Russia
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
Moscow buoyant with Football World Cup
Our correspondent in Russia, Matthew Bodner on the smooth running of the Football World Cup, and a jubilant Moscow following Russia's overnight victory against Spain on penalties. Also the upcoming… Audio
FIFA World Cup Update: Coen Lammers
Radio New Zealand's correspondent in Russia for the FIFA World Cup Coen Lammers talks to Wallace about the upsets and surprises of the 2018 tournament. Two sudden death matches are playing on Sunday… Audio
Tens of thousands march in London demanding second Brexit vote
Tens of thousands of people have marched in central London to demand a final vote on any UK exit deal, on the second anniversary of the Brexit vote.
Goal Rush: Lukaku, Kane and Kroos Missiles
In the latest episode of Squeaky Bum Time: RNZ's FIFA World Cup podcast, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle break down the latest results, including late German heroics, Polish despair and the rise and… Audio
Germany snatch late winner
A dramatic stoppage-time goal from Toni Kroos gave holders Germany a 2-1 win over Sweden to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.
FIFA World Cup: South American beat dominates Moscow streets
International fans have not been deterred by Russia's size. Walking through Red Square almost feels like attending the Copa America, writes Coen Lammers.
Heroes & Villains: Senegal, Sanchez and the Blue Samurai
In the latest episode of Squeaky Bum Time, RNZ's FIFA World Cup podcast, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle wrap up the first round of the group stage, and with the help of guests Stuff football writer… Audio
Eastern Bloc Party: Robbie, The Russians & Media Scrutiny
In this episode of Squeaky Bum Time, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle welcome The Totally Football Show's Iain Macintosh, and RNZ's Mediawatch presenter, Colin Peacock, onto the pod to wrap up the… Audio
Behind the Iron Curtain
Moscow, near the end of the Cold War; paranoia, politics and perestroika. An embassy guard recalls life behind the Iron Curtain. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Red Card: the FIFA corruption story
Journalist Ken Bensinger reveals rampant bribery, vote selling, and kickbacks in the book Red Card: FIFA and the Fall of the Most Powerful Men in Sports. He says the international football governing… Audio
World Cup finally arrives for Russia
The biggest sporting event of the year, the Football World Cup kicks off in Russia in the early hours of Friday morning when Russia plays Saudi Arabia. Eight years ago Russia defeated a rival bid from… Audio
'We found Russian hit-list of 47 people,' Ukraine tells allies
Ukraine says its faked murder of a Russian dissident has led to the discovery of a hit-list of 47 people whom Russia planned to kill abroad.
Russian journalist - staged-murder was part of special op
Ukraine's security services say they faked the murder of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko to save him from what they said was a real assassination plot by Russia. Even his family thought he was… Video, Audio
Russia reacts to faked death of journalist
It's been revealed Arkady Babchenko, a dissident Russian journalist, faked his own death with the help of Ukrainian police. He was reportedly shot twice in the back and reportedly he died in the… Audio
Ukrainian police help stage murder of Russian journalist
He was reportedly shot twice in the back and reportedly he died in the ambulance on the way to hospital. But then he walked into a press conference about his death, fit and well. It turns out Arkady… Audio
The Russian Job
With the Doc Edge Festival in full swing, we talk to the Petr Horký director of a documentary that follows Swedish power-manager Bo Inge Andersson, a former soldier, brought in to save the dying Lada… Audio
Russia to play in 2019 Rugby World Cup
Russia have qualified for the 2019 Rugby World Cup after Romania, Spain and Belgium were docked points for repeatedly using ineligible players.
'Not a great joker' - Russia's ex-UK ambassador on Putin
Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a fourth term in office at a ceremony at the Kremlin. Addressing the nation Mr Putin says improving the lives of ordinary Russians would be the focus of his next… Audio
Putin sworn in for fourth term as president
Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a fourth term as Russian president and pledged to harness the country's talents to "achieve breakthroughs".
