Europe
Disaster relief charity on Ukraine border
An estimated three million refugees have fled the war in Ukraine into neighbouring countries, including over 1.8 million into Poland. The international disaster relief charity Shelterbox has been on… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
The West tries new information tactics in confrontation with Russia. The US and the UK have been at the forefront of unprecedented efforts in recent weeks to quickly disclose intelligence reports… Audio
Overseas Correspondent - Estonia
Our Overseas Correspondent in Estonia, Silver Tambur joins us from Tallin. Audio
Ukraine's president urges West not to create panic
The country's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, says warnings of an imminent invasion are putting Ukraine's economy at risk.
Russia-Ukraine: US warns of 'false-flag' operation
Russia is plotting to stage acts of provocation to create a pretext to invade Ukraine, a US official has said.
Europe's tattoo artists fear for future after EU ink ban
Tattoo artists say that a new pan-EU ban on thousands of chemicals used in colouring inks could hurt their industry.
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney - G7 warning to Putin
Amid growing alarm in Europe about the threat of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine, G7 foreign ministers have warned President Putin of 'massive consequences' in the event of any 'further… Audio
Swiss to vote on easing restrictions as cases surge
Switzerland has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe and Covid-19 infections are rising exponentially, yet voters are being asked whether the country should drop some restrictions…
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe hosts 'last chance' climate talks at G20 & COP26, Paris & London clash over post-Brexit fishing rights, the EU Parliament takes EU Commission to court and the Netherlands breaks record of… Audio
European Politics
Nina Hall, Assistant Professor in International Relations at Johns Hopkins University joins us once again. Nina is back in Aotearoa New Zealand - she'll be bringing us up to date on the German… Audio
Austrian leader resigns amid corruption inquiry
Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has stepped down, after pressure triggered by a corruption scandal.
British embassy worker in Berlin accused of spying for Russia
It's a strange story of espionage - involving three nations. A British man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia. German federal prosecutors said the man worked at the British… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Tens of thousands have taken part in weekend protests against the introduction of a mandatory Covid 'health pass' in France - the toughest yet to be imposed in Europe - as Italy also brings in similar… Audio
German chancellor calls for climate action after deadly floods
After devastating floods in Germany and Belgium, the German Chancellor says the world must act urgently to turn around climate change.
European leaders have also blamed climate change for the floods… Audio
Covid-19: Dutch PM Rutte 'sorry for easing restrictions too soon'
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has apologised for "an error of judgement" in scrapping most coronavirus restrictions in the country.
It's coming Rome! Italy win first Euro in over 50 years
Italy has won the European football Championship beating England in a penalty shoot-out in the final at Wembley.
Europe Correspondent Seamus Kearney - football fever
The England-Italy final in the Euro 2020 football tournament has boosted spirits in the two countries heavily hit by the Covid pandemic, with fans delighted to be able to watch the game in pubs and on… Audio
02 Joy Reid | The Christchurch Quake
Joy Reid nearly gave up journalism while struggling with PTSD after covering the Christchurch earthquakes, but went on to her dream role as the Europe correspondent for TVNZ. Audio
Europe correspondent Thomas Sparrow
Thomas joins Kathryn to look at how the contagious Delta coronavirus variant is posing a significant challenge to Europe's pandemic strategy as many people are on the move during the European football… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Hungary's controversial Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, has been confronted by other EU leaders at a summit in Brussels, in angry and personal clashes not seen for years among the bloc's leaders. The… Audio