Britain
Early Australian explorer's body found under London train station
The body of the British navigator who named Australia has been found under a London train station - ending a 200-year mystery.
UK pledges trade continuity with NZ after Brexit
The New Zealand and British prime ministers have signed a mutual recognition agreement, under which Britain is pledging trade continuity following Brexit.
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
NZ meat companies fight EU tariff changes
New Zealand meat companies are fighting back against proposed tariff changes in Europe which could undermine meat exports worth $1.8 billion. Britain and the European Union have notified the World… 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 nuclear test veterans pushing for recognition 60 years on
Sixty years after Britain conducted its largest nuclear test in Kiribati, veterans who were there are continuing to demand recognition and compensation, but Britain continues to insist its tests were… Audio
For veterans of British nuclear tests, a 60-year fight for recognition goes on
It's 60 years since Britain conducted its largest-ever nuclear test in Kiribati. As it looks to come back to the Pacific, Britain continues to insist its nuclear legacy is clean, contrary to veterans'…
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 April 2018
Samoa's former head of state raises land concerns; British outreach amid flurry of activity by Pacific's external players; Chief justices from around the region meet in Auckland improve rule of law in… Audio
Renewed British outreach in Pacific
The British government is taking major steps to re-engage with the Pacific. Audio
Russia's NZ ambassador says 'no motive' for Skripal attack
Russia's ambassador to New Zealand, Valery Tereshchenko, says the Salisbury attack was a well-planned provocation aimed at fanning an anti-Russian campaign. Susie Ferguson spoke to Mr Tereshchenko. He… Audio
British entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth dies aged 89
Veteran British entertainer and presenter of many successful TV shows, Sir Bruce Forsyth has died aged 89.
Cardiff father of four named as driver in London mosque attack
British Police have named the driver of the van that was deliberately driven into worshippers outside a North London mosque. He is Darren Osborne a father of four from Cardiff. He was not known to the… Audio
Theresa May announces snap election for UK
Britain will be going to the polls on June the 8th - three years aheaed of schedule. Prime Minister Theresa May has called for the snap election, saying the country needs certainty and stability as it… Audio
Ball is in Brussels' court after Britain triggers Brexit
After 44 years of membership, Britain has formally notified the European Union that it is leaving. Overnight, the country's Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50 -- the exit clause of the… Audio
Cost of domestic violence to be surveyed in Pacific
Studies are to be undertaken in several Pacific island countries to measure the economic cost of domestic violence as part of a Commonwealth-wide project.
NZ murderer to remain in UK jail
A New Zealand murderer described as evil by British police will remain in jail in Britain for at least another two years despite being due for deportation.
UK House of Commons passes Brexit bill
UK MPs have overwhelmingly agreed to let their government begin the country's departure from the European Union.
UK Supreme Court to rule on Brexit appeal overnight tonight
Britain's Supreme Court will decide the future of Brexit overnight tonight. Government ministers are expecting to lose an appeal to overturn an earlier High Court decision ruling the UK parliament has… Audio
Death toll rises to seven in London tram derailment
Police arrested the driver of a tram that overturned in London killing seven people and injuring dozens more. Video
Bregret
A new poll has found Britons are having second thoughts about leaving the EU. Audio