Ireland
Police tell Irish journalists their lives are at risk
A number of Irish journalists have been "formally notified" by police in the Republic of Ireland that their safety is at risk from organised criminals.
Andrew Butler: determining death
Kim Hill talks to litigator Andrew Butler, one of New Zealand's leading experts on our Bill of Rights. He acted for Lecretia Seales, who went to the High Court last year in an attempt to win the right… Audio
Ireland qualify for Euro2016
Ireland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to qualify for their second successive European football championship finals, progressing 3-1 on aggregate.
Ceramics of the future
This year's Portage Ceramics Award judge is renowned Irish ceramic artist Ingrid Murphy, who's exploring how new technology can create new ways to work with clay. She's particularly interested in… Audio
Argentina thump Ireland to make semi-finals
Argentina stunned injury-depleted Ireland 43-20 to reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals for the second time.
RWC LIVE: Ireland vs Argentina
Rugby World Cup quarter final: Argentina beat Ireland at the Millennium Stadium. Look back at LIVE commentary of the game here.
Scottish forwards win appeal
Scotland forwards Ross Ford and Jonny Gray have been cleared to play in the RWC quarter-final against Australia after winning their appeals against suspensions for foul play.
David Doocey and Stephen Doherty: Irish Musicians
Irish musicians Stephen Doherty and David Doocey preview their New Zealand tour with the Australian singer-songwriter Roesy. Audio
Irish, Scottish and Argentina lose players
The Irish, Scottish and Argentinian rugby teams have all lost players at the judiciary ahead of their World Cup quarter-finals this weekend.
Be(e) Pollinator Friendly
The new 'All-Ireland Pollinator Plan' makes Ireland one of the first countries in Europe to draw up a strategy to reverse the decline in bees - with A.Prof Jane Stout from the School of Natural… Audio
Double blow for Ireland ahead of RWC quarter-final
A double blow for Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign with Paul O'Connell ruled out with injury and Sean O'Brien suspended for the Argentina knockout.
Ireland beat France
Rugby World Cup: France take on Ireland at Millennium Stadium. Read our commentary of the game here.
Ireland leads against France in RWC
Ireland is leading France in the all important Rugby World Cup pool match that decides who plays the All Blacks in the quarterfinals. Sally Murphy is at "The Bog" bar in Christchurch surrounded by… Audio
Ireland beat Italy to seal knockout spot
Rugby World Cup: Ireland beat Italy 16-9 at Olympic Stadium. Look back at our LIVE commentary of the game here.
Ireland beat Romania
Rugby World Cup: Ireland have beaten Romania at Wembley. Read our commentary on the game here.
Schmidt the coach with the Midas touch
"It builds coronaries for coaches but it also builds character," was Ireland coach Joe Schmidt's summation of the crazy final day climax to the Six Nations but that may pale into insignificance as his…
Soundtracks From The NZIFF - '71
'71 is set in Belfast during the violent 1971 riots. Ryan Smith samples some of the tense score by Irish electronic musician David Holmes. Video, Audio
Irish bank closures
In Greece the banks have recently been closing for days but during the 1960's and 70's the Irish institutions closed their doors for months on end; how did the people cope? Audio
A world first same-sex marriage referendum
Ireland's on the eve of making world history with the first ever same-sex marriage referendum. Audio
Kicking for Goals : Sene Naoupu
Oamaru born and bred Samoan, Sene Naoupu on fitness and happiness, and still speaking Samoan even though she's now playing for the Ireland women's rugby team. Audio
