Europe
Russia's arrest of journo and the euthanasia case that wasn't
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney reports on the political crisis erupting in Moldova after the arrest of the country's president, Russia receives condemnation after it arrests an investigative… Audio
Brexitcast: Behind-the-scenes Brexit
Listener Janet emailed pods@rnz.co.nz about Brexitcast, a show she's got addicted to that features some top BBC journalists explaining what's going on with Brexit. As Janet writes "... it's very… Audio
EU unity summit, & Christchurch Call conference in Paris
Europe Correspondent Seamus Kearney looks at the visit by Jacinda Ardern to Paris for her 'Christchurch Call' conference, the EU's 'show of unity' post-Brexit action plan and anger over a rerun of… Audio
Spanish election results roll in
Correspondent Seamus Kearney reports on the news making headlines in Europe including the Spanish election results and attempts in Northern Ireland to break a two-year political stalemate after the… Audio
Parisian landmark, Notre Dame Cathedral burns
A massive fire at French landmark, the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris has collapsed the church's main spire. Huge crowds are watching as the fire rages. Our Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney is… Audio
EU hopes spotlight will shift from Brexit to elections
Now that Brexit has been delayed for a second time (to October 31 unless a deal is reached beforehand), Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney says there has been a dramatic drop in the number of… Audio
European fears about the political cost of the Brexit chaos
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney talks to Kathryn about the EU anxiously awaiting the UK plan to avoid a no deal Brexit. Also, teenage migrants from Africa charged with hijacking a Mediterranean… Audio
Inquiries into links between Europe and Christchurch suspect
As details continue to emerge about the suspect in the Christchurch terrorism attack, our Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney says European nations are investigating any possible links the accused had… Audio
Concern grows over antisemitic attacks in France
Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney says authorities in France are voicing shock over the latest in a string of attacks seen as antisemitic. In the latest incident, a memorial stone was vandalised at… Audio
Repatriation of IS fighters & rise of anti-semitism
From Germany, Thomas Sparrow reports on the US President's demands that European allies repatriate foreign IS fighters captured in Syria, and the debate this is sparking. Also, there is a rise in… Audio
Europe reacts to US-Russia nuclear treaty collapse
From Europe, Seamus Kearney says European leaders have expressed dismay at the collapse of a major US-Russia nuclear treaty, after Washington ignored repeated pleas from the European Union to stay… Audio
Deadlock over Brexit 'plan B'
British Prime Minister Theresa May is continuing her last-minute scramble to shape Britain's exit from the European Union. The British parliament is expected to debate and vote on the Prime Minister's… Audio
Snow brings parts of Europe to a standstill
Heavy snowfalls have claimed several lives and brought chaos to parts of Germany and Sweden, leaving roads blocked, trains halted and schools shut.
The beginning of the end of Angela Merkel's power
German correspondent Thomas Sparrow takes a look at Angela Merkel's reign, she has led her party since the year 2000 and the country since 2005. But now there is a new leader of her conservative… Audio
The mysterious death of a high-ranking Nazi: The Ratline
A recently released BBC series called' The Ratline' tries to uncover the truth about a senior Nazi, Baron Otto Gustav von Wächter, who disappeared after the Second World War, then died in mysterious… Audio
French unrest, Brexit, and Angela Merkel's emotional farewell
Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney reports from France on the unrest in Paris and across the country, with U-turns by the Macron Government, not enough to turn tide of violence. Also Europe holds… Audio
Europe mulls unity
Seamus Kearney reports on the marking by many European nations of the centenary of the end of World War One. As they do, issues of unity and collective defence within the European Union have come to… Audio
Le Quesnoy centenary commemorations
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney reports from Le Quesnoy on the emotional centenary commemorations held in the northern French town saved by Kiwi soldiers near the end of World War One, with the… Audio
EU renews territory funding for climate and biodiversity plans
The European Union has renewed its commitment to Pacific climate and biodiversity programmes in its overseas territories, signing an agreement for $US41 million in funding over four years.
51 players named for All Blacks squad
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has mined the depths of New Zealand rugby to name 51 players for the team's tour of Japan and Europe. Video, Audio