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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
Moscow will respond if NATO moves nuclear forces closer to Russia's border
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko was quoted as saying Moscow did not see "real" reasons for Finland and Sweden to be joining the NATO alliance.
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
Ukraine 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.
Russia threatens retaliation for Finland Nato move
Russia has said it will be forced to take "retaliatory steps" over its neighbour Finland's move to join Nato.
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
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
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
US Govt free to remove luxury yacht after appeal to Fiji High Court fails
The United States government can now remove the Amadea a $US325 million luxury yacht owned by Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, currently docked in Fiji.
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.
Tech: Override Panda's new phishing attack, Cozy Bear targets diplomats
Cyber-security expert Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about the new spear-phishing email doing the rounds from Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Override Panda. He'll also look at how Russian… 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? Audio
EU prepares Russian oil sanctions, warns against rouble gas payments
The European Union is preparing sanctions on Russian oil, warning that complying in full with Moscow's proposed scheme to receive gas payments in roubles would breach existing EU sanctions.
Mediawatch: Ukraine's war and the media
Some are already calling the invasion of Ukraine a turning point in world history. How we react is shaped by the media coverage - and most of what we get comes from outlets in countries that have… Audio
Al Gillespie on the threat of nuclear war in Ukraine
The ante has been upped in Ukraine in recent days as Russia attacked Kyiv with two cruise missiles while UN secretary general António Guterres was visiting the city. Professor of International Law Dr… Audio
Russia deploys military trained dolphins
Satellite images have revealed that Russia have deployed military trained dolphins at their naval base in the Black Sea, possibly for the purpose of protecting their fleet from an underwater attack.
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