Ukraine
The show that brought Bob Dylan to tears
International musical theatre is set to return to New Zealand with a bang later this month when the hit musical Girl from the North Country opens in Auckland. Celebrated Australian actress Lisa McCune… Audio
Ukrainians hold out as Russia storms eastern city on war's 100th day
Russian forces advanced deep into ruined Sievierodonetsk where Ukrainian troops were holding out, as Russia's assault on Ukraine reached its 100th day on Friday.
Ukraine reports 15,000 suspected war crimes
Around 15,000 suspected war crimes have been reported in Ukraine since the war began, with 200 to 300 more reported daily, according to its chief prosecutor.
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
In France, it's been a rocky start for President Macron's newly-appointed prime minister, Elisabeth Borne. The start of the new government has been overshadowed by a storm over rape allegations… Audio
Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations'
France and Germany's leaders have urged Vladimir Putin to hold direct and serious negotiations with Ukraine's president.
Calling Home: Ashleigh Stewart in Toronto
Investigative journalist Ashleigh Stewart lives in downtown Toronto with her husband Stuart McCready, but more recently she has been stationed in Ukraine covering the war there. She's Calling Home… Audio
From inflation to stagflation
Market analyst Jeffrey Halley joins the show to explain what stagnation is and why we don't need to start worrying about depression just yet, despite the economic outlook globally looking challenging… Audio
NZDF personnel en route to the UK for Ukrainian military training
Five defence force personnel from the 16th Field Regiment are already on their way to the United Kingdom to help train Ukrainian troops.
Film festival turns concern into action with fundraiser for Ukraine
A fundraiser for Ukraine is underway this week with "The Spirit of Freedom" - a screening of five Ukrainian short films by the Show Me Shorts Film Festival trust in collaboration with the Kyiv…
Aussie artist makes enormous sunflower quilt to lift Ukrainian spirits
An Aussie artist has started a project to lift the spirits of Ukrainians living in bomb-scarred cities.
Janno McLaughlin is making an enormous sunflower quilt, and wants to drape it over bombed out… Video, Audio
EU oil embargo 'in days' as Ukraine isolation drives Russia closer to China
The European Union will likely agree an embargo on Russian oil imports "within days", according to its biggest member Germany.
Russian diplomat resigns over Putin's 'witless' war against Ukraine
Boris Bondarev described the war as "a crime against the Ukrainian people" and "the people of Russia" as he quit his job at the Russian mission to the UN in Geneva.
Russian soldier jailed for life for Ukraine war crime
A court in Ukraine has jailed a Russian tank commander for life for killing a civilian at the first war crimes trial since the invasion.
How oligarchs are being undone by social media
Journalist Greg Walters has been writing about how influencers and "beautiful people" posting glamorous selfies aboard Russian oligarchs' yachts are helping to bring down the incredibly rich people… Video, Audio
The week in Detail: Volcanoes, elections, shipping and apples
Every weekday, The Detail makes sense of the big news stories. Catch up on any episodes you might have missed. Audio
The week in Detail: Volcanoes, elections, shipping and apples
Every weekday, The Detail makes sense of the big news stories. Catch up on any episodes you might have missed.
AudioMore Ukraine fighters surrendering in Mariupol, Russia says
Nearly 700 more Ukrainian fighters have surrendered in Mariupol as Russian forces strengthened a key gain in the south, Moscow says.
Author Michael Sampson on his new children's book - and fleeing Ukraine
When Dr Michael Sampson embarked on a Fulbright Scholarship late last year he was expecting to continue the research and teaching he's devoted his life to. Instead his time in Ukraine was cut short by… Audio
Amadea superyacht saga: Fiji wedged between US and Russia
Sanctions on Russian oligarchs is meant to cost them dearly, but in the case of the Amadea superyacht it's Fiji that is being forced to pay up.
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision
Runaway audience favourites Kalush Orchestra have won the Eurovision Song contest.
