Tony Blair
'This is deeper into The Beatles than we've been before'
Beatles fans have been awaiting Sir Peter Jackson's new three-part documentary 'The Beatles - Get Back' with keen anticipation ever since the project was first announced. Using 60 hours of footage and… Audio, Gallery
Pandora Papers lead reporter: 'It's tax haven Whac-A-Mole'
The Pandora Papers have exposed how some of the most powerful and influential people in the world -- including heads of state, billionaires and celebrities -- use offshore companies to hide their… Audio
Royal commentator: The Crown is a 'fictional vision'
Season 4 of The Crown is facing criticism for distorting the truth. Royal correspondent Richard Fitzwilliams says it's disappointing that the major characters are being cast as cold, uncaring and… Audio
Alastair Campbell: How I learned to survive depression
Alastair Campbell is a writer and communications strategist who used to be former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's spokesman, press secretary, and director of communications and strategy. He's… Audio
Can Sophie Wessex reignite the royal flame?
It's been a tough time for the British royal family of late. However, there is a ray of light in the form of Sophie, Countess of Wessex, who is being tipped to steady the royal ship. Author Christina… Audio
The hopeless hunt for Ghislaine Maxwell
The whereabouts of ocialite Ghislaine Maxwell -- the woman at the heart of the Prince Andrew sex claims -- remains a mystery. Journalist Mark Edmonds joins the show to discuss his quest to find… Audio
UK correspondent Jon Dennis
Jon Dennis on the Chilcot report about Britain's involvement in the Iraq war and the latest action in UK politics post the Brexit referendum Audio
'Please stop saying I was lying' -Tony Blair after scathing Iraq war inquiry
Tony Blair defends his legacy after a highly critical report finds he led Britain into the Iraq war based on flawed intelligence and before exhausting peaceful options.
Blair concedes link between Islamic State and Iraq War
Tony Blair has apologised for mistakes made over the Iraq War - and said there were "elements of truth" in claims that it caused the rise of Islamic State.
Palestinians react to Gaza Donor Conference
More than 1.5 billion New Zealand dollars has been pledged to rebuild Gaza. Audio
Peter Mullan: Scotland, politics, anxiety
Scottish actor (Top of the Lake, My Name is Joe) and director (The Magdalene Sisters, Neds), who is visiting New Zealand for the Big Screen Symposium. Audio
Christopher Pugsley on military history
Military historian Christopher Pugsley talks with John McCrystal about his career, the business of writing about the First World War, and it contemporary resonances. Audio
Tony Blair: Iraq, Gordon Brown and faith
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who now provides strategic advice through Tony Blair Associates, and has just published his memoir, A Journey. Audio
Life on the Gaza Strip
The Palestinian PM is in London for talks with his British counterpart and the Middle East envoy. Audio