Russia
Space balls on display in Ashburton
In 1972 a number of heavy titanium spheres dropped out of the sky and landed in paddocks across Ashburton. Owen Moore, Treasurer of the Ashburton Aviation Museum talks to Jesse about their unique… Audio
Scientists sense they are getting closer to discovering aliens
Astronomer Seth Shostak made a daring bet in his 2012 TED Talk: We'll find extraterrestrial life by 2036 or he'll buy you a cup of coffee. Nine years on, Shostak remains convinced that it's a matter… Audio
Calling London - Rob Hugh-Jones
Rob Hugh-Jones from the BBC joins Karyn to talk about an attack on a school in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, over the weekend, the head of the UN visits Russia and how people are returning to their… Audio
UK spy boss' warning over tech, ransomware payments skyrocket
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the GCHQ chief's warning of the West's facing a "moment of reckoning" over cybersecurity, and the need for countries like the UK to… Audio
The drama behind the Russian space race
Film director Stephen Walker reveals the drama behind one of humanity's greatest adventures in his new book, Beyond: The Astonishing Story of the First Human to Leave Our Planet and Journey into… Audio
Russian troops on Ukraine's border, EU diplomatic fiasco
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about fears of an escalation in conflict between Russia and Ukraine, major political groups in the European Parliament demanding an… Audio
Italy arrests navy captain for spying, expels Russian diplomats
Italy has expelled two Russian diplomats after police said they had caught an Italian navy captain passing secret documents to a Russian military official in return for money.
Bird flu: Russia detects first case of H5N8 bird flu in humans
Russia has reported the first case of a bird flu strain, H5N8, being passed from poultry to humans.
Alexei Navalny sentenced to prison in Moscow
A Moscow court has imposed a three-and-a-half year prison sentence for the political activist Alexei Navalny - who'll end up serving about two and a half due to time served.
His case is one that has… Audio
'The Western alliance needs to send a stronger message'
Former US diplomat Brett Bruen looks at the year ahead and why he thinks Joe Biden needs to start forming new coalitions with an eye to the western alliance sending a strong message to the likes… Audio
Alexei Navalny vs Vladimir Putin
Alexei Navalny has been outspoken in his criticism of the Russian government for years. The former real estate lawyer became a shareholder activist and anti-corruption campaigner before running for… Audio
Anger over EU vaccine rollout, anti-Putin protests gather pace
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at Europe's reaction to the inauguration of Joe Biden, the growing anger and threats of legal action over delays to the Covid-19 vaccines and… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
We may not have community Covid in Aotearoa, but our safety continues to depend on a vaccine. And we have been given a likely date of March for a vaccine here. But how good will it be? Joining us… Audio
200 years since Russian expedition to Aotearoa
In 1820 Russian captain Fabian Gottlieb Benjamin von Bellingshausen and his expedition sailed into Queen Charlotte Sound. Audio
Russia, China and Iran hackers target Trump and Biden, Microsoft says
Hackers with ties to Russia, China and Iran are attempting to spy on people connected to the US 2020 presidential election, Microsoft says.
Alexei Navalny: Putin critic 'probably poisoned' - doctors
The Berlin hospital treating the seriously ill Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, says he appears to have been poisoned.
US correspondent: Trump's NZ Covid-19 comparison 'unbelievable'
Joe Biden has accepted his big challenge to defeat Donald Trump in this year's presidential election and bring the United States out of the darkness and towards the light. US correspondent Karen… Audio
Russian opposition leader 'poisoned'
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny is unconscious in hospital with suspected poisoning, his spokeswoman has said.
'Taiwan is a bigger problem than Hong Kong for China'
Taiwan appears to be at risk of being caught up in the power struggle between China and the US. Richard McGregor is the author of Xi Jinping: The Backlash. He joins us to discuss Taiwan issue and the… Audio
Covid-19: 'Masks only needed in high risk indoor areas'
Kiwis are getting used to wearing masks to protect against Covid-19, but there continues to be strong minority opinion against masks and their effectiveness. New Zealand doctor Gary McLean joins the… Audio
