Czech Republic
Investigation starts into Czech Republic flight to Tokyo
Two more members of the Czech Olympic team have tested positive for Covid-19 and the country's Olympic Committee has launched an investigation into a charter flight.
Calling Home: Amos Chapple in Prague
New Zealand photographer Amos Chapple has lived a rich and varied life behind the lens, including spending four years travelling the world photographing UNESCO world heritage sites. He joins the show… Audio
'Double jeopardy' concern over Sroubek deportation decision
The government may have opened itself up to a costly legal battle around "double jeopardy" over its handling of the Karel Sroubek case, an immigration lawyer warns. Audio
Karel Sroubek’s mother ‘genuinely concerned’ about risk to son
Alex Sweny says it was heartbreaking to tell Karel Sroubek's mother that her son is now liable for deportation. He told Lisa Owen she genuinely fears for his life should he return to the Czech… Video, Audio
PM backs Immigration Minister of Czech man’s residency case
While Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern backs Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway, she says the fact information contradicts that which was used to base his decision to grant residency to Czech drug… Video, Audio
Genevieve Blanchett: on theatre, architecture, Cate and coffee
Leos Janácek's opera Katya Kabanova is the story of a woman caught in a loveless marriage, who falls in love with another man, but ultimately doesn't find happiness. The opera debuted almost 100 years… Audio, Gallery
Deadly cold snap grips Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia
Severe frosts and snow storms killed at least 25 people in central and eastern Europe over the weekend.
Tall Ferns end tournament with a win over Czech Republic
The New Zealand womens basketball team has finished the four-nation tournament in China with a 72-64 win over the Czech Republic.
Czech Republic poised to change name
The Czech Republic is looking to change its name to "Czechia" to make it easier for companies and sports teams to use it on products and clothing.
Woodville's Kevin McIntyre on artist Gottfried Lindauer
A labour of love has turned into a European adventure with a couple devoted to celebrating the works of the former Woodville artist Gottfried Lindauer, invited to his homeland in the Czech Republic… Audio
Gottfried Lindauer in the Czech Republic
19th century New Zealand painter; Gottfried Lindauer's hometown in the Czech Republic has started taking an interest in him. Plzen in the Czech Republic had all but forgotten Lindauer who immigrated… Audio
Death and Forgiveness
Jindra Tichá moved to New Zealand from the Czech Republic, and she's incorporated both countries in her novel, Death and Forgiveness. In it, Anna and her husband flee the turmoil in Czechoslovakia in… Audio
Shapeshifter Tour Diary
On 9 April 2014, live electronic outfit Shapeshifter set off on their 12th Northern Hemisphere excursion, a 12-date run of shows that saw them shake venues from Prague to Vancouver. Shapeshifter's Sam… Audio