Germany
Tom Carstensen: Denmark building its own wall
Denmark is building a wall along the Danish-German border to stop wild boars from getting in and spreading African swine fever. Journalist Tom Carstensen explains what's happening at the border. Audio
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
Back from the wilderness, Merz leads the race to succeed Merkel
Businessman Friedrich Merz, back from the political wilderness, is taking an early lead in the race to succeed Angela Merkel as leader of Germany's Christian Democrats and secure the chance of running…
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
Far-right protests erupt after latest violent death
Police have been deployed to quell tensions after the second death of a German man in east Germany within a fortnight, both allegedly involving confrontations with immigrants.
65,000 attend anti-racism concert in east Germany
Big crowds have turned out in Chemnitz to counter far right rallies held following the fatal stabbing of a German man last month.
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
Allegations of links between police, far-right in East Germany
There have been protests in the German city of Chemnitz after claims police leaked details of an Iraqi suspect's arrest on a stabbing charge. The leak has prompted speculation that there might be… Audio
Far-right activists protest in Germany after man's death
Far-right activists have demonstrated in Germany's eastern city of Chemnitz after the deadly stabbing of a German man that authorities have blamed on two migrants. About 6000 demonstrators, some… Audio
Auf Wiedersehen: Farewell and fair play
In today's episode of Squeaky Bum Time, RNZ's FIFA World Cup podcast, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle welcome back The Totally Football Show's Iain Macintosh to talk German despair, English cynicism… Audio
Germany out of FIFA World Cup after 2-0 defeat to South Korea
Defending FIFA champions, Germany, have crashed out of the Football World Cup after suffering a stunning 2-0 defeat by South Korea. Video, Audio
Germany crash out of World Cup
Champions Germany crashed out of the World Cup after suffering a stunning 2-0 defeat by a tenacious South Korea on Wednesday that eliminated them in the opening round for the first time in 80 years.
Goal Rush: Lukaku, Kane and Kroos Missiles
In the latest episode of Squeaky Bum Time: RNZ's FIFA World Cup podcast, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle break down the latest results, including late German heroics, Polish despair and the rise and… Audio
Virtual Reality Check: Heroes, hangovers & handballs
In episode three of Squeaky Bum Time, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by Football Ferns legend Sarah Gregorius and RNZ's Patrick O'Meara to wrap the weekends action. They dissect the… Audio
Germany under pressure after opening loss
The defending champions Germany have crashed to defeat in their first game at the FIFA World Cup as an enterprising Mexico refused to be intimidated by history and ran out 1-0 winners.
FIFA World Cup shock: Mexico beats cup holders Germany
Defending champions Germany made a disastrous start to their bid to win back-to-back World Cups with a shock defeat by Mexico.
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow
He says World Press Freedom day last week highlighted concerns for journalists in Europe. Audio
Berlin police defuse WWII bomb after mass evacuation
German police have defused a World War II bomb in central Berlin, after some 10,000 people were evacuated.
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow
Thomas Sparrow is Political and Security Correspondent for Deutsche Welle. Today he discusses the fatal van attack in Munster; and exiled Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont vows to return to Belgium. Audio