World Service to speak to lobbyists on both sides of this abortion issue, while there she visits the Supreme Court and watch as nine judges hear the…
'Substantial chance' Korean summit may be delayed - Trump
US President Donald Trump has said there is a "substantial chance" a historic summit with North Korea's Kim Jong-un next month may be delayed.
US vows 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran
The top US diplomat says the measures will leave Iran "battling to keep its economy alive" and will together constitute "unprecedented financial pressure on the Iranian regime".
Meghan Markle always destined for big things, former teacher says
Meghan Markle was in every school play, and was such a good actress even as a teenager that her former teachers knew she would make it - but they didn't know she'd end up a princess. Her former… Video, Audio
North Korea cancels talks with South Korea and warns US
North Korea also warned the US over the fate of Kim Jong-un's summit with President Donald Trump slated for next month.
Activists mock US gun culture with 'gun-sharing' dock
A Chicago public art installation is raising eyebrows in its protest of American gun culture.
Nearly 2000 evacuated away from Hawaii volcano
Nearly 2000 people on Hawaii's Big Island have been evacuated from their homes after lava eruptions destroyed five houses and sulphur dioxide gas threatened to harm people in the area.
Nine feared dead after military plane crash in US
Nine people are feared dead after a military cargo plane crashed in the US state of Georgia, officials say.