EU
PM state of the nation
What does business think of Jacinda Ardern's State of the Nation speech? She spoke of strong economic growth, trade deals with the EU and Britain and sorting out badly performing polytechnics. Kirk… Audio
Green exit? Protecting environmental standards post Brexit
Could Brexit hamper European climate regulation? Jos Delbeke, the EU's former director-general for climate action, talks to Kathryn Ryan about the political obstacles to curbing climate change… Audio
Expert urges caution over speedy trade deal with EU
A trade expert is advising negotiators not to rush a free trade agreement with the European Union, New Zealand's third largest export market.
Deadlock over Brexit 'plan B'
British Prime Minister Theresa May is continuing her last-minute scramble to shape Britain's exit from the European Union. The British parliament is expected to debate and vote on the Prime Minister's… Audio
Theresa May at odds with Parliament as Brexit vote approaches
The withdrawal agreement Theresa May has negotiated with the European Union faces a crunch vote in the British House of Commons this week. The British Prime Minister has been speaking to Labour MPs… Audio
Brexit: EU reveals no-deal plans
The plans are designed to limit disruption caused if the UK crashes out of the EU without a plan. But it can't counter all of the issues it is expecting.
Brexit: Theresa May racing against time for deal
Opinion - UK Prime Minister Theresa May soldiers on amid conflict over Brexit as the deadline looms, but she has only herself to blame for the political shambles Britain finds itself in, writes David…
Brexit no-deal could sink UK into recession, Bank warns
The pound could plunge in value causing a financial crisis if Brexit manoeuvres falter, the Bank of England has warned.
EU moves to 'de-dramatise' Irish border issue
EU officials are reworking an Irish protocol in the draft Brexit treaty because of fears Northern Ireland's constitutional status within the UK could weaken.
Johnson's Brexit suicide-belt remarks 'disgusting'
Boris Johnson has been heavily criticised by fellow Tories after comparing UK prime minister Teresa May's Brexit plan to a suicide belt and accusing the EU of bullying.
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
EU grapples with multiple troubles
Seamus Kearney reports on the troubles facing the EU on a number of fronts. As European diplomats, bureaucrats and Members of the European Parliament start to return to work after the summer break… Audio
European Farming Insights
Former RNZ Rural News reporter Alexa Cook is traveling through Europe with her partner. She tells Cosmo about the farming observations she has made in Ireland and Scotland. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 30 July 2018
The Vanuatu government rejects criticism of its plans to relocate people fleeing the Volcano on Ambae; A new report says illegal logging in PNG is putting Chinese businesses at risk; Pasifika… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 30 July 2018
New Zealand's Minister for Climate Change says a united Pacific voice is coming together; Transparency International in PNG says MPs crossing the floor is out of order; Pacific Network on… Audio
US - EU step back from trade war
The United States and European Union appear to have stepped back from the trade war precipice, with an agreement to work towards zero-tariffs. Audio
EU deal could increase trade in goods by almost 50 percent
A trade war may be developing between the world's biggest economies but Europe and New Zealand are bucking the trend, formally launching free trade negotiations today. Deputy Political Editor Chris… Audio
EU look at banning single-use plastic
Europe is planning on banning single-use plastics like cutlery, straw and cotton buds to stop ocean contamination. The proposal needs approval of all EU states and European Parliament. Audio
NZ closer to EU trade agreement with French support
New Zealand has edged closer to a free trade agreement with the European Union, having won the support of France to begin negotiations in the coming months. But that's not a complete greenlight yet -… Audio
UK, EU agree to Brexit transition period
The UK and EU have agreed on a "large part" of the agreement that will lead to the "orderly withdrawal" of the UK.
