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Why small countries are richer and happier
Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues there is a systemic reason for the huge growth of smaller countries that are generally both… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
In 1914 there were only 13 properly functioning democracies in the world, and today there are 89. Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues… Audio
Correspodent Olly Barratt gives an update on the UK election
UK correspondent Olly Barratt has the latest on the election results there. Audio
UK Elections - what the Exit Polls say
UK reporter Christian Smith discusses early results and possible outcomes in what is being called the most important Election in the UK for a generation. Audio
Election campaign draws to close, NHS does deal with Amazon
UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about the final hours of campaigning before the UK goes to the polls later tonight NZ time. He'll also look at a deal the NHS has cut with Amazon… Audio
Brexit overtaken by health in UK election: Sir John Curtice
Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University Sir John Curtice updates Kathryn Ryan with where the polls stand ahead of the UK elections on Thursday. Audio
UK correspondent - Matthew Dathan
UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Lynn to talk about the campaign's final seven days, with a break for NATO's 70th anniversary celebrations. Those have been overshadowed somewhat after political… Audio
London Bridge Incident
A man has been shot dead by police after several people were stabbed in an attack at London Bridge in the UK. The Met Police has declared the stabbing attack a terrorist incident. The suspect, who… Audio
Labour's antisemitism woes, election promises, row over a film
UK correspondent Kate Adie joins Kathryn to discuss what both parties are pledging as part of their election campaigns, while Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is dogged by accusations of antisemitism by… Audio
Voting in the UK election for NZ-based expats
The UK general election is less than three weeks away, and New Zealand is home to plenty of expat Brits ... many of whom still hold the right to vote in the election. Audio
UK - Prince Andrew 'steps back from duties'
UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn for a look at how the election campaign is progressing - including the controversy over the Tory party portraying itself into a fact-checking service during… Audio
Nigel Farage backs off Tory seats, Britain floods, model found
UK correspondent Matthew Parris reports on the decision by Nigel Farage not to stand Brexit Party candidates in more than 300 seats won by the Tories in 2017. He also looks at the floods that have hit… Audio
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
Boris Johnson launches his election campaign
UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to talk about the start of the election campaign, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisting at the Tory launch that he can "get Brexit over the line"… Audio
UK polling expert on Britain’s Brexit framed election
Britain's foremost polling expert, Sir John Curtice, joins Kathryn Ryan with his predictions for the UK's December election which is being fought by two of the most unconventional British politicians… Audio
UK heads for general election
The United Kingdom could have its third prime minister in a single year, after a general election was confirmed for December. Audio
Grenfell report and is Brexit the main UK election theme?
UK correspondent Kate Adie look at how the deaths of 39 Vietnamese in a lorry trailer has raised the subject of illegal immigration and a lack of border controls. She'll also talk to Kathryn about the… Audio
UK to go to polls Dec 12
Lawmakers in the UK have supported Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bill calling for a December 12 election, backing it through a second reading. Debate is continuing on amendments, including Labour's… Audio
Arrest after 39 bodies found in lorry in UK
UK correspondent Harriet Line looks at the grisly discovery of 39 bodies in a lorry in Essex and the arrest of a young man from Northern Ireland. She'll also report on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal's… Audio