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Eastern Bloc Party: Robbie, The Russians & Media Scrutiny
In this episode of Squeaky Bum Time, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle welcome The Totally Football Show's Iain Macintosh, and RNZ's Mediawatch presenter, Colin Peacock, onto the pod to wrap up the… Audio
France accuses All Blacks of dirty tactics
The All Blacks have been accused of using illegal tactics after their 52-11 win over France in the first of their three-match series. French wing Remy Grosso gross like ross-oh suffered a fractured… Audio
All Blacks gear up for first test of 2018
The All Blacks are expected to win but there might be a bit of rust as players from the five Super Rugby franchises join forces for the first time in 2018. Video, Audio
Parra returns to face the All Blacks
Veteran halfback Morgan Parra returns from three years in the international rugby wilderness in an experimental France team named to face the All Blacks in Auckland.
Lottery player scoops second million-euro jackpot
In a 16-trillion to one chance, a man from south-east France has won a million euro jackpot for the second time in two years.
All Blacks call up reinforcements
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen looks likely to face a severe test of his squad's depth for the first test against France this week after a string of injuries over the last few days further diminished…
Conviction of Pouvanaa a Oopa to be reviewed in July
A date has been set to begin a review of the conviction of the late French Polynesian politician, Pouvanaa a Oopa, who died 41 years ago.
France's "spiderman" and citizenship
The migrant man dubbed a hero for saving a child of a balcony has been granted legal immigration status who his actions. Audio
New Caledonian referendum seen as new page in Kanak history
A Kanak journalist Andre Qaeaw says this year's referendum on independence from France is a chance to open a new page on New Caledonia's past. Audio
Paris 'spider-man' hero offered citizenship
France has offered citizenship to Mamoudou Gassama, an illegal immigrant who climbed up the outside of an apartment block to save a boy who was about to fall from a balcony. Video, Audio
'Spiderman' balcony rescue wows France
A Malian migrant has been hailed a hero after he scaled the front of a building in Paris to save a child hanging from a fourth-floor balcony.
Experienced French squad named to face All Blacks
The French rugby coach Jacques Brunel has named an experienced squad to tour New Zealand next month with just one debutant in his 32 man squad.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 8 May 2018
A peace agreement is negotiated between warring tribes in PNG's Hela; Leadership and cultural nous help human rights bodies thrive in the Pacific; And indigenous people urged to engage more with… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 7 May 2018
The French president aims to balance China in the Pacific; Violence hampers post-quake aid delivery in PNG; Mixed feelings on the Vanuatu's Ambae Island as the government continues to ponder another… Audio
Macron wants a balance against China in the Pacific
The French president has sketched his view of how he would like the Pacific to be aligned in view of China's growing influence in the region. Audio
French outrage after US President Trump mimics Paris attackers
US President Donald Trump has outraged French opinion by suggesting the 2015 attacks on Paris could have been stopped by giving people guns.
Macron dedicates New Caledonia visit to 'common history'
The French president Emmanuel Macron says his first visit to New Caledonia is above all dedicated to important moments of a common history.
Awkward moment as Macron thanks Turnbull and 'delicious wife'
France's President Emmanuel Macron has been left slightly red-faced after a lost in translation moment during his visit to Australia.
Macron believes Trump will drop Iran nuclear deal
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he may have failed in efforts to persuade his US counterpart Donald Trump to retain an international nuclear deal with Iran.
Trump and Macron hint at new Iran nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, have suggested there could be a new agreement on Iran's nuclear programme.
