Paris
French unrest, Brexit, and Angela Merkel's emotional farewell
Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney reports from France on the unrest in Paris and across the country, with U-turns by the Macron Government, not enough to turn tide of violence. Also Europe holds… Audio
Elena Casas-Montanez: Protests in France
Many Parisian tourist attractions and museums, along with shops on the Champs-Élysées are closed this weekend amidst fears of renewed violence in the French capital. Authorities have deployed… Audio
Tour de France inspires regular cyclists in Paris
The Tour de France has long been one of the highlight's of France's sporting calendar - but as the professionals pedal across the country towards their finish on the Champs Elysees on Sunday 29th… Audio
Paris stabbing: Attacker born in Chechnya
Further details have emerged about the knife-wielding attacker who killed a man and injured four people in Paris on Saturday night. The suspect - who was shot dead by police on the scene - is… Audio
PM meets fellow "young guns" Macron & Trudeau in Paris
Free trade was top of the agenda when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with the leaders of France and Canada. Political reporter Craig McCulloch reports from Paris. Video, Audio
Paris readies for floods as Seine surges higher
Riverside homes and businesses in Paris are on high alert as the swollen River Seine threatens to overflow its banks.
All Blacks' victory over France 'less than convincing'
Despite their twenty point victory over France in Paris on Saturday night (local time), the All Blacks were far from convicing for much of the second half. A brain fade by Sonny Bill Williams saw him… Audio
Dan Roberts: Capturing a mood in street style
The international fashion week circuit has become more like a circus than ever before. In this episode of My heels are killing me Sonia Sly chats to a Kiwi street-style photographer who shares the ins… Audio, Gallery
High fives for high kicks! From Dunedin to the Moulin Rouge
High kicks, feathers, rhinestones and the sequins of the Moulin Rouge are part of everyday life for Dunedin cancan dancer Glendene Regan. Audio, Gallery
Arrest after Paris soldiers hit by car
Police in France have shot, wounded and arrested a man after a dramatic car chase along a motorway in the north of the country after an attack on soldiers in Paris.
The icing on Jordan Rondel's cake
If you're a dedicated follower of food and fashion, chances are you've heard of Jordan Rondel, aka The Caker. She talks about her love of food, her French roots and a precious family heirloom that… Audio
Car rams into police van in Paris
A car filled with weapons deliberately hit a police van before bursting into flames on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in central Paris.
Spain's favourite Kiwi artist
10 years ago Kiwi artist Angus Collis left home to try his luck as a full time artist in Spain. The Otago Polytechnic graduate's work is on show at a Barcelona gallery and he's had exhibitions in… Audio
Man attacks Paris police with hammer outside Notre Dame
A man believed to be an Algerian student has attacked a police officer with a hammer outside Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Our correspondent Peter Allen says there is still a heavy police presence. Audio
Hammer-wielding man shot by Paris police
Our correspondent Peter Allen has spent the last few hours outside Notre Dame where there has been a suspected terrorist attack. He says the man was shot and injured by the police, and an… Audio
Greens condemn US pulling out of Paris climate change deal
The Green Party has condemned Trump's decision to pull the US out of the Paris climate change deal. The Party's co-leader James Shaw says it's a leap backwards, but thinks the rest of the world will… Audio
NZ to continue 'ambitious' climate change work, despite Trump
New Zealand's climate change minister says the government will not follow suit and pull out of the Paris Agreement, as the U-S has done. Paula Bennett is the Minister for Climate Change and says it's… Audio
Pounamu goes on display in Paris today
Pounamu to Paris: "The Sacred Stone of the Maori" exhibition opens in the French capital later today. Leigh Marama McLachlan reports. Audio
Policeman killed in Paris terror attack
Journalist Peter Allen joins Checkpoint live from Paris. Audio
ISIS claims responsibility for Paris attack
French President Francois Hollande has described an attack on several policemen in Paris as an act of terrorism. Video, Audio