Us Election
Democrat Americans in NZ aghast at Trump win
Democrats living in New Zealand are saying they might not go home. "His behaviour has been so temperamental, I don't hold hope for him as president" says one. Audio
Donald Trump to become 45th President of the US
Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States. After the shock of his victory, and the bitter divisions, there are calls from unity from all sides of the poltical divide. Audio
Mood at NZ US Ambassador's party sombre
RNZ attended the polling day party, hosted by the American ambassador to New Zealand, to get reaction as the United States elected Donald Trump president. Audio
France's president wants of 'period of uncertainty' for US
France and Germany congratulate donald Trump but the head of the EU has stressed that trans-Atlantic cooperation must be key. Audio
Russia welcomes Trump's election, seeks closer ties
Russia's Vladimir Putin congratulates Donald Trump on his election win. But analysts say this victory could give Russia leeway to be more aggressive in Europe. Audio
British economy braces after Trump victory
World leaders have sent cautious messages of congratulations to the United States president-elect, Donald Trump. Audio
Donald Trump promises to be a president for all Americans
The polls favoured Hillary Clinton, but the unconventional campaign of Donald Trump has succeeded and has completely upended American politics. Audio
In a decisive victory, Donald Trump elected US president
Donald Trump sweeps into power in America. He's promising to be a president for all Americans. The defeated Hillary Clinton urges her supporters to respect the result. Audio
Trumpocalypse Now
The pollsters didn't predict it, and most in the media didn't see it coming either. Election night was a historic upset in more ways than one. Audio
White middle class voters push Trump ahead
Kiwi commentator Danielle McLaughlin lives in New York. Hillary Clinton ignored some states where she thought she had secured votes, McLaughlin says. Video, Audio
Steve Mort on how Donald Trump has won key states
US correspondent Steve Mort joins Checkpoint as it's looking more and more likely that Donald Trump will be the country's new president. Audio
Democrats in Auckland gather at Auckland sports bar
Democrats in New Zealand are watching anxiously as election results begin to come in. Sharon Brettkelly is at Auckland's Fox Sports Bar. Video, Audio
Winston Peters: I told you Trump was going to win.
NZ First leader Winston Peters says the Republican candidate was always going to win over his rival, democrat Hillary Clinton. Audio
US Ambassador to NZ on latest election results
US Ambassador to New Zealand, Mark Gilbert, is hosting a function at the St John's Bar in Wellington. He joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
27 million Latinos eligible to vote in US election
The Hispanic or Latino vote is hugely important in this election - a record 27.3 million Latinos were eligible to cast ballots. Enrique Morones joins Checkpoint. Audio
US voters on Barack Obama's legacy
American voters explain what they think Barack Obama's legacy will be. Video, Audio
Mary MacCarthy joins Checkpoint from Trump HQ
Correspondent Mary MacCarthy is at Trump HQ in New York. She joins Checkpoint to discuss the latest results. . Video, Audio
Trump supporter feeling good about early results
William Chamberlain, an avid Trump supporter in New York, is feeling good about the results so far. He speaks to Checkpoint. Audio
April Reign with latest on black American vote
Prominent African American commentator April Reign is closely watching the black American vote, and joins Checkpoint with the latest. Video, Audio
Republican turned Democrat supporter reacts to the US election
American Larry Keim is in Wellington, anxiously watching the election results. He was a Republican supporter but switched sides to back the Democrats. Video, Audio