Spain
Spanish Football President on trial for sexual assault
It was the most talked about moment of the 2023 FIFA World Cup. The now infamous incident during the trophy presentation, when former Spanish Football President Luis Rubiales planted an unwanted kiss… Audio
Russian cargo ship blown up off Spain in 'act of terrorism', says owner
Russia's Foreign Ministry says the Ursa Major, built in 2009, sank after an explosion ripped through its engine room and two of its 16 crew are missing.
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion
An explosion has sunk a Russian cargo ship in the Mediterranean Sea on Monday night, Russian authorities said, leaving two crew members missing.
As it unfolded in Barcelona - Team NZ win the America's Cup
As Team New Zealand lifted the Auld Mug to celebrate their America's Cup, crowds of onlookers have celebrated alongside them, after a day of thrilling racing.
Venezuela arrests Spain, US and Czech nationals for 'destabilisation'
Venezuela has arrested two Spaniards, three US citizens and a Czech on suspicion of plans to destabilise the South American country, a top Venezuela official says.
Spanish author Juan Gomez-Jurado on his best-selling
Journalist and author Juan Gomez-Jurado is one of Spain's most successful contemporary writers. Audio
Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov who defected to Ukraine 'shot dead' in Spain
The body of a man who was shot dead in Spain is believed to be that of a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year.
FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss
FIFA has suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all activities for three months as it investigates allegations he gave a player an unwanted kiss after Spain's women won the World Cup.
Europe: Spain celebrates World Cup win, Russia's Luna mission
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about Spain's victory in the Fifa Women's World Cup, with fans saying they hope the win will boost the profile of the sport and put them on… Audio
Cliff Taylor: The Spanish Garden
Set on a single day in 2016, Cliff Taylor's novel, The Spanish Garden tells a story of memory and loss, the fatal history shared between two families, Pakeha and Maori, and a man's enduring obsession… Audio
Seven die in coach plunge horror in Spain
A seventh person has been confirmed dead after a bus plunged from a bridge into a river in Spain on Christmas Eve.
Activists glue Goya paintings, block planes in climate protests
Activists have glued themselves to Goya paintings in Spain and blocked private jets in Amsterdam, as leaders gather for the COP27 climate change summit.
PM and Spain's leader announce working holiday visa deal
The working holiday scheme between New Zealand and Spain has been expanded to allow more young people to travel and work in each other's countries for up to two years.
Poignant legacy illustrated in new cookbook
The idea behind Sophia's new book, Rob's Kitchen, was to create a special legacy project that would honour her mother, Robyn, who loved cooking with fresh, organic ingredients and sharing her… Audio
The Art of Flamenco with Paul Bosauder
We speak to New Zealand's only professional flamenco artist, Paul Bosauder, about the noble art of flamenco. Audio
Spanish PM vows to abolish prostitution
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has pledged to outlaw prostitution in the country.
Calling Home: Megan Adams in Buenos Aires
Life in the four storey Residence of the Ambassador of Spain to Argentina - her husband Javier Sandomingo - is a world away from Megan Adams' upbringing in rural Southland. She's Calling Home this… Audio, Gallery
Calling Home: James Griffiths in Geneva
James Griffiths works as an independent sustainability advisor in Geneva and is more than happy with his lot, despite the high cost of living and the fact he still misses his fellow countrymen and… Audio
The world’s most wanted man in 1695
Steven Johnson's new book, Enemy of All Mankind is also a harrowing account of the most dastardly pirate you've probably never heard of, Henry Every, and the brutal lifestyle and appalling existence… Audio
Why Covid-19 hits bald men especially hard
In almost every age group, males appear to have worse Covid-19 symptoms and a higher death rate than females. And a study from Spain suggests that a disproportionate number of men with male pattern… Audio
