Bolivia
200 military personnel kidnapped as base seized in Bolivia
More than 200 military personnel have been taken hostage, and are being held by an armed group that invaded a military post in Bolivia.
17 arrested in attempted coup that shook Bolivia
Bolivia's government says a total of 17 people have been arrested after an attempted coup that shook the economically troubled country.
Taking a walk on the Wild Twins' side
Not many people can say they have survived naked in the African wilderness for three weeks, but Waiuku twin sisters Amber and Serena Shine (The Wild Twins) can. Their new book, The Wild Twins: Tales… Audio
My Current Song: Love Square, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
My Current Song this morning comes from the saxophonist Nick Atkinson, whose name will be familiar to RNZ listeners from his time on Music 101 and lovers of funk will also be very familiar with his… Audio
Bolivia's new leader instructs doctors and diplomats to leave country
Bolivia's 'interim' government says it has asked Venezuelan officials to leave the country, and accused Cubans, including doctors, of instigating unrest in the wake of the resignation of former…
Why has Bolivian President Evo Morales resigned and fled?
The South American nation of Bolivia is in a state of chaos following a general election on October 20 2019. Evo Morales, the country's first indigenous president, who has been in power since 2006… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch 13 November 2019
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Jeremy Rose talks to Karyn Hay about The Guardian's new New Zealand and Pacific offerings, media coverage of the political turmoil in Bolivia, and the… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch 13 November 2019
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Jeremy Rose talks to Karyn Hay about The Guardian's new New Zealand and Pacific offerings, media coverage of the political turmoil in Bolivia, and the…
AudioWomad 2015 Live: Richard Thompson, Luzmila Carpio
An interview and live performance from Richard Thompson and his his Electric Trio. Audio
WOMAD 2015 Live: Balkan Beat Box, Luzmila Carpio
An interview and live performance from Balkan Beat Box, a Brooklyn-based band originally from Tel Aviv, as well as a charismatic live performance from diminutive Bolivian singer, Luzmila Carpio who… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 34
The construction and deconstruction of Surf City, Faith No More preview new material, Bolivian national treasure Luzmila Carpio and Seth Frightening in session. Audio
Interview: Luzmila Carpio | WOMAD 2015
Bolivian songstress Luzmila Carpio joins us to talk about her home in the mountains of Bolivia, her deep connection with nature, and how the birds, wind and waterfalls taught her to sing. Audio
Day of the Dead
Early in November, millions of people around the world, and especially in Latin America, celebrate the Day of the Dead. Among them are two Latin Americans currently in New Zealand, Mayra Gomez from… Audio
Ideas for 8 March 2009
This week, we look at the Idea of a post colonial indigenous world view with a focus on Bolivian and NZ constitutional change. Audio
