Europe
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
Professor Tim Flannery - Europe's strange backstory
Author, scientist, explorer and conservationist, Professor Tim Flannery has turned his attention to Europe in his latest book, Europe: A Natural History. It's a story of huge animals, shifting… Audio
Turkish President's controversial state visit to Germany
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney reports on the German police enforced security lockdowns in Berlin and Cologne this weekend for a controversial visit by the embattled Turkish President. Recep… Audio
Germany's spy controversy
Thomas Sparrow reports from Germany on how the country's government government coalition has stripped the under-fire head of the domestic intelligence agency of his current job, only to promote him to… Audio
Anti Kremlin figure, another suspected poisoning
European correspondent, Seamus Kearney on another suspected poisoning case is making the headlines. An anti-Kremlin activist has been flown to Berlin for treatment after losing his sight and ability… Audio
Far right protests in Germany
Europe Correspondent, Seamus Kearney reports on protests in the eastern German city of Chemnitz, with anti fascist groups holding counter rallies following far right groups marching and doing the Nazi… Audio
Scorching temperatures in Europe break records
Eight places in Portugal have broken local temperature records and officials predict the scorching temperatures could get even worse over the weekend.
Petition pushes for better outcomes from EU agreement with Pacific
The Pacific Network on Globalisation, or PANG, is pushing for better outcomes for the Pacific in upcoming negotiations with the European Union.
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
NATO unity fears
Europe Correspondent, Seamus Kearney talks to Kathryn about fears about NATO unity ahead of a key summit in Brussels, and EU diplomats give a guarded reaction to UK's Brexit 'compromise'. Audio
