Russia
Russia prepares for more sanctions
Moscow based correspondent, Matthew Bodner with the latest on Russia's preparations for more sanctions, and the late US senator John McCain's legacy from a Ukrainian and Russian point of view. Audio
US imposes new sanctions on Russia over Skripal poisoning
The US will impose fresh sanctions on Russia after determining it used nerve agent against a former Russian double agent living in the UK. Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were left seriously ill… Audio
Trump accuses Russians of using nerve agent Novichok
The US is introducing new sanctions against Russia to punish the Kremlin for the country's involvement in the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the British town of Salisbury… Video, Audio
The Crusaders dynasty is upon us
Opinion - Enjoyed the Crusaders win last night? It's likely we haven't seen the last of Scott Robertson's victory breakdance.
Frozen roundworms come back to life after 40,000 years
Russian biologists have come across a huge surprise when they dug up frozen soil from the Arctic. They've thawed out permafrost sediment frozen for the past 40,000 years and discovered living… Audio
Fossil expert fears for Te Papa's natural history collections
A world-renowned fossil expert says he's greatly concerned by Te Papa's proposed restructure, and how it could affect the care of the museum's natural history collections. Audio
Several Russians suspected of attack on former spy - reports
UK police are believed to have identified the suspected perpetrators of the Novichok attack on Russian former spy Sergei Skripal. John Campbell speaks to Moscow correspondent Jessica King. Audio
Perpetrators behind Novichok attack possibly identified
British media is reporting that investigators believe they have identified the suspected perpetrators behind the Novichok attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter. We speak to UK correpondent… Audio
Trump reverses remarks on Russian meddling, says he misspoke
US President Donald Trump is blaming a slip-of-the-tongue as he seeks to calm a growing storm over his failure to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for meddling in the 2016 US… Video, Audio
Trump: would he wouldn't he?
The President of the United States of America says he mis-spoke in a press conference with his Russian counterpart. In the joint interview with Vladimir Putin he said he didn't "see any reason why"… Audio
Trump backtracks on Helsinki comments
The US President has backtracked from his defence of Russia over claims of interference in the 2016 elections. It comes as he received a barrage of criticism for his remarks in Helsinki, yesterday… Audio
Trump sides with Putin over FBI
US correspondent Susan Milligan on the extraordinary outcome of the talks between Presidents Putin and Trump in Helsinki. The US President has said he believes Russia over the US intelligence… Audio
Trump discrediting US intel 'deeply disturbing' - ex-FBI boss
There's widespread shock at Donald Trump's apparent willingness to take Vladimir Putin's word that Russia didn't try to interfere in the 2016 US elections. America's top intelligence officials have… Audio
Trump-Putin summit: US President's comments 'treasonous'
Former top American intelligence officials have condemned President Donald Trump for accepting Vladimir Putin's denial that Russia interfered in the 2016 US elections. Mr Trump and the Russian… Audio
Trump backs Putin, defies US intel in Helsinki
US President Donald Trump has publicly challenged his own intelligence agencies after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki overnight. Speaking at a 45-minute news conference with the… Audio
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
Trump urges Nato members to double spend target
US President Donald Trump has urged Nato allies to commit 4 percent of their annual output (GDP) to military spending - double the current target.
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
New UK poisoning same as Skripal novichok
The UK government has given its first formal response to the new nerve agent poisonings near Salisbury in the south-west of England. British home secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed to parliament the… Audio