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ER nurse's surprising side-hustle:
Rebecca Schnell's regular job is as an emergency room nurse in St Louis, Missouri. But she has a side gig that's even more adrenaline-filled: strapping into a five-tonne Monster Truck. Audio
FBI releases footage of Charlie Kirk shooter
US correspondent, Nick Harper spoke to Lisa Owen about FBI releasing footage of an assassin fleeing the scene after shooting dead conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Kirk was hosting an event in… Audio
Hunt still on for Charlie Kirk shooter
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a shooting that killed conservative political activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, as authorities continue to hunt for the shooter. The… Audio
US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk shot dead
U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck at a Utah university. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Charlotte… Audio
High-quality timber producers nervous over US tariffs
Producers of high-quality timber on tenterhooks waiting for news on US tariffs. Audio
Slim chance of government securing lower US tariff rate
The chances of the government securing a lower US tariff rate for exports are looking slim to none. US President Donald Trump revised tariff rates in August, lifting New Zealand's from 10% to 15%… Audio
Sarah Shaw describes traumatic ordeal in US detention
New Zealand mother Sarah Shaw has described her traumatic ordeal in United States immigration detention, where she and her son were held for three weeks after a visa mix up at the US-Canada border… Audio
Hope Kiwi mother and son could be released from US detention
A Kiwi woman and her six year old son could soon be released from a Texas immigration detention centre after being locked up there for weeks. Sarah Shaw and her son Isaac were detained three weeks… Audio
Kiwi mum and son detained by US immigration for three weeks
Supporters of a New Zealand woman and her young son being held in a US immigration centre are pinning their hopes on a second attempt to be released on compassionate grounds. Sarah Shaw and… Audio
NZ businesses hit by US tariff
New Zealand businesses are reacting with deep disappointment to the announcement of the 15 per cent Trump tariff on goods exported to the U.S. The New Zealand International Business Forum director… Audio
Govt scrambles on US tariff
The Government is scrambling in the wake of the 15% tariff on all New Zealand goods recently announced by the Trump administration. MFAT's head trade official has been dispatched to Washington DC… Audio
US slaps NZ with tariff
The Opposition is calling the news that New Zealand goods sold in the US will be subjected to a 15 percent tariff "a slap in the face" for the country's exporters. Labour's trade spokesperson Damien… Audio
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if Ukraine war isn't ended
Washington DC correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about. US president Donald Trump threatenin Russia with massive tariffs if an imminent end to the war in Ukraine isn't achieved… Audio
The Australian writer denied entry to the USA
Alistair Kitchen has a warning for those planning travel to the United States. During a stopover in Los Angeles the Australian writer was pulled from the customs line, detained for 12 hours and… Audio
Hundreds of Marines sent to LA amid protests
Washington DC correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Lisa Owen after the Marines have been sent to LA as the city enters it fourth day of protests, as well as a tensions escalating between… Audio
Elon Musk and Donald Trump in fiery war of words
America's biggest bromance has broken up. Elon Musk and US president Donald Trump are stuck in a fiery war of words that kicked off on social media. Musk called for the president's impeachment and… Audio
Travel bans, student restrictions signed off
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest orders to get Donald Trump's signoff, travel bans and international student restrictions. As well as the fall out between Elon Musk… Audio
Elon Musk leaves the Trump Administration
Elon Musk is removing one of his many hats, confirming he's bidding farewell to the White House. The billionaire owner of X and Tesla has spent the last few months heading up the Department of… Audio
US pushing nations facing large tariffs to approve Starlink
Is the twinkling train of lights we sometimes in the night sky a way to get out of Trump's trade tariffs? According to the Washington Post, the US is pushing some nations facing hefty tariffs to… Audio