Europe
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Many nations are starting to reimpose Covid-19 restrictions as a second wave of infections hits. A Russian-brokered ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia looks close to collapse and what was behind… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the rise in Brexit tensions after the UK's moves to break the Brexit agreement signed in January. Audio
My Current Song: Reiki Ruawai - 'Miller'
Raglan-based musician Reiki Ruawai has been playing alongside father Brian in the iconic roots-reggae band Cornerstone Roots for many years, but his new single 'Miller' marks his solo debut. Audio
Protesters defy regime in Belarus, 300 arrested in German anti-Covid protest
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at what's happening on the streets of Belarus, where tens of thousands defied threats of a crackdown to call for the resignation of Alexander… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
A heatwave adds to Europe's coronavirus misery, with record temperatures recorded in many places, with the mercury rising to 40 degrees celsius. And Europe mulls over a big US troop withdrawal from… Audio
Europe Correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the first in-person meeting for EU leaders since the Covid-crisis began, which has failed to reach agreement on a financial recovery… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how fears are returning of new lockdowns across Europe, as Spain announces the return of restrictions in a second region. Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
The EU travel bank looks likely to include Americans and the US Kosovo plan that sidelined the EU falls apart. Audio
Covid-19: 'Very significant' resurgences in Europe alarm WHO
Eleven countries in Europe have recorded significant surges in cases of Covid-19, as restrictions are relaxed.
EU states open borders, shock after rioting in German city
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how travel is possible within the EU, as borders reopen. But some careful planning is needed - there are different rules in place for… Audio
Fears of chip cheap imports hurting potato growers
Potatoes NZ is calling on the government to step in and stop the market being flooded with cheap imported chips from Europe. Audio
Julia Ebner: Going undercover with extremists
Julia Ebner says creating identities to go undercover and infiltrate extreme groups was like creating characters for a novel. But it didn't always go to plan. She discusses her new book Going Dark,… Audio
The 'daunting process' of creating a Covid-19 vaccine
A vaccine for Covid-19 could be developed in the next 18 months, but it could be longer depending on how the virus mutates, the head of the Human Vaccines Project says Audio
EU leaders call for global Covid response
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how Europe is hoping to lead the way in bringing world leaders together to fight Covid-19, arguing a global crisis needs a global… Audio
EU look to ease lockdowns, Putin - Russia 'under control'
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney looks at cautious moves by some EU nations to ease lockdown restrictions, while others say it's too early. Russia's President Vladimir Putin says the government has… Audio
Empty Planet: the world's next big population threat
In his book Empty Planet, author Darrell Bricker bucks conventional wisdom by asserting a drastically different prediction for the future of the human species. Bricker believes human population will… Audio
3MM: Vaughn Davis on things of beauty in times of crisis
Vaughn Davis is the owner and creative director at The Goat Farm. He offers his thoughts on a public toilet built in the darkest hours of WW2 - a story of beauty and hope that is entirely relevant in… Audio
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow
Germany has shut down schools and universities, as well as non-essential establishments, border controls are in force and citizens are drastically reducing their public life. The measures have been… Audio
Show jumper Lily Tootill on crossing Europe
For many New Zealanders the crisis in Europe can feel like a long way away. But for Olympic show jumping hopeful Lily Tootill it's a daily reality. Audio
European nations under strict lockdown
Correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the shock reverberating around Europe as governments moved rapidly to impose unprecedented, strict lockdowns on millions of citizens, closing… Audio