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Superpowers cast big shadow on Pacific forum
It's one of the most high-stakes Pacific Islands Forum in recent memory, but political power plays may be standing in the way of real progress. Audio
The audacious plan to link the US with Russia
The 'Strait Guys' follows George, and his protégé, Scott, as they join forces with Russian visionaries and dare to try the impossible by connecting the InterContinental Railway through Alaska, to the… Audio
Political commentators Thomas & Te Pou - PM in the US
Kathryn, Ben and Shane discuss the significance of the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's visit to the US, which includes a meeting with Joe Biden. Also, China's surprise move in the Pacific, has it… Audio
Hit and running across the USA: Nick Ashill
Nick Ashill is a Marketing Professor at Victoria University who is just about to resume an epic run across America - five years after he was seriously injured in a hit and run accident. Nick began his… Audio
Elizabeth Economy: 'You never see China step up'
Chinese political expert Dr Elizabeth C. Economy's new book, The World According to China, details China's role in the world and explains Beijing's ambition to sit atop a new international system as… Audio
US Govt free to remove luxury yacht after appeal to Fiji High Court fails
The United States government can now remove the Amadea a $US325 million luxury yacht owned by Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, currently docked in Fiji.
Call in US Congress to acknowledge impact of nuke tests on Marshalls
Three members of the United States Congress have introduced a resolution to recognise the legacy of US nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands remembers devastation of nuke tests
The Marshall Islands is today remembering those affected by nuclear testing in their country.
Former US cop sentenced to 2 years for Daunte Wright killing
A former US policewoman has been sentenced to two years for killing black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop.
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is dominating the political landscape in the US right now. Kelsey says when the US President recently spoke with with his Russian counterpart they did not seem… Audio
China seemingly set on new approach to Pacific influence
China seems set to change the way it relates to Pacific nations.
The next major pandemic will hit by 2080 at the latest
A global pandemic comparable to the Covid-19 crisis we are currently enduring is likely to strike by 2080 -- but probably far sooner, according to newly published analysis. The study (Intensity and… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Joe Biden says evacuations of US citizens and allies from Afghanistan will continue, despite the attack this week in Kabul that has killed 13 American soldiers and many others. Ron also reports on the… Audio
Megan Compain - Making WNBA History
Basketball has taken Whanganui born and raised, Megan Compain all over the world, including competing in the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. But she also made history as the youngest player (and the only… Audio
China correspondent on the 'lying flat' protest movement
There is a mass movement afoot among young people in China protesting not just their bleak personal economic prospects, but also the whole ethos of work hours that leave them exhausted. Nathan van der… Audio
US commits to tougher climate change action at summit
The United States has committed to cutting emissions by as much as 52 percent by 2030.
Most elderly Marshallese in Arkansas now vaccinated
A co-ordinator for the Marshallese community in the US state of Arkansas says they are delighted with the level of take up of Covid-19 vaccines there.
How 'microbreaks' can boost your work day
Feeling sluggish in the office environment? Take a 'microbreak' and you'll be much better for it. New research shows that taking microbreaks can help employees bounce back from their morning fatigue… Audio
Why H&M was deleted from the Chinese digital landscape
An extraordinary move against the Swedish clothing company H&M took place in China this week because of its refusal to use cotton from Xinjiang due to suspicions of forced labour. China correspondent… Audio
Why are more shipping containers falling overboard?
More containers have fallen off ships in the past four months than are typically lost in a year. Some of what's sunk to the bottom of the Pacific includes vacuum cleaners, Kate Spade accessories and… Audio