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NY opera cancelled over fears human ashes sprinkled in orchestra pit
An opera performance at the New York Met has been cancelled after an audience member sprinkled what police believe to be human ashes into the orchestra pit.
Global granny grub
A New York restaurant has started showcasing the best in global granny grub, and it's getting rave reviews. Audio
Kate's Klassic: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Kim Hill talks to poet Kate Camp about the 1958 novella by Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany's. Audio
Making a museum from the ground up
Doryun Chong is in New Zealand to be part of the judging panel for contemporary art award; the Walters Prize, and was previously Associate Curator of Painting and Sculpture at New York’s Museum of… Audio
Antipodes and beyond
Jake Baxendale has been spending some time away from New Zealand recently. Jake’s the alto saxophonist for jazz groups The Jac, JB3, and Richter City Rebels, and he received an Edwin Carr scholarship… Audio
New charges for New York bombing suspect
US police have charged a 28-year-old Afghan-born American with planting bombs in New York and New Jersey, following an explosion in Manhattan.
NY bombing suspect faces charges over shootout
New York bombings suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami has been charged with attempted murder over a shootout with police, prosecutors say.
New York bombs similar to Boston Marathon devices - reports
New York police have released a picture of a man who is wanted in relation to a recent bomb blasts there, none of which have been deadly.
NZer tells of how building shook from NY explosion
A New Zealander living in New York near where a bomb injured 29 people felt his 10th floor apartment shudder from the explosion. Audio
Second device found near site of NY blast
An explosion in a fashionable suburb of Manhattan has injured at least 29 people, and was "likely intentional".
US marks 15th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Americans have been paying tribute to close to 3000 people who died 15 years ago in the Twin Tower attacks on 9/11. Our correspondent William Denselow joins Checkpoint from New York. Audio
Nadal beaten by young Frenchman in New York
Young Frenchman Lucas Pouille scored a stunning five-set upset over 14-times grand slam singles winner Rafa Nadal to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals.
Andrew Keoghan - New Zealand to New York
Every Orchid Offering, the new album by Andrew Keoghan is rich and detailed, blending electronica with live instruments, and with a much stronger rhythmic component than its prececessor. Nick… Video, Audio
The Expats: Sally Warring
Originally from Ashburton, Sally Warring is finding fame with an instagram account which is documenting single cellular life in New York. The project, which is her hobby, is blurring the lines between… Audio
Art Crime with Arthur Tompkins: fakes at Knoedler
Kim Hill talks to the District Court Judge and member of Interpol's DNA Monitoring Expert Group with a special interest in crimes involving artistic masterpieces. He discusses the collapse of the… Audio
A floating food forest
A floating food forest sounds like the stuff of fantasy... But New Yorkers will soon be able to wander aboard an 80 foot food barge when it docks along the city's rivers, to harvest blueberries, chard… Audio, Gallery
Trump, Clinton score big victories in New York
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both chalked up big wins in the New York Presidential primaries. Lorna Shaddick has more from New York. Audio
We Are Temporary
Previously working in Christchurch as The Enright House, Mark Roberts runs Stars & Letters Records, which has released several NZ acts, out of NYC. His own electronic music outlet We Are Temporary… Audio
Anti Trump rallies turn nasty
More protestors have taken to the streets outside Trump Tower in Manhattan to voice their opposition to the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination. Audio