Brexit
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
British PM warns rebels: Back me or risk 'no Brexit at all'
British Prime Minister Theresa May revealed that the US President had previously advised her to sue the EU rather than enter into an exit negotiation with the bloc.
Boris Johnson resigns as UK's Foreign Secretary
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May's precarious balancing act on Brexit is now increasingly a referendum on her leadership after three resignations, the latest from Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson… Video, Audio
Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns
Brexit Secretary David Davis has resigned from the UK government, effective immediately.
Brexit and the NHS turns 70
UK correspondent, Tim Sculthope reports that Theresa May is to try and push her Cabinet into agreeing a position on Brexit as time is fast running out. With just five months and one summit left… Audio
Brexit, Heatwaves and Beer shortages in UK
Political reporter at the Press Association, Harriet Line, on the widening Cabinet divisions over Brexit, a shock report over hundreds of hospital deaths, Britain in heatwave and also facing a beer… Audio
UK lawmakers debate Brexit blueprint
Britain's Brexit minister has told Parliament to back down in a showdown over Prime Minister Theresa May's plans to leave the European Union, warning lawmakers they could undermine negotiations. David… Video, Audio
UK govt scrambles to avert Brexit humiliation
The British government has scrambled to win a key vote on Brexit. Audio
Britain proposes one-year Brexit backstop plan to EU
British Prime Minister Theresa May has unveiled a one-year backstop plan for the Irish border after Brexit, finding a compromise that may paper over differences in her government but may also struggle…
Wendy Miles QC: Arbitrator extraordinaire
Wendy Miles grew up in Piako and is now a prominent arbitrator and London-based QC, sought after as a leading expert on resolving international climate-change disputes. The Canterbury University… Audio
UK correspondent Gerri Peev
Gerri Peev on the row brewing for Theresa May over taking the decision to bomb sites in Syria, for the first time in her premiership, without parliamentary approval. Audio
Where to from here? NZ Republic vs Empire 2.0
Opinion - New Zealand should maintain a strong relationship with the United Kingdom after Brexit. However, do we really want to sleepwalk into Empire 2.0? Max Harris evaluates the royal "we".
UK, EU agree to Brexit transition period
The UK and EU have agreed on a "large part" of the agreement that will lead to the "orderly withdrawal" of the UK.
