Brexit
Theresa May battles to save Brexit deal
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is fighting to keep the draft divorce deal with the European Union alive as her Brexit secretary and other ministers quit in protest. Members of her own party are calling… Audio
Theresa May fights to save Brexit deal and her job
The UK Prime Minister's draft divorce deal with the European Union is in jeopardy after her Brexit secretary and other ministers quit in protest and her own eurosceptic lawmakers called for her to be…
Brexit draft deal approved
British Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet has approved a draft agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. Audio
British Cabinet backs Brexit agreement
British Prime Minister Theresa May says her Cabinet has agreed the government should accept a draft treaty on Britain's departure from the European Union.
Don’t mention the peace – how reticence about the success of Europe led to Brexit
Prof AC Grayling talks about Brexit, and the failure of the greater vision for the EU with MP Chris Finlayson. Audio
Hundreds of thousands march in London for Brexit vote
Protesters seeking a referendum on the final Brexit deal have attended a rally in London, which organisers say was the "biggest" demonstration of its kind.
Brexit: The Impact of a No-Deal
Jeff Grant is New Zealand's representative in London keeping an eye on Brexit negotiations and what they may mean for our red meat exports to the UK and EU. Audio
Has a Brexit divorce deal been clinched?
Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney takes us through the conflicting reports out of Brussels about whether a breakthrough had been made in crunch Brexit talks between UK and EU negotiators. Also in… Audio
Theresa May's week from hell
If you think you’re having a bad week, count your blessings you’re not British PM Theresa May. Audio
Boris Johnson calls May's Brexit plan a 'cheat'
Crowds packed into a speech by former foreign secretary Boris Johnson at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
'Brexit for the British is a deep, dark, truthful mirror'
Musician and social activist Billy Bragg released his first album, Life's a Riot, 35 years ago, containing seven songs recorded on a punk rock electric guitar. The album's sleeve bore the message 'Pay… Video, Audio
EU moves to 'de-dramatise' Irish border issue
EU officials are reworking an Irish protocol in the draft Brexit treaty because of fears Northern Ireland's constitutional status within the UK could weaken.
Johnson's Brexit suicide-belt remarks 'disgusting'
Boris Johnson has been heavily criticised by fellow Tories after comparing UK prime minister Teresa May's Brexit plan to a suicide belt and accusing the EU of bullying.
Brexit through an Irish lens
Fintan O'Toole has been named as one of Britain's top intellectuals, even though he's from Ireland. He has strong views on Brexit, saying the 'the one thing standing between the British people and a… Audio
North Korea and China stronger together, and having a bit of a laugh at America
Our nation's place in the world is explored by four experts in international relations: Professor Tony Ballantyne, Dr Marcelle Dawson and Professor Robert Patman from Otago University; along with… Audio
UK prepares for Brexit worst-case scenario
Britain is preparing for the worst case scenario in a no-deal Brexit. Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has set out what he called "practical and proportionate" advice in case the UK leaves the EU without… Audio
British PM won't survive year, says Farage
The co-founder and former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Nigel Farage, is heading to Auckland as part of an Australasian speaking tour. Announcing the tour, Farage said that never in the… Audio
Comedy's Earl of Whimsy returns to NZ
Bill Bailey's a man of many talents. As well as making people laugh, he's an enthusiastic stand-up paddle boarder, passionate conservationist, accomplished musician and an author. He's back in New… Audio
European Farming Insights
Former RNZ Rural News reporter Alexa Cook is traveling through Europe with her partner. She tells Cosmo about the farming observations she has made in Ireland and Scotland. Audio
Scandal engulfs French presidency
European correspondent, Seamus Kearney reports on the scandal engulfing the French presidency of Emmanuel Macron, and the sacking of his head of security. Also, the UK's new Brexit negotiator attempts… Audio