Ireland
Illegal ticketing scandal rocks Rio
The head of the European Olympic Committee Irishman Patrick Hickey, has been arrested in Rio. It's the culmination of over a week of accusations and investigations. Nine to Noon talks to Irish sports… Video, Audio
EU tells Ireland it must impose water charges
Plans to charge people for water were a hot issue in this year's Irish election campaign. The new government abandoned the plans but now it's been told by the European Union it must impose charges or… Audio
Springboks beat Ireland in third test
Springbok first five Elton Jantjies kicked 11 points as they held out for a 19-13 win over Ireland to clinch the series 2-1 after the third and final test.
Ireland makes Euro 2016 last 16
Robbie Brady scored a late winner for Ireland to put them through to the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time.
Hansen happy for Northern Hemisphere teams
The resurgence of England and Ireland and continued development of an expansive Wales side is making world rugby more competitive, says All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
Big ask for Ireland now says Schmidt
Ireland rugby coach Joe Schmidt admits he has a big job on his hands to lift his troops for next week's Test series decider against South Africa.
Tackling the big issues: Irish author Louise O'Neill
Young adult fiction writer Louise O'Neill won an Irish Book Award for her first novel in 2014, and an Irish Times Award for her second, in 2015. Both have struck a chord with the issues facing young… Audio
Calling from Co. Kilkenny
Suzanna Crampton farms on a property that has been in her family for seven generations. She raises rare Zwartble sheep and documents her rural life on social media. Audio, Gallery
Calling from Co. Kilkenny
Suzanna Crampton farms on a property that has been in her family for seven generations. She raises rare Zwartble sheep and documents her rural life on social media.
AudioAnzacs rising
One hundred years ago a group of New Zealand soldiers caught up in the Irish Easter Rising of 1916 had the chance to change history when one had a clear shot of the rebel leader James Connolly. Audio
Caitlin Moran: class, feminism and dufflecoats
Caitlin Moran talks with Philippa Tolley about her latest book and the risk of making Britain 'stupider as a country' by cutting social services. Audio
O'Driscoll backs Gatland for Lions job
Wales coach Warren Gatland would probably be the best person to coach the Lions in New Zealand next year, according to former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll.
Dafydd Davis: trails and mountain bikes
Colin Peacock interviews a leading Welsh trails consultant and advocate for sustainable land management who is visiting New Zealand to help develop a master plan for Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park. Audio
Easter Rising
The 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising celebrates the courage and ideals that characterised the events and people of 1916. Historian Diarmaid Ferriter reflects on the history and national identity… Audio
Paul Muldoon: Ireland, America and poetry
One of the world's leading poets and poetry editor of The New Yorker, who has published over thirty collections, and is coming to the Auckland Writers Festival in May. Audio
Irish author John Boyne, on growing up gay in Catholic Dublin
Irish Author John Boyne reflects on growing up gay in Catholic Dublin, and the abuse he witnessed within the church. He is the author of 9 novels, 5 books for young readers & a collection of short… Audio
Brian O'Connell - Election in Ireland
Ireland went to the polls on Friday for the general election after a campaign featuring two major gangland murders - and the Prime Minister Enda Kenny getting offside with voters in his electorate by… Audio
Beneath the Words, Beneath the Land
Morgana James, Anand Rose, Peter Egli, Adrian Whelan are four of the musicians involved in the Beneath the Words, Beneath the Land (Kei raro i te kupu Kei raro i te whenua) project which crosses a… Audio
Police tell Irish journalists their lives are at risk
A number of Irish journalists have been "formally notified" by police in the Republic of Ireland that their safety is at risk from organised criminals.
