Belgium
Working hard to achieve the rural dream
Pigs, cattle, fruit and honey processing are all part of a sustainable farming business plan for first-time Motukarara farmers, Stacey and Ode Gielen. Audio
Calling Home: Jack Noser in Zürich
New Zealand asylum seeker worker Jean Claude 'Jack' Noser lives with his wife Sandra in Oerlikon, a multicultural suburb of Zürich, Switzerland. The story of how the two of them came to be together is… Audio
Calling Home: Dawn O'Connor in Brussels
West Aucklander Dawn O'Connor lives in Brussels, Belgium, where she has been based since 2018. She joins Jim for Calling Home. Audio
Calling Home: Sarah Argyle in Arnhem, the Netherlands
Despite the hassles and frustrations that Covid-19 has brought with it, Cantabrian Sarah Argyle has thoroughly enjoyed her experience of living abroad in the Netherlands with fiance JJ for the past… Audio
Live: KermesZ à l’Est at WOMAD 2020
WOMAD 2020 openers KermesZ à l’Est have established a cult reputation for their innovative and energetic fusion of Balkan melodies, metal, rock, electro and free jazz. Audio
Calling Home: Thom Monckton in Helsinki
Running away to join the circus is a dream for many, but for Kiwi theatre performer Thom Monckton it's been an absolute reality. Thom's based in Helsinki but is Calling Home is currently touring his… Audio
'Worst robbers' told to come back later
When robbers walked into a Belgian e-cigarette shop, the owner asked them to come back later when he had more money.
Final Fling: France rolls Belgium & Ronaldo's relocation
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle welcome back Football Fern Sarah Gregorius, and after weeks of pleading, Producer Zen is allowed into the studio to pontificate about France's 1-0… Audio
Football World Cup: France, Belgium kick off
The Football World Cup semi final battle between France and Belgium is underway in St Petersburg. Our correspondent Jess King is watching the game in Moscow and is on the line. Audio
Foursome: Belgium, France, Croatia & England
In today's bumper episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle wrap up the weekend's four quarter-finals, including French fruition, English ecstasy and the end of an unlikely Russian run. They're… Audio
Eight teams prepare for FIFA quarter-final
The hopes and dreams of just eight nations remain alive in the Football World Cup, and by the end of the weekend, that will be down to four. Sports reporter Clay Wilson joins John Campbell. Video, Audio
Dare to Dream: A World Cup Quarter-Final Preview
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle weigh up the chances of the eight remaining teams and look ahead to this weekend's quarter final matchups. They're joined by the Yellow Fever's… Audio
Belgium outclass Panama in 3-0 win
Belgium proved too much for World Cup debutants Panama as the Group G favourites overcame the heroics of goalkeeper Jaime Penedo and a massed defence to run out 3-0 winners.
Gunman kills three in Belgium attack
Two police officers are among the dead in an attack in Liège that being treated as a terror incident.
Belgian police injured in Morocco football win riots
More than 20 police officers were injured in Brussels when celebrations over Morocco's qualification for football's World Cup turned violent.
Catalonia's Puigdemont hand himself in to Belgium police
Prosecutors in Belgium have confirmed that Catalonia's ousted leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his former advisors have turned themselves in to Belgian authorities. A Spanish judge issued warrants… Audio
Passchendaele: NZ Defence Force in Belgium
Overnight Belgium has been observing the 100-year anniversary of the first Battle of Passchendaele, considered one of the worst days in New Zealand's military history. The sunset ceremony at the… Audio
National ceremony a way to remember, pay respects
RNZ reporter Te Aniwa Hurihanganui was at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington to witness the national ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of Passchendaele. Audio
Tramping battlefields brings home the reality of war
Navy officer Te Kani Te Wiata is in Belgium to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of Passchendaele, where his own great-grandfather was wounded, later dying of his injuries. Video, Audio
New Zealand's deadliest day, 100 years on
Ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele were held throughout New Zealand. Veterans' Affairs Reporter Andrew McRae reports. Video, Audio