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USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzlebenf
Danielle discusses former President Donald Trump's scathing comments about NATO countries at a recent rally in South Carolina, which drew little surprise from the crowd. And President Joe Biden has… Audio
US senate expected to vote on aid for Israel and Ukraine
US Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer is expected to force a vote on a stripped-down aid package for Israel and Ukraine.
The bill originally contained provisions to address security at the… Audio
Blinken in Israel to negotiate truce deal
The United States' top diplomat has sat down with Israeli and Palestinian officials as he continues efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza.
Antony Blinken has already visited Egypt and Qatar to… Audio
Biden's failure to engage with Pacific led to dilemma
Biden's failure to engage with the Pacific has led to dilemma - academic. Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Republicans in Congress are demanding concessions on immigration in exchange for allowing more funding for Ukraine and Israel. The White House has started to take part in these negotiations; which… Audio
United Nations rep says America is committed to climate financing for the Pacific
The U.S representative to the United Nations says America is committed to delivering on climate financing for the Pacific. Audio
Pacific analyst says China and US will 'stamp their mark'
Pacific analyst says China and US will 'stamp their mark' at PIF meeting. Audio
Weaving webs of statecraft and diplomacy in the Pacific
Weaving webs of statecraft and diplomacy in the Pacific. Audio
USA correspondent Ximena Bustillo
The Republicans have kicked off their first debate of the election season - minus one Donald Trump. The former President was off being booked at a jail in Georgia with his now infamous photo - from… Audio
Tropical storm Hilary makes landfall in Mexico, moving
A major tropical storm has brought strong winds and heavy rain to Mexico's Baja California region, and is now barrelling towards the southwest of the United States. Forecasters are warning the storm… Audio
US Secretary of State visits Tonga to develop relations
US Secretary of State visits Tonga to develop bilateral relations. Audio
Marshall Islands seeks compensation from the US over nuclear tests
Marshall Islands seeks more compensation from the US for nuclear tests. Audio
Academic looks at what US security deals might mean for PNG
Academic looks at what US security deals might mean for PNG. Audio
PNG MPs now being asked to ratify US security deals
PNG MPs now being asked to ratify US security deals Audio
US promises benefits for Pacific, asks to be judged by actions
US promises benefits for Pacific, asks to be judged by its actions. Audio
US international agency plans to expand presence in Pacific
US international agency plans to expand its presence in the Pacific. Audio
Calling Home: Flora Knight in Oklahoma
Calling Home this week is ex-Dunedin and Lyttleton fiddler and bootmaker Flora Knight who now calls Guthrie, Oklahoma home. Audio, Gallery
US: Abortion drug could go, more mass shootings put pressure
US correspondent Ron Elving joins Kathryn to talk about why all eyes are on the Supreme Court, as it weighs whether to rule immediately on the mifepristone abortion drug issue or push it out till… Audio
Trump in Florida amid speculation of arrest over Stormy Daniels hush money case
Former US President Donald Trump is hunkering down in Florida amid widespread speculation he is just days away from arrest.
It follows an investigation into a hush payment made to porn star Stormy… Video, Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: The popularity of skiffle
Kirsten joins Kathryn to look at skiffle, a type of "folk music" performed with a mixture of manufactured and handmade instruments. Originating in the United States in the first half of the 20th… Audio