Russia
Christina Bu: electric vehicles in Norway
Secretary General of the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association who visited New Zealand as a guest of Drive Electric to talk about Norway's world-leading uptake of electric vehicles. Audio
Russian plane crash: Black boxes badly damaged
Flight recorders from a passenger jet that crashed in southern Russia are so badly damaged they could take up to a month to decode.
Flydubai flight data recorders badly damaged
It could take months to decode the flight data recorders from a passenger plane that crashed in southern Russia because they are so badly damaged. Audio
NZ hopes for peace talks following Russia's withdrawal
Russia's withdrawal of troops from Syria is a positive move, but New Zealand is still waiting to see how the situation plays out, the prime minister says.
Putin orders troops to begin pull-out of Syria
The Russian President has ordered his country's military to begin a withdrawal from Syria, saying it had largely achieved its objectives.
Russia begins withdrawing troops from Syria
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin told the Kremlin that their mission had been accomplished and it is now time to focus on peacetalks. Russia entered the Syrian civil war last September, and its… Audio
Russia's president orders troops to quit Syria
The Russian president Vladimir Putin has announced that he has ordered his forces to begin withdrawing from Syria, saying they have achieved their goals in the country. Audio
Russian Athletics running out of time to get to Rio Olympics
Former WADA boss says Russian Athletics running out of time to get to Rio Olympics.
Football Ferns draw with Russia
The New Zealand women's football team has drawn nil-all with Russia in their second group match at the Algarve Cup tournament in Portugal.
Russian mine explosion leaves 36 presumed dead
Thirty six people are presumed dead after an explosion at a northern Russian coal mine.
Air strikes in Syria despite ceasefire
War planes have reportedly attacked six Syrian towns in the western part of Aleppo province, a day after a cessation of hostilities agreement took effect.
David Stuckler: health and austerity
Professor of Political Economy and Sociology at Oxford University, where he researches how social policy and economic changes influence health across the globe, and co-author of The Body Economic: Why… Audio
Russian experts arrive in Fiji for weapons handover
Twenty Russian soldiers have arrived in Fiji to help with the transfer of a large consignment of Russian weapons for the Fiji military.
20 Russian advisers arrive in Fiji to train locals on arms
Twenty Russia military advisers have arrived in Fiji to train soldiers how to use the millions of dollars worth of military equipment Russia has given Fiji. Audio
Stefan Grand-Meyer and Olga Suvorova: translation
Members of the council of the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters who are administrators for the Treaty Times Thirty project to translate the English and Maori versions of the Treaty… Audio
Russia violated airspace again, says Turkey
Turkey has accused Russia of again violating its airspace and warned it would "face consequences" if such infringements continue.
Putin is corrupt, says US Treasury
The US Treasury has told a BBC investigation that it considers Russian President Vladimir Putin to be corrupt.
Russian in fluence in Fiji
Should we be worried about another key international military player wanting influence in the Pacific? Audio
Britain reacts to Putin's ex-Russian spy murder link
Britain has accused Russia of an unacceptable breach of international law after an inquiry found President Vladimir Putin probably approved the assassination of a former Russian spy.
Russia reject claims of Putin's involvement
Back now to the just released inquiry findings on the poisoning death of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko in London ten years ago. Audio
