Africa
Africa correspondent Debora Patta
Oscar Pistorius' early release from jail on parole overturned, Liberia and Sierra Leone dealing with aftermath of Ebola, discussions over an international summit to deal with Boko Haram in Nigeria. Audio
Unlocking the secrets of the Sahara
Six thousand years ago the Sahara Desert was a lush savannah, covered in grasslands, forests and home to one of the largest rivers in the world.
So why did it change? Geologist Stefan Kropelin has… Audio, Gallery
Africa correspondent Debora Patta
Burundi election and claims of corruption, the Nigerian army has rescued more children from the extremist Boko Haram group. Audio
African crime syndicates duping Australians to courier drugs
West African crime syndicates are duping dozens of vulnerable Australians to courier drugs through countries that have the death penalty for trafficking. Audio
Australian mining companies linked to deaths in Africa
Australian mining companies operating in Africa have been caught up in allegations of corruption, tax avoidance, environmental destruction and human rights abuses. 150 Australian companies operate… Audio
Lion's death raises conservation questions
The killing of a well-known lion by an American dentist has caused an internet storm. Is there ever an argument for shooting endangered animals?
Africa correspondent Debora Patta
Sudan's leader Omar al-Bashir - facing war crimes - and with a warrant issued for his arrest - has managed to attend a conference in South Africa, and then leave the country again. Our correspondent… Audio
Tewodros Melesse: sexual health and contraception
Ethioipian economist and Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, who has been visiting New Zealand to discuss the role of men and boys in ensuring gender equality in the… Audio
WOMAD 2015 Live: Youssou N'Dour, Jupiter & Okwess International
Featuring two of Africa's finest musical exports. Youssou N'Dour performed a set that delighted a capacity crowd closing the opening night at this year's sold out Festival. Also featured is an… Audio
Africa correspondent Debora Patta
Claims the FIFA vote that gave South Africa the 2010 world cup was rigged and bribes may have been paid. Audio
Africa correspondent Deborah Patta
The rescue of hundreds of girls in Nigeria who had been kidnapped by Boko Haram and tensions in Burundi. Audio
AFRIpads
In Africa a reusable sanitary pad is transforming young womens' lives for the better. With Sanne Bolkenstein of AFRIpads. Audio
Africa correspondent - Debora Patta
Over 700 asylum seekers drown in The Mediterranean Sea. Audio
Kenya terror attack
This week Kenya suffered its worst terrorist attack since the 1998 bombing of the United States embassy in Nairobi. Gunmen from the Al Shabab militant group killed nearly 150 people at Garissa… Audio
Brett Bailey: Macbeth in the Congo
Director of South African performance company Third World Bunfight, whose latest production is a radical take on Verdi's opera Macbeth, set in modern-day Congo, and playing at the Auckland Arts… Audio
Africa correspondent - Deborah Patta
Deborah Patta reports on Rhino poaching on the increase; and the Upcoming Nigeria election. Audio
African cycling
The first African cycling team will compete in this year's Tour de France. Tim Lewis is the author of 'Land of Second Chances: The Impossible Rise of Rwanda's Cycling Team'. Audio
From Northland dairy farmer's wife to international wildlife photographer
International Wildlife Photographer Robyn Preston. Robyn has gone from being a Northland dairy farmer's wife to an international wildlife photographer. She spent her childhood on a dairy farm near… Audio
Africa correspondent Deborah Patta
African correspondent Deborah Patta talks about the Nigerian elections, Boko Haram and the Ebola epidemic. Audio