Germany
Germany's far right: what you need to know
A far-right party is set to become third strongest party in Germany's parliament. So who are the Alternative für Deutschland?
German correspondent Ira Spitzer
Ira reports from Berlin where Germany has just gone to the polls. Audio
Angela Merkel wins fourth term, exit polls say
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been re-elected to a fourth term in a vote that will also bring a far right party into parliament, exit polls suggest.
German chancellor Angela Merkel wins fourth term
German chancellor Angela Merkel has won a fourth term as leader in the country's latest election. Correspondent Ira Spitzer joins us with the details. Audio
German correspondent Thomas Sparrow
Thomas Sparrow is Political and Security Correspondent for Deutsche Welle. Today he discusses the upcoming German election, the rise of the right-wing populist AFD party, and Germany's souring… Audio
German nurse suspected of scores of killings
German nurse Niels Hogel was jailed two years ago for killing two patients, and is now believed to have killed at least 84 others. German correspondent Ira Spitzer explains the details of the case. Audio
Dirk Kurbjuweit - Fear and the federal election
When German author and journalist Dirk Kurbjuweit, his wife and young family were stalked and terrorised by a downstairs neighbour his lawyer said she didn't think the law could help, but she would… Audio
Trump-shaped ecstasy pills seized
About 5000 ecstasy tablets shaped like the US president's head have been seized by German police.
Dear Gareth: Look to Ireland and Scotland, not just Germany
Opinion - Gareth Morgan's push for better renters' rights is praiseworthy but risks missing the best solutions, argues Victoria University's Mark Bennett.
German carmakers agree diesel pact to cut pollution
German politicians and carmakers have reached an agreement to cut inner-city pollution to avert bans of diesel vehicles.
Trump and Putin met a second time at G20
US President Donald Trump met Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin at a second, previously undisclosed meeting at this month's G20, it has emerged.
Arrests made in coin heist in Germany
In March, one of the world's biggest coins, worth nearly $4 million, was stolen. Our correspondent in Germany, Natalie Carney, says police have now made several arrests. Audio
World leaders stand against Trump on climate
Nineteen leaders of the world's leading economies have broken with the US president on climate policy, in a rare public admission of disagreement.
Violence continues in Hamburg as Putin, Trump meet
Hamburg's streets have been overrun by violence on the first day of the G20 summit in Germany.
Protests turn violent ahead of G20 in Hamburg
Police have resorted to water cannons and pepper spray to subdue protesters in Hamburg, Germany, where the G20 is due to start on Friday.
German correspondent Thomas Sparrow
It's been a busy week in Germany, with an even bigger one to come. The G20 Summit in Hamburg will be in Germany next week, as Angela Merkel welcomes Trump for the first time. And after Britain, the… Audio
Celebrations as Germany says 'ja' to marriage equality
Same-sex couples will get full marital and adoption rights, despite Angela Merkel's vote against the change.
Merkel and Modi meet as US / Germany rift widens
Donald Trump has stepped up his criticism of Germany and its commitment to NATO following comments from Angela Merkel that the USA was no longer such a reliable ally. Audio
German leaders step up attacks on Trump
Germany's top politicians have criticised US President Donald Trump, a day after Chancellor Angela Merkel said the US and UK were no longer reliable partners.
Catherine Chidgey: Ockham Award and rising early
Ngaruawahia novelist Catherine Chidgey's fourth novel "The Wish Child" was 13 years in the writing but has now earned her the coveted $50,000 Acorn Foundation Fiction award. The judges says the… Audio