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Cecilia Robinson: Roe v Wade tests Luxon's leadership

OPINION: The National leader has shown an ability to separate church and state.

NZ brand Allbirds to cover costs of US staff seeking abortions

The company said the Roe v Wade ruling would directly affect the rights of its staff.

Focus: Supreme Court overturns Roe vs Wade

The decision on Friday by the Supreme Court to end constitutional protections for abortion that have stood in America for nearly half a century is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Video / AP

Spartacus actor apologises to unborn daughter after Roe v Wade overturned

"I feel a need to apologise to her and she hasn't even been born."

National MP told to remove post supporting Roe v Wade decision

Simon O'Connor posted it was a "good day" after Roe v Wade decision was overturned.

Not done yet? Supreme Court conservatives flex muscle in sweeping rulings

Liberal justices suggest rights to same-sex marriage and contraception may be imperilled.

Roe's death will change American democracy

New York Times: The Supreme Court has become yet another partisan institution.

'There is nowhere I feel safe': Election officials describe threats fuelled by Trump

New York Times: 'They have video panel trucks ... proclaiming me to be a paedophile.'

Texas top cop: Police response to school shooting an 'abject failure'

Police officers with rifles stood and waited in a hallway for over an hour.

Why China is miles ahead in a Pacific race for influence

New York Times: Across the Pacific, Beijing's imprint is unmistakable.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 June, 2022

What was discussed when PM Ardern met with US President Biden, Christchurch Hospital overrun with patients and Anthony Albanese unveils his new front bench in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: PM Ardern meets with President Biden

PM Jacinda Ardern and US President Joe Biden discussed issues from trade in the Indo-Pacific to New Zealand's experience with gun reforms. Video / The White House

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media after meeting with President Biden

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks with media following her meeting with President Biden at the White House. Video / Claire Trevett

Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 May, 2022

PM Jacinda Ardern prepares for her meeting with US President Joe Biden, supermarkets told to change their ways and Johnny Depp takes to the stage in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: PM Ardern addresses media in Washington DC

PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media in Washington DC regarding the upcoming meeting with US President Biden, the latest polls and Covid infections within her delegation. Video / Claire Trevett

Flowers, tears as Bidens stop at Uvalde memorial

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden offered comfort Sunday to a city gripped by grief and anger. Video / AP

Did PM tick off her to-do list on the US trip?

How did the PM's 'shameless' pitch to the US for tourism and business go?

Full speech: Jacinda Ardern delivers Harvard University Commencement speech

PM Jacinda Ardern spoke to the 8000 graduates at the Harvard Commencement Ceremony in Boston. Video / Harvard University