Ireland
Schmidt out to make more history
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has been used to making history in his six years in charge and he could make a little bit more in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against his native New Zealand.
Bundee Aki handed three week ban
Ireland centre Bundee Aki will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup after receiving a three-match ban for his red card against Samoa.
Bundee Aki won't get any favours from Samoans
Ireland's final pool match at the Rugby World Cup will be special for Bundee Aki as he faces friends in the Samoa team but he can expect no favours on the field.
Ireland back on track at World Cup
Ireland began to put their World Cup back on track after the shock loss to Japan but it took them over an hour to secure a bonus point win over Russia.
A travel writer's guide to the roads less travelled
Travel writer Mary Jane Walker says people should always travel to the places they tell you not to. She is the author of the 'Maverick Traveller' series of books. Audio
Dara O'Briain: Listen to the Voice of Reason
Acclaimed Irish comedian Dara O'Briain will perform in New Zealand for the first time when he appears in his Voice of Reason show in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch next week. . Audio
Calling Home: Owen Lindsay in Vienna
This week Owen Lindsay's calling home from Dublin, but his usual residence is in the Austrian capital of Vienna. He's the co-founder and director of Restless Ecstasy Theatre Company. Audio
Calling Home: Ashley Eves in Ireland
Expat New Zealand Ashley Eves is Calling Home from Belfast this week. He discusses life in the picturesque Northern Irish city and why he'll never shun his Kiwi roots. Audio
Pacific disaster preparedness the goal for a new fund
Ireland and the Asian Development Bank have committed $US13.5 million to boost climate and disaster resilience in the Pacific.
'Planet Money': The Land of Duty Free
I've always been a bit of a sucker for the duty free shop at the airport. And I'm not alone...the global duty free market is worth an estimated US$70 billion a year and that's predicted to rise to… Audio
All Blacks 2018: Sprinting or stumbling towards next year's World Cup?
The All Blacks of 2018: World Cup winners in waiting? Or pretenders to their predecessors throne?
Sports media react to the All Blacks sudden slump
"You'll never beat the Irish" is a favourite chant for Ireland fans. It seems to be coming true for the All Blacks. How did the media respond to another defeat to the team in green? Audio
Mediawatch Midweek 21 November 2018
Mediawatch Midweek is our weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin chats to Karyn about why the Irish are our rugby frenemies; how Beyonce stumped a radio host, the death of Radio Live, radio for… Video, Audio
Melodie Robinson: Black Ferns lose to France, but silver lining
Former Black Fern and rugby commentator Melodie Robinson says although the Black Ferns will be hurting from their loss to France 27-30, the fact the rest of the world is catching up to the Black Ferns… Audio
All Blacks vs Ireland - the world's best do battle in Dublin
The number one ranked All Blacks take on second place Ireland in Dublin this weekend, in a test that will establish if they've done enough to keep their place ahead of next year's World Cup. Joe… Video, Audio
All Blacks v Ireland: Another epic coming up?
Opinion - Once 7pm local time rolls around here in Dublin on Saturday night, it's fair to say every pair of eyes will be on the Aviva Stadium, writes Jamie Wall.
Brexit through an Irish lens
Fintan O'Toole has been named as one of Britain's top intellectuals, even though he's from Ireland. He has strong views on Brexit, saying the 'the one thing standing between the British people and a… Audio
Pope asks forgiveness for priests' abuse at Dublin mass
Pope Francis has ended a two-day visit to the Republic of Ireland by celebrating a Mass at Dublin's Phoenix Park. Several hundred thousand people flocked to the park, where the Pope asked for… Audio
Albert Belz's Cradle song
A nunnery near where a mass children's grave is discovered is the setting for the latest play by Albert Belz, written after he heard about a similar real life discovery in Ireland. Audio
European Farming Insights
Former RNZ Rural News reporter Alexa Cook is traveling through Europe with her partner. She tells Cosmo about the farming observations she has made in Ireland and Scotland. Audio