Travel Bans
Lord Fakafanua says work to appease US underway
Tonga's prime minister says the US Deputy Secretary of State has accepted his invitation to visit the kingdom in the wake of Washington's latest travel bans on Tongans. Audio
The impact of banning tourists from China
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday that MFAT has raised its travel advice to all New Zealanders for all of mainland China to the highest level - 'do not travel'. Audio
US law professor says Trump is fighting losing battle
US law professor and political commentator Jessica Levinson says the lower court's decision on Donald Trump's travel ban will stand, regardless of whether it is taken to the Supreme Court. Audio
US Appeals Court turns down Trump's travel ban
A US Appeals Court has turned down President Donald Trump's attempt to revive his controversial travel ban on people from seven mainly Muslim countries - and it will remain on hold. Audio
Trump vows to fight US Appeals Court decision on travel ban
The US Appeals Court has declined to block a lower court's ruling against US President Donald Trump's travel ban on seven countries. US Correspondent Simon Marks joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
MFAT sets up taskforce to monitor US policy developments
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade admits it dropped the ball on finding out how Donald Trump's travel ban affects New Zealanders, so has setup a taskforce to keep on top of US policy. Audio
