Ireland
All Blacks won't be leaving any lessons behind
The All Blacks won't be flushing away the Ireland result too quickly and will use to to get prepare for this weekend's tour finale against France.
The Weekend Panel with Al Gillespie and Lavina Good
Joining us on the panel this morning are Dr Alexander Gillespie and Lavina Good. Among other topics, they'll be discussing the anti-lockdown protest on Auckland's motorway, the All Blacks and Black… Audio
Lowe keen to play against All Blacks
Ireland wing James Lowe is relishing the prospect of playing against some of his closest friends in this weekend's game against his native New Zealand.
Calling Home: Peter Croot in Galway
Dunedinite Professor Peter Croot has seen a fair bit of both land and sea during his time as an internationally-respected chemical oceanographer, having lived and worked in the USA, Sweden, Germany… Audio, Gallery
Angela Scanlon: Making homeowners' wildest dreams a reality
Irish presenter and broadcaster Angela Scanlon is the host of the hugely popular Your Home Made Perfect television show. Audio
Calling Home: Sene Naoupu in Dublin
Wellington-born, Oamaru-raised Ireland rugby international Sene Naoupu is one of the most prolific and remarkable figures in the oval ball world. She's Calling Home from Dublin this morning. Audio
Gabriel Byrne: 'We all walk with ghosts'
Hollywood leading man Gabriel Byrne has played some memorable roles in his prolific film career, but his new autobiography, Walking With Ghosts, could be considered his boldest and most dramatic work… Audio
Europe: Covid protests and mental health worries
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the weekend's anti-lockdown protest that turned violent in Dublin, just the latest of many that have sprung up across Europe. And… Audio
Irish shearer Enda Bradley
Country Life's guest this week is Irish shearer Enda Bradley, one of the foreign agricultural workers who've been allowed into New Zealand during the pandemic to plug gaps in the labour market during… Audio
Our Current Song: The Warratahs, 'New World'
Iconic Kiwi band The Warratahs are back on the road again and currently promoting their new single, New World. Lead singer and guitarist Barry Saunders joins the show to discuss the new track and… Audio
Punk Economist: 'The most prudent thing to do now is spend'
One of the world's most high-profile economists says the only way New Zealand will stop its burgeoning housing market being a driver of inequality is through wealth taxes. Audio
Fontaines DC: 'We should be confronted daily with conflicting ideas'
Irish band Fontaines D.C. were on track to have the week's Number One UK album last week, but were just beaten to the top spot by Taylor Swift. Audio
The world’s most wanted man in 1695
Steven Johnson's new book, Enemy of All Mankind is also a harrowing account of the most dastardly pirate you've probably never heard of, Henry Every, and the brutal lifestyle and appalling existence… Audio
Pulitzer Prize winner opts for life away from the lens
Irish photojournalist Cathal McNaughton gave up the 'best job in the world' for a quieter life in a cottage in the Glens of Antrim after winning a Pulitzer Prize. Audio, Gallery
Austin Mitchell: 'Losing to the Tories is depressing'
Ex-UK Labour MP, Austin Mitchell shares his disdain at the UK election results and casts forward to what Prime Minister Boris Johnson must do now to get Brexit back on track and end austerity and cuts… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Maltese PM's job on the line, Irish woman who joined Isis arrested in Dublin. Audio
Cheap alcohol fuelling NZ's worsening drinking culture
Data released from New Zealand's largest annual health survey shows that our drinking culture is continuing to move in the wrong direction. Alcohol Healthwatch Executive Director Dr Nicki Jackson says… Audio
All Whites fade to 3-1 loss in Dublin
The All Whites have faded after a promising start against the Republic of Ireland, beaten 3-1 after taking the early lead in Dublin.
Winston Reid to captain All Whites
All Whites coach Danny Hay has confirmed that Winston Reid will captain the side in their friendly against Ireland in Dublin tomorrow.
Expert Feature: The Irish Border
One phrase that's bandied about is the "Irish backstop" - it aims to prevent a hard border in Ireland after the UK leaves the EU. Sonja Tiernan, the Eamon Cleary Chair in Irish Studies at Otago… Audio