Obama
The power of words: Cody Keenan on writing for President Obama
Cody Keenan, a speechwriter for former US president Barack Obama helped craft speeches for the UN but says his most important contribution focused closer to home, in South Carolina. He tells Jesse… Video, Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bill Ralston & Lavina Good
Our panellists discuss Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell's resignation, diversity in the workplace, the lingering impact of Covid-19 and Tourism minister Stuart Nash's contention that NZ should be focusing… Audio
US correspondent on Donald Trump's F-bomb
Donald Trump has warned Iran not to "f*** around" with the US while discussing Iranian support for US-designated terrorist groups praising himself for withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal brokered… Audio
Samantha Power: top US diplomat's life and career
Former US President Barack Obama declared Samantha Power to be one of his country's "foremost thinkers on foreign policy". She was human rights adviser to the Obama White House before becoming the… Audio, Gallery
How beautiful young women are used to boost the status of men
Dr. Ashley Mears is a former fashion model turned academic sociologist. Her new book Very Important People looks at how clubs and restaurants pay promoters to recruit beautiful young women to their… Audio
Obama memoir breaks sales record
Two million copies of Michelle Obama's book have been snapped up in North America in its first two weeks.
Saying No to Obama
Tauranga's mayor turned down an invitation to tonight's dinner where the guest of honour is Barack Obama. We talk to Greg Brownless about why he chose to keep his commitment to attend a citizenship… Audio
Obama pulling power
Former US president Barack Obama is in the country. Incase you hadn't noticed. There are cries of how much the trip will do for tourism, really? And what about the cost involved in keeping him safe… Audio
Barack Obama laid bare
A new biography about Barack Obama exposes the former US president's drug taking, relationships and infidelity. Audio
The Pantograph Punch: Dead Air
RNZ broadcasters John Campbell, Carol Hirschfeld, Wallace Chapman and Noelle McCarthy share in front of an audience stories about the moments that have left them speechless, for better and for worse.
…Trump ups ante in Obama wiretap claim
Our correspondent in Washington DC tells us political circles are in uproar over Donald Trump's demand that Congress investigate his claim his headquarters were wiretapped by the Obama administration.
…Professor Justin S Vaughn on Obama's Legacy
Is Obama's most significant legacy...Donald Trump? Audio
Obama urges fellow Democrats to fight for Obamacare
President Barack Obama has urged fellow Democrats to fight for his healthcare bill, as the incoming Trump team vow to make a repeal of the law a priority.
Obama bans oil and gas drilling in Arctic
Washington correspondent Harry Horton says Mr Obama has one eye on the future and is doing what he can to stop president-elect Donald Trump from pulling back on environmental bans currently in place. Audio
President-elect Donald Trump visits White House
Donald Trump met Barack Obama for the first time when the two men met at the White House this morning. Mr Trump called President Obama a "good guy" after the meeting and said he'll be looking to Mr… Audio
Democrat analyst calls Trump's victory a 'whitelash'
A former adviser to Barack Obama describes Donald Trump's surprise victory as a whitelash. "People have talked abont a miracle. I'm hearing about a nightmare." Audio
David Levithan on LGBTQ fiction for young adults
Kim Hill talks to New York writer, editor and publisher David Levithan who is a guest at the WORD Christchurch Writers & Readers Festival 2016. Audio
Darcy Richardson: third-party candidates
Kim Hill talks to author, historian and political activist Darcy G. Richardson, who ran against President Obama in five states as a candidate for the 2012 Democratic Party presidential nomination, and… Audio
Obama endorsement effectively signals end to Sanders campaign
Barack Obama has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party presidential nominee. Audio
Obama aims to bring the nation together
It's the last year of President Obama's term in the White House and he's promising to "cut through the noise" in his annual State of the Union speech later today. Audio