Natalie Powell
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson in intensive care
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been taken into intensive care after he was hospitalised with coronavirus symptoms yesterday.
A spokesperson for Downing Street said the Prime Minister's… Audio
Prince Charles lobbied to have Prince Andrew step down - reports
There are reports Prince Charles intensely lobbied the Queen to have his brother, Prince Andrew, stripped of his duties.
The Duke of York is embroiled in controversy over his friendship with… Audio
Britain secures Brexit deal, but MPs yet to support it
Britain has secured a Brexit deal with the European Union, more than three years after Britons voted to leave the bloc. But Prime Minister Boris Johnson must still win a knife-edge vote in parliament… Audio
Thousands march in Extinction Rebellion protests in London
Thousands have marched in Extinction Rebellion protests in London. Westminster Bridge, Lambeth Bridge, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall were all blocked-off as the protesters, many in constume, demanded… Audio
Extinction Rebellion protests expected in London
Extinction Rebellion protests have already started in Wellington as protestors hoping to bring attention to a global lack of action on climate change. Their stunts include spraying fake blood across… Audio
UK Conservatives race to replace Theresa May
The UK leadership race is underway, with ten candidates vying to replace Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister.
Each of the candidates secured the backing of eight MPs in… Audio
Baby Sussex is introduced to the world with a new name
The Royal newborn has a name Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor Prince Harry and Meghan fronted cameras at Windsor this morning and gave the world its first glimpse of their new baby. Indira talks… Audio
Brexit: May talks to Labour in struggle to find deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May is in talks with the opposition Labour Party for a second day today, trying to end the deadlock over Brexit. MPs backed a bill yesterday that would force Ms May to… Audio
Brexit: UK MPs debate as next vote looms
British MPs will soon begin another attempt to find a Brexit deal they can agree on. No alternative to Prime Minister Theresa May's plan won a majority last week, and the government's chief whip has… Audio
Ardern meets May: UK pledges trade with NZ after Brexit
The United Kingdom and New Zealand have signed a mutual recognition agreement, where the UK has pledged trade continuity following Brexit. The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with the British Prime… Audio
UK Government survives vote of no confidence
And in news just to hand - Theresa May survives to fight another day - the British prime minister has stared down a no-confidence vote in her government in Parliament. British MPs have just voted in… Audio
Brexit
For the latest on Brexit in the UK we're crossing to London to RNZ's correspondent Natalie Powell. Audio
Theresa May confident as Brexit deal faces parliament vote
The Brexit deal is going to a Parliamentary vote next week and UK Prime Minister Theresa May says she's confident she'll still have her job. If it's rejected it would leave the UK facing a messy… Audio
Trial into New Zealander's death begins in London
In London, a trial has begun into the death of New Zealander, Jacob Marx, who was killed when a shop sign fell on him in 2013. Mr Marx, originally from Gisborne, was 27 when he was killed by the… Audio
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
Major error in UK breast cancer screening forces inquiry
An urgent inquiry has been launched into England's breast cancer screening program after a computer error caused 500,000 women to miss routine checks resulting in the untimely death of hundreds of… Audio
Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to third child
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have presented their third child, a boy, to media for the first time on the steps St Mary's Hospital in London, posing briefly for pictures before heading home to… Audio
Prince Harry announces engagement to actress Meghan Markle
Prince Harry has become engaged to US actor Meghan Markle. An official statement says the 33-year-old prince who is fifth-in-line to the throne and the 36-year-old Markle, best known for her role in… Audio
Older cars charged double to enter central London
Drivers of older, more polluting vehicles now have to pay almost twice as much to drive in central London - the equivalent of $40 a day.
The new charge applies to diesel and petrol vehicles typically… Audio
Big Ben's bongs to fall silent for four years
Big Ben is going silent for four years while it is being restored. "Big Ben's a bit of a rust bucket at the moment." UK correspondent Natalie Powell told Susie Ferguson. Audio