Simon Marks

The White House has announced it is sending a team to Nigeria to help in the hunt for nearly three hundred schoolgirls who were abducted three weeks ago. Audio

A senior Russian official has expressed "disgust" over the United States decision to impose a fresh round of sanctions on Russia. Audio

The stage is set for fresh American and European sanctions to be imposed against Russia after another weekend of disagreement over Ukraine. Audio

The woman who told Americans to hold her accountable for the botched rollout of President Obama's signature health care reforms has lost her job. The U.S Health Secretary Kathleen Sibelius has… Audio

Queenslanders evacuate in face of Category 5 cyclone; Joan from Cooktown battens down; Douglas Shire mayor on the approaching storm; Duchess beats Duke at America's Cup racing; Real estate agent stung… Audio

The United States and its major allies have warned Russia they'll impose damaging economic sanctions if Moscow seizes other parts of Ukraine. Audio

As Russia's takeover of Crimea continues, relations between Russia and the United States have entered a new phase of diplomatic one-up-manship. Audio

Crimea's pro-Moscow leader says he will apply to join Russia today, but the United States says it will never accept the overwhelming 'yes' vote in the weekend's referendum. Audio

The ballot counting has begun in Crimea, after record-high numbers of voters went to the polls today to decide whether to remain a part of Ukraine, or re-join Russia. Audio

The US Senate committee that oversees the CIA, has now publicly accused it of spying on Congress and possibly breaking the law. Audio

President Obama has delivered a sharp riposte over Crimea's regional parliament voting to break away and join Russia. He's spoken again to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin urging him to take a… Audio

Doctors describe girl's horrific injuries from a dog attack; Police find suspected meth lab in Wellington apartment; State Services Commissioner says TVNZ register inappropriate; Skipper fined for… Audio

Doctors describe girl's horrific injuries from a dog attack; Police find suspected meth lab in Wellington apartment; State Services Commissioner says TVNZ register inappropriate; Skipper fined for… Audio

Ukraine's defence ministry says it has been given a deadline of 4 o'clock this afternoon New Zealand time to surrender to Russian forces in Crimea or face an attack. Audio

The United States military could be reduced to its smallest size since before it entered World War Two. Audio

In The United States a huge snow storm is blanketing the east coast, after wreaking havoc in the typically mild south of the country. Audio

More now on the death of Oscar winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, from a suspected drugs overdose at his Manhattan apartment. Audio

President Obama has delivered his sixth State of the Union address to congress, trumpeting the country's return to economic supremecy. Audio

President Obama is to issue new guidelines later this week to curtail government surveillance, but is not expected to embrace the most far-reaching proposals of his own advisers. Audio

Israel's Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon has launched an attack on the US Secretary of State John Kerry, calling him messianic and obsessive, ahead of planned peace talks later this week. Audio