A man guilty of raping his pre-pubescent daughter has been handed a 60-day jail sentence by a US judge. Now the judge is facing public backlash.

Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch discovers there's a lot more to Anaheim than Disneyland.

Source: Visit the USA. Head to these islands off the USA's Northwest coast for a spot of whale watching.

Source: Visit the USA. Often considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is a must-see on any Southwest road trip of the USA.

Source: Visit the USA. Enjoy bright lights and epic views in the 'Entertainment Capital of the World'.

Source: Visit the USA. Take in the storied architecture and stellar skyline views on a trip to the Windy City.

Tennis coach Rex Haultain, jailed in the US for soliciting sexually explicit photographs from a youth player, is being lined up for deportation to New Zealand.

President Barack Obama lashed out at Donald Trump's increasing claims that the presidential election is rigged, saying it undermines the US's democracy.

Russell Baillie follows the path of Kurt Cobain's career on a road trip from Seattle, the home of grunge, to San Francisco.

Americans Michael and Jennifer Sigler are diehard All Blacks fans, despite having no New Zealand connections.

The tiny village of Pointy Lay is working on an anti-tourism strategy: it's begging tourists to stay away.

Wearing only a soiled pull-up nappy, a 7-year-old boy was spotted running against southbound traffic on a busy eight-lane highway.

Shandelle Battersby discovers the winemakers and their tipple alongside the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

Alan Sloggett has been a clown for decades after following in his father's large footsteps. Now he fears for his safety.

It was an acrimonious event with barbs flying from both sides. But who struck the killer blow in the presidential debate?

From the dimple to the hairline to the way he is smiling lovingly at his wife, this man bears more than a passing resemblance to Matt Damon.

A 10-year-old boy with special needs is fighting for life in hospital.

On a river cruise steeped in history, Shandelle Battersby learns about old liquor

The family of a man shot and killed by police in the US have filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Sacramento.

A Domino's customer in the US was left stunned when she received over $6000 in cash instead of her order.

The West Coast of the USA is home to some of the country's best plonk, finds Leila George.

COMMENT: If any choice of two options could be described as a no-brainer, this is it. So how can there be undecided voters in America?

With its caves, magnificent bristlecone forests and isolated star-gazing opportunities, visitors to this national park are in for a visual feast both above and below ground.

Kiwi politicians who watched the Presidential debate have praised Hillary Clinton's "poise" and "dignity" - but aren't sure how much her performance will help in the election.

Homeless man who stumbled across a bomb is rewarded for his potentially saving hundreds of lives.

Gregory Green called police last week to tell them he had killed his family. In 1991 Green had placed an eerily similar call.

Police in Charlotte, North Carolina, have announced that they are releasing footage from police body cameras, showing the moment when Keith Lamont Scott was shot dead.

Food, fine wine and fireworks make for an unforgettable stay in the City by the Bay, writes Greg Fleming.

Enjoy smaller crowds in the big cities, milder weather and beautiful foliage.

Home to the world's longest known cave system, Kentucky's only national park is a must-visit for keen spelunkers.