European Union
Lisa O'Carroll: Brexit down to the wire
Guardian correspondent Lisa O'Carroll looks at the latest rumblings in the Brexit gift that keeps giving. Audio
Dominic O'Connell: June 7 will be The End of May
British PM Theresa May's latest attempt to deliver a Brexit deal resulted in her resignation.The BBC's Business Presenter, Dominic O'Connell talks about the latest development. Audio
Lisa O'Carroll: Brexit - the gift that keeps giving
Guardian Brexit correspondent Lisa O'Carroll speaks to Jim about the latest turn in the Brexit saga in Westminster. Audio
Lisa O'Carroll: May hoping to hold fourth vote on Brexit deal
Guardian Brexit correspondent Lisa O'Carroll speaks to Jim about l the latest in the Brexit saga and what the implications of the house's decision are likely to be. Audio
Brexit: What are the options, what happens next?
MPs have set out details of their plan to consider other Brexit options, as UK Prime Minister Theresa May was warned more ministers could quit unless she changes course.
Dominic O'Connell: Brexit and being back home in Christchurch for the terror attacks
The Christchurch native and BBC business reporter Dominic O'Connell on the latest rumblings in the ongoing Brexit saga and the mass shooting in the Garden City. Audio
Why this is the most crucial week of the Brexit process
If you had lost interest in Brexit and its complicated nuances and trade jargon, now is the time to tune back in, because the UK is heading into the most crucial week of the Brexit process yet.
New EU deal with Pacific to include climate change assistance
A new development deal struck between the European Union and the Pacific will enhance cooperation on fighting climate change, the EU says. Audio
Case of the DTs? Donalds Tusk & Trump cause new trouble for UK
With just 50 days to go, European Council president Donald Tusk has stirred controversy by saying there was a "special place in hell" for those who campaigned to leave with no plan for the Irish… Audio
UK leader under new pressure to secure EU Brexit concessions
Pro-Brexit British lawmakers are mounting a campaign to rescue Theresa May's rejected European Union divorce deal, as major retailers warned the UK could face food shortages if it leaves the bloc…
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.
English farmers upbeat while down under
Rodger Hobson, the UK's largest grower of carrots, was part of a recent whirlwind tour of agricultural production systems around NZ. He says British farmers have much to learn from aspects of New… Audio, Gallery
Brexit: EU reveals no-deal plans
The plans are designed to limit disruption caused if the UK crashes out of the EU without a plan. But it can't counter all of the issues it is expecting.
Brexit: Theresa May racing against time for deal
Opinion - UK Prime Minister Theresa May soldiers on amid conflict over Brexit as the deadline looms, but she has only herself to blame for the political shambles Britain finds itself in, writes David…
EU fund targets fish laundering in the Pacific
The European Union says its new funding agreement with marine agencies in the Pacific will help prevent fish laundering in the region.
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
EU grapples with multiple troubles
Seamus Kearney reports on the troubles facing the EU on a number of fronts. As European diplomats, bureaucrats and Members of the European Parliament start to return to work after the summer break… 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
European Farming Insights
Former RNZ Rural News reporter Alexa Cook is travelling through Europe with her boyfriend. She tells Cosmo about the farming observations she has made in Portugal and southern Spain. Audio
Tensions in EU ahead of immigration summit
There are new signs of tension and divisions among European Union countries ahead of an emergency meeting on Sunday to thrash out new policies on immigration. This mini-summit comes a week ahead of a… Audio