Conflict
Sweden confirms Nato hopes in historic shift
Sweden's governing party drops its opposition to the move in the wake of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Amadea superyacht saga: Fiji wedged between US and Russia
Sanctions on Russian oligarchs is meant to cost them dearly, but in the case of the Amadea superyacht it's Fiji that is being forced to pay up.
G7 to continue economic pressure on Russia, tackle 'wheat war'
The Group of Seven foreign ministers have vowed to reinforce Russia's economic and political isolation and challenge its "wheat war".
Why an American writer chose to stay in Ukraine
American writer and editor Kate Tsurkan initially moved to the Ukrainian city of Chernivsti to work as a volunteer English teacher four years ago. Now she is living through the Russian invasion of her… Audio
Military expert predicts larger mobilisation in Russia
Dr Jack Watling is Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institut, a British defence and security think tank. He joins the show to discuss the situation in Ukraine and when, not if, a larger… Audio
Moscow will respond if NATO moves nuclear forces closer to Russia's border
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko was quoted as saying Moscow did not see "real" reasons for Finland and Sweden to be joining the NATO alliance.
Ukraine begins first war crimes trial of Russian soldier
In the first such trial of the war the defendant, 21, is accused of killing an unarmed civilian, while Ukraine plans to arm a million fighters.
Ukraine says it damaged Russian ship, seeks evacuation of wounded fighters
Ukraine said it had damaged a Russian navy logistics ship near Snake Island, a small but strategic outpost in the Black Sea, while relatives of Ukrainian soldiers holed up in Mariupol's besieged…
Russia threatens retaliation for Finland Nato move
Russia has said it will be forced to take "retaliatory steps" over its neighbour Finland's move to join Nato.
Sweden and Finland sign security deal with UK
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced he agreed new deals with Sweden and Finland to bolster European security, pledging to support both countries' armed forces should they come under…
Sri Lanka's former PM flees to naval base amid protests
Security forces are deployed across Sri Lanka with orders to shoot looters on sight amid continuing protests at the government's handling of a devastating economic crisis.
Sri Lanka protesters call for new government a day after clashes kill eight
The president is appealing for calm after a night of violence that prompted his brother to quit as prime minister.
Warning from history in ‘gang warfare’ panics
Recent reports about gangs and an upswing in gun crime echo a similar panic 25 years ago which prompted a political backlash and hasty changes in the law. A new report looking back at that says most… Audio
Warning from history in ‘gang warfare’ panics
Recent reports about gangs and an upswing in gun crime echo a similar panic 25 years ago which prompted a political backlash and hasty changes in the law. A new report looking back at that says most…
AudioCouncil spends more than $300k on post-occupation cleanup
The anti-mandate protest in the capital earlier this year has cost the Wellington City Council more than $300,000.
Soul Rebels: reggae on the Ukraine battlefield
There have been plenty of stories about brave Ukrainians taking up arms since the conflict in their country started back in late February. But the story of the soldiers in the Bob Marley Volunteer… Audio
Top TV cop show returns after racism review
A year ago, the country’s top cop show - Police Ten-7 - was under fire for racial stereotyping. The show's makers rejected that - and so did their partners in the Police. But broadcaster TVNZ ran a… Audio
Top TV cop show returns after racism review
A year ago, the country’s top cop show - Police Ten-7 - was under fire for racial stereotyping. The show's makers rejected that - and so did their partners in the Police. But broadcaster TVNZ ran a…
AudioAid workers bracing for renewed Russian attacks
There has been no let up in Russia's military offensive against Ukraine since Sunday Morning last spoke to ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright in Kyiv a month ago. He's back with us for an update on how… Audio
What happens if Russia loses in Ukraine?
The outlook for the Ukraine situation is something we want to discuss again with Waikato University's Professor of International Law Dr Al Gillespie, author of the multi-volume The Causes of War. Audio
