US election: Ryan Bridge hosts US election special America Decides on NZ Herald - watch live

• For all the latest news and results from the US election, go to our live blog here

The world is watching as US citizens choose between current Vice-President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, with the US election bound to have repercussions for nations across the globe.

Now New Zealanders can tune into comprehensive, multi-media coverage as the Herald brings you the latest events and analysis with live video straight to your mobile or desktop screen.

The centrepiece of our US election coverage, which includes reporters in New Zealand and on the ground in the US, is our live video analysis show America Decides which you can watch online from 4pm.

Hosted by Ryan Bridge, the live show will give you up-to-the-minute updates as the votes are counted, as well as expert commentary and analysis about what the result means for the US, New Zealand and the world.

Ryan Bridge's will host 'America Decides', the NZ Herald's live show on US election day. Photo / Dean Purcell

For the first time, the nzherald.co.nz website on desktop and mobile will feature video playing on your homepage screen as Newstalk ZB’s Ryan Bridge hosts an election special from 4pm, featuring our own experts and invited guests.

Bridge will talk to former Minister of Trade and NZ ambassador to the United States Tim Groser, former National Party leader and self-confessed US political junkie Todd Muller and experienced political commentators Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani.

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Our business experts Liam Dann and Madison Reidy will join them to discuss what the result could mean for the New Zealand economy.

Herald political deputy editor Thomas Coughlan and columnist Shane Te Pou will report from Washington DC, supported by a live AFP video feed from the Trump and Harris campaign headquarters.

Our reporters will be out and about with Kiwis and ex-pat Americans celebrating (or commiserating) as results come in, from the US Embassy in Wellington to Michael Morrah at the American Chamber of Commerce election party in central Auckland.

Watch our live show from 4pm above.