Russia
Mikhail Gorbachev Dead at 91
The final leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev - a pivotal figure in ending the Cold War - has died aged 91 after a long illness. Joining Worldwatch is Otago University associate professor… Audio
Severodonetsk falls to Russia after one of war's bloodiest fights
Russian forces seized full control of the eastern Ukrainian city on Saturday, both sides said.
Ukraine: Kyiv orders forces to withdraw from Severodonetsk
The city in eastern Ukraine has endured weeks of bombardment, as Russian forces try to take complete control of the region.
The audacious plan to link the US with Russia
The 'Strait Guys' follows George, and his protégé, Scott, as they join forces with Russian visionaries and dare to try the impossible by connecting the InterContinental Railway through Alaska, to the… Audio
Why you should be investing for the long term
Senior market analyst Jeffrey Halley joins the show to discuss interest rates and a number of other financial matters, including why New Zealanders should be putting their money in term deposits for… Audio
The week in Detail: Infrastructure, sanctions and Trevor Mallard
The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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The week in Detail: Infrastructure, sanctions and Trevor Mallard
The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioUkraine EU candidacy signals major shift in European geopolitics
The European Union has given its blessing for Ukraine and its neighbour Moldova to become candidates to join the bloc.
Are sanctions against Russia working?
It's three months since parliament unanimously passed the Russia Sanctions Act - but are sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine actually having an impact? Audio
Are sanctions against Russia working?
It's three months since parliament unanimously passed the Russia Sanctions Act - but are sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine actually having an impact?
AudioUkraine war: Chemical plant hit as fighting rages in Severodonetsk
Russian shelling has caused a huge fire at a chemical plant in Ukraine's Severodonetsk city where "non-stop" fighting rages, the regional head says.
Al Gillespie: China's influence in the Pacific not all bad
China's increasingly visible presence in the Pacific has intensified concerns about its growing influence in the region. However, Professor Al Gillespie says China's presence in the Pacific need not… Audio
Ukraine war: Severodonetsk and Lysychansk are dead cities - Zelensky
Ukrainian forces still holding out in the eastern city of Severodonetsk are outnumbered by Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Costa Rica 'at war' with Russian hackers
Costa Rica is in a state of emergency after cyber attacks that crippled health, education and tax services, and experts warn other nations should beware.
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
