Europe
Calling Home: Shannon Digby in Zons, Germany
Blenheim-born and Wellington-bred Shannon Digby is a mum of three who lives in Zons, a fairy-tale village on the edge of the Rhine river in the mid-West of Germany. Audio
'The Crate Escape' stowaway looking for lost accomplices
Over 55 years ago, Welshman Brian Robson mailed himself to London from Australia in a crate, with the help of a couple of friends he would eventually lose touch with. Now, he wants to find those… Audio
Russian troops on Ukraine's border, EU diplomatic fiasco
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about fears of an escalation in conflict between Russia and Ukraine, major political groups in the European Parliament demanding an… Audio
EU tightrope act over vaccines, France & genocide complicity
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at the diplomatic tightrope as it tries to boost the rollout of vaccinations across the bloc, with tension with the UK and AstraZeneca… Audio
Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik
A volcano has erupted south-west of Iceland's capital Reykjavik, the country's meteorological office says.
Anger in N Ireland over Brexit potentially dangerous, UK tells EU
Anger in Northern Ireland's unionist community over the Brexit divorce deal is serious and could undermine stability unless properly addressed, the UK has told the European Union.
EU drug watchdog rules AstraZeneca vaccine safe
The EU's drug watchdog says the benefits of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine outweigh the risks following an investigation into reports of blood disorders that prompted more than a dozen nations to… Audio
Italy back into lockdown, Poland + Hungary in court EU row
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney looks at how rising infections across Italy has put the more than half the country back into lockdown, as more European nations suspend the use of the AstraZeneca… Audio
Anger over EU vaccine rollout, anti-Putin protests gather pace
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at Europe's reaction to the inauguration of Joe Biden, the growing anger and threats of legal action over delays to the Covid-19 vaccines and… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
There's only a few days left to strike the Brexit deal, rioting in Paris grows over a controversial new security law, and the ultra-right Hungarian government is hit by a sex scandal. Audio
Calling Home: Corinne Ambler in Budapest, Hungary
Former journalist Corrine Ambler reckons Budapest is the most beautiful city in Europe. She is Calling Home this week to tell us about the incredible city - and her experience having Covid-19 while… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
COVID forces last-minute Brexit talks to go virtual, as EU nations are warned not to ease lockdowns too soon. And the trial starts this week against former French President Nicolas Sarkozy on… Audio
EU welcomes Biden win, hopes for better relations
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at Europe's reaction to Joe Biden's election - leaders were quick to congratulate him, even though Donald Trump hasn't conceded. There's hope… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
New research suggests that people with blood type O could be less likely to get sick with Covid-19. New Zealand professor Gary McLean joins the show to discuss the topic of blood group susceptibility.
…Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Many nations are starting to reimpose Covid-19 restrictions as a second wave of infections hits. A Russian-brokered ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia looks close to collapse and what was behind… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the rise in Brexit tensions after the UK's moves to break the Brexit agreement signed in January. Audio
My Current Song: Reiki Ruawai - 'Miller'
Raglan-based musician Reiki Ruawai has been playing alongside father Brian in the iconic roots-reggae band Cornerstone Roots for many years, but his new single 'Miller' marks his solo debut. Audio
Protesters defy regime in Belarus, 300 arrested in German anti-Covid protest
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at what's happening on the streets of Belarus, where tens of thousands defied threats of a crackdown to call for the resignation of Alexander… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
A heatwave adds to Europe's coronavirus misery, with record temperatures recorded in many places, with the mercury rising to 40 degrees celsius. And Europe mulls over a big US troop withdrawal from… Audio
Europe Correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the first in-person meeting for EU leaders since the Covid-crisis began, which has failed to reach agreement on a financial recovery… Audio