Croatia
Devcich farm shines a light on Dalmatian pioneers
The story of a pioneering family of Dalmatian immigrants is kept alive through a cluster of rustic sheds on an historic farm near Thames. Lorenza Devcich's ancestors ran a gumdiggers trading post… Audio
FIFA World Cup: Argentina thrash Croatia to secure final spot
Argentina have secured their place in the FIFA World Cup final after a resounding win over Croatia. Follow all the action as it happened.
My life as a quiz obsessive
Author Samanth Subramanian has been taking part in quizzes all of his life -- from schools to pubs to TV shows to the 'Geek Bowl' and the World Quizzing Championship. He offers an insight into the… Audio
Calling Home: Mike Hall in Mozambique
Mike Hall is a pilot for New Zealand aviation company, Airwork, and has recently been on a humanitarian mission in Mozambique following the Cyclone Idai disaster. Audio, Gallery
Spain destroy Croatia with six-goal blitz
Spain have shown their remarkable potential under new coach Luis Enrique by destroying World Cup runners-up Croatia 6-0 to hand the visitors their biggest ever defeat and take control of their Nations…
Champions! France Triumph, Croatia Defiant and Pussy Riot Non-Compliant
In today's finale, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle break down a madcap World Cup final, talk the biggest storylines of the tournament, and pick their favourite goals, players and matches. They're… Audio
SBT: English anguish, Croatian elation, and the final countdown
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle reflect on England's downfall and look ahead to a final no one saw coming. They're joined by a smug Patrick O'Meara of RNZ, and a despondent Iain… Audio
All White advice for Croatia
Play smart and take your chances. That's the advice to the Croatian national team from former All White Ivan Vicelich who's also a member of New Zealand's Croatian community. Croatia beat England to… Audio
Croatia makes history as it reaches FIFA final
Croatian Kiwis celebrated today after their team romped into the World Cup final for the first time. Now they're hoping they'll make history again when the team plays against France in the final. Video, Audio
Croats in New Zealand react to the World Cup
The Croatian Cultural Society hall in Te Atatu filled up pretty quickly early this morning with first and second generation Croats convinced their team had what it took to hold off England in the… Audio
Final Fling: France rolls Belgium & Ronaldo's relocation
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle welcome back Football Fern Sarah Gregorius, and after weeks of pleading, Producer Zen is allowed into the studio to pontificate about France's 1-0… Audio
Foursome: Belgium, France, Croatia & England
In today's bumper episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle wrap up the weekend's four quarter-finals, including French fruition, English ecstasy and the end of an unlikely Russian run. They're… Audio
Eight teams prepare for FIFA quarter-final
The hopes and dreams of just eight nations remain alive in the Football World Cup, and by the end of the weekend, that will be down to four. Sports reporter Clay Wilson joins John Campbell. Video, Audio
Dare to Dream: A World Cup Quarter-Final Preview
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle weigh up the chances of the eight remaining teams and look ahead to this weekend's quarter final matchups. They're joined by the Yellow Fever's… Audio
A New World Order: Mbappé, Cavani & Croatia
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by France Football correspondent and musician Philippe Auclair to talk penalty drama, Spain going for a shockingly early siesta, and… Audio
Federer takes record sixth Australian Open
Roger Federer clinched a record equalling sixth Australian Open title and his 20th Grand Slam victory in Melbourne on Sunday. The Swiss champion fought off a fierce challenge from Croatia's Marin… Audio
Kiwi team heading to Mini Golf World Championships in Croatia
A New Zealand team is heading to the Mini Golf World championships in Croatia, starting on September 20th. Matt Chatterton caught up with two of the competitors. Video, Audio
Croatia take lead in Davis Cup final
Hosts Croatia took a 2-1 lead over Argentina in the Davis Cup final after Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig beat Juan Martin Del Potro and Leonardo Mayer in the doubles.
Croatia opens Serbia border to migrants
Croatia has opened its border with Serbia, removing one of the bottlenecks for thousands of stranded migrants trying to make their way north.
Croatia sends refugees to Hungary
Refugees seeking to enter Europe are being shunted from one border to another as governments disagree over the crisis.
