Ukraine
Why an American writer chose to stay in Ukraine
American writer and editor Kate Tsurkan initially moved to the Ukrainian city of Chernivsti to work as a volunteer English teacher four years ago. Now she is living through the Russian invasion of her… Audio
Military expert predicts larger mobilisation in Russia
Dr Jack Watling is Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institut, a British defence and security think tank. He joins the show to discuss the situation in Ukraine and when, not if, a larger… Audio
The week in Detail: Neurodiversity, co-governance, Sri Lanka in crisis and GMOs
The Detail makes sense of the big news stories. This week on the podcast, we looked at everything from the crisis in Sri Lanka to the challenges neurodivergent people face in the workplace. Whakarongo… Audio
The week in Detail: Neurodiversity, co-governance, Sri Lanka in crisis and GMOs
The Detail makes sense of the big news stories. This week on the podcast, we looked at everything from the crisis in Sri Lanka to the challenges neurodivergent people face in the workplace. Whakarongo…
AudioUkraine begins first war crimes trial of Russian soldier
In the first such trial of the war the defendant, 21, is accused of killing an unarmed civilian, while Ukraine plans to arm a million fighters.
Do we really need to prepare for nuclear war?
Is New Zealand prepared for the impacts of a nuclear war or some other global catastrophe? With Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, it's not beyond the realm of possibility. Audio
Do we really need to prepare for nuclear war?
Is New Zealand prepared for the impacts of a nuclear war or some other global catastrophe? With Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, it's not beyond the realm of possibility.
AudioUkrainian film festival to raise money for the war torn nation
It is hard to ignore the images and stories coming out of Ukraine as Russia continues its bombing campaign. Here in NZ two Ukranian born actors and film makers Elena Stejko and Dasha Volga, have set… Audio
Soul Rebels: reggae on the Ukraine battlefield
There have been plenty of stories about brave Ukrainians taking up arms since the conflict in their country started back in late February. But the story of the soldiers in the Bob Marley Volunteer… Audio
Elizabeth Economy: 'You never see China step up'
Chinese political expert Dr Elizabeth C. Economy's new book, The World According to China, details China's role in the world and explains Beijing's ambition to sit atop a new international system as… Audio
Calling Home: Tjalve Mollison-Sjöberg in Gothenburg
Life in Gothenburg is a world away from Tjalve Mollison-Sjöberg's isolated upbringing on the edge of the Kahurangi National Park. The Karamea native, who lives in a central Gothenburg suburb… Audio
Aid workers bracing for renewed Russian attacks
There has been no let up in Russia's military offensive against Ukraine since Sunday Morning last spoke to ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright in Kyiv a month ago. He's back with us for an update on how… Audio
What happens if Russia loses in Ukraine?
The outlook for the Ukraine situation is something we want to discuss again with Waikato University's Professor of International Law Dr Al Gillespie, author of the multi-volume The Causes of War. Audio
Some Ukrainians evacuated as Russia tightens grip on Mariupol plant
Ukraine said just 50 civilians have been evacuated from a bombed-out steelworks in the city of Mariupol, accusing Russia of violating a truce intended to allow all those trapped to leave.
UN again trying to evacuate civilians from Ukraine's Mariupol
A third evacuation operation is underway after the United Nations and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) helped nearly 500 other civilians flee the area in the past week.
Truce needed to get civilians out of Mariupol, says Zelensky
Civilians remain trapped in Ukraine's besieged city of Mariupol, and a prolonged ceasefire is needed for evacuations as Russia presses its assault, President Zelensky says.
Crossing the diplomatic line: When do ambassadors get expelled?
There have been calls for New Zealand to expel Russia's ambassador in response to the war in Ukraine. But is that the right diplomatic step to take? Audio
Crossing the diplomatic line: When do ambassadors get expelled?
There have been calls for New Zealand to expel Russia's ambassador in response to the war in Ukraine. But is that the right diplomatic step to take?
AudioMariupol civilian evacuation begins to Ukraine and Russia-held territories
Dozens of civilians have been evacuated from Mariupol to both Russia-controlled and Ukraine-controlled territory after weeks under siege.
Russian composer Tatiana Riabinkina's reaction to the Ukraine invasion
A Russian composer living in New Zealand has written two works directly responding to the current invasion of Ukraine. Tatiana Riabinkina says she is horrified at what's happening in the country under… Audio
