Barack Obama
US to send 250 non-combat troops to Syria
The United States is to send 250 additional military personnel to Syria to support local militias in the fight against so-called Islamic State.
Obama calls for 'transnational' response to Syria
President Barack Obama has ruled out deploying US ground troops in Syria and says military efforts alone cannot solve the country's problems.
Obama's Libya regrets
Barack Obama believes the way the US ousted Libya's Muammar Gaddafi was the biggest mistake of his presidency. Audio
Barack Obama admits mistakes made in Libya
The US President Barack Obama says failing to prepare for the aftermath of the ousting of Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi was the worst mistake of his presidency. Audio
Jackson Browne: music, politics and ecology
Songwriter and recording artist who has a long history of political activism. He will perform with his six-piece band in Auckland in April. Audio
President Obama's Visit To Cuba - Michael Voss
We're heading to Havana now, to speak about President Obama's historic visit. It's the first time an American leader has walked on Cuban soil since 1928. A State Dinner at the Palace of the… Audio
Obama spars with Castro on human rights
President Obama pushed Cuba to improve its record on human rights during an at times "tense" news conference in Cuba.
US president on historic trip in Cuba
US President Barack Obama arrived in Havana this morning, to start an historic trip and end a diplomatic stand-off that had outlasted the Cold War. Audio
Thomas Mallon: Nixon, Reagan, Bush and Trump
American novelist, essayist, and critic, whose books include Watergate: a Novel and Finale: a Novel of the Reagan Years. He is a guest at the Auckland Writers Festival. Audio
Man rushes on stage at Trump event
Secret Service agents had to rush to protect Donald Trump a day after protests shut down his Chicago event.
Obama's plan to shut down Guantanamo Bay
American President Barack Obama has presented a plan to finally shut the detention centre at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. Audio
Obama outlines plan to close Guantanamo Bay
US President Barack Obama has confirmed a long anticipated plan to shut down the controversial Guantanamo Bay detention facility for terror suspects. Audio
Gun show director responds to proposed firearm restrictions
In his final year as President, Barack Obama, has outlined plans for new restrictions on gun purchases in the US. Audio
Obama takes on gun lobby
The US President Barack Obama is to take on the gun lobby and opposition Republicans, as he tries to make it more difficult to buy a gun. Audio
American public reacts to Obama address
President Barack Obama is promising the United States will destroy Islamic State in what he describes as a strong, smart and relentless campaign. Audio
Obama vows to destroy IS in latest address
President Barack Obama is promising the United States will destroy Islamic State in what he describes as a strong, smart and relentless campaign. Audio
'Freedom is more powerful than fear'
In a rare address from the Oval Office, US President Barack Obama has re-assured Americans in the wake of last week's terror attack in San Bernardino. Audio
Obama to slow pace of US troop withdrawal in Afghanistan
The US president Barack Obama has announced US forces will remain in Afghanistan at their current levels throughout much of 2016. Our Washington, D.C. correspondent is Simon Marks. Audio
President greets Pope on first US visit
Pope Francis has begun his tour of the US, where he is expected to greet millions of American Catholics and address thorny issues such as climate change and income inequality.
Trump 'laughed off hateful rhetoric'
Donald Trump has been criticised for failing to correct a supporter who said President Barack Obama is a Muslim and - quote- "not even an American".