Britain
Robert Harris: The Second Sleep
English novelist Robert Harris's new book The Second Sleep has all the trappings of a historical novel, but actually it's set far in the future. Audio
Britain's nuclear legacy lingering in Kiribati
Britain's nuclear legacy in Kiribati still lingers 60 years on, with locals speaking of lasting concerns and a sense of abandonment, a researcher says. Audio
Dr. Nick Duffell: Why boarding schools produce bad leaders
Dr. Nick Duffell says former boarders who suffer 'privileged abandonment' often turn out to be bumbling politicians because they have grown up in an institution, rather than a family environment. Audio
Boris Johnson inherits Britain's most difficult job
Boris Johnson's been described as a mini-Trump and is disliked by his own colleagues - can Britain's new Prime Minister lead the UK out of EU as he promised? Audio
Boris Johnson inherits Britain's most difficult job
Boris Johnson's been described as a mini-Trump and is disliked by his own colleagues - can Britain's new Prime Minister lead the UK out of EU as he promised?
AudioBritish US ambassador Darroch resigns over emails criticising Trump
Britain's ambassador to the US has resigned after his release of emails in which he branded President Donald Trump "inept".
Three Minutes Max: Michael Deaker on the relevance of the Queen in NZ
Three Minutes Max: succinct opinions from New Zealanders about anything at all. Here's the Otago Regional Councillor Michael Deaker explaining why he believes it's time to thank the Windsors for their… Audio
Brexodus - The Brits leaving Britain behind
In this episode of Voices; we look at the growing number of British citizens migrating to New Zealand because of Brexit. Produced by Clare Crofton. Audio
Brexodus - The Brits leaving Britain behind
In this episode of Voices; we look at the growing number of British citizens migrating to New Zealand because of Brexit. Produced by Clare Crofton.
AudioEarly Australian explorer's body found under London train station
The body of the British navigator who named Australia has been found under a London train station - ending a 200-year mystery.
UK pledges trade continuity with NZ after Brexit
The New Zealand and British prime ministers have signed a mutual recognition agreement, under which Britain is pledging trade continuity following Brexit.
UK prepares for Brexit worst-case scenario
Britain is preparing for the worst case scenario in a no-deal Brexit. Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has set out what he called "practical and proportionate" advice in case the UK leaves the EU without… Audio
NZ meat companies fight EU tariff changes
New Zealand meat companies are fighting back against proposed tariff changes in Europe which could undermine meat exports worth $1.8 billion. Britain and the European Union have notified the World… Audio
UK lawmakers debate Brexit blueprint
Britain's Brexit minister has told Parliament to back down in a showdown over Prime Minister Theresa May's plans to leave the European Union, warning lawmakers they could undermine negotiations. David… Video, Audio
UK nuclear test veterans pushing for recognition 60 years on
Sixty years after Britain conducted its largest nuclear test in Kiribati, veterans who were there are continuing to demand recognition and compensation, but Britain continues to insist its tests were… Audio
For veterans of British nuclear tests, a 60-year fight for recognition goes on
It's 60 years since Britain conducted its largest-ever nuclear test in Kiribati. As it looks to come back to the Pacific, Britain continues to insist its nuclear legacy is clean, contrary to veterans'…
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 April 2018
Samoa's former head of state raises land concerns; British outreach amid flurry of activity by Pacific's external players; Chief justices from around the region meet in Auckland improve rule of law in… Audio
Renewed British outreach in Pacific
The British government is taking major steps to re-engage with the Pacific. Audio
Russia's NZ ambassador says 'no motive' for Skripal attack
Russia's ambassador to New Zealand, Valery Tereshchenko, says the Salisbury attack was a well-planned provocation aimed at fanning an anti-Russian campaign. Susie Ferguson spoke to Mr Tereshchenko. He… Audio
British entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth dies aged 89
Veteran British entertainer and presenter of many successful TV shows, Sir Bruce Forsyth has died aged 89.