WorldJapan destroys new rocket at launch after ignition failureIt was the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades.07 Mar 08:05 PM
WorldFalklands are British, UK says as Argentina pulls out of agreement, seeks new talksThe longstanding dispute over the South Atlantic territory sparked a 1982 war.04 Mar 05:40 PM
WorldCivilians flee embattled Bakhmut as Ukrainian pullout loomsAnalysts say it seems preparations are under way for Ukrainian withdrawal from key city.04 Mar 04:50 PM
WorldUS sending bridge-launchers to Ukraine in latest military aid packageThe portable systems are part of a new US$400 million military aid package for Ukraine.03 Mar 08:36 PM
WorldUS, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasionUS Sec of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at G20.02 Mar 07:40 PM
WorldPutin claims Ukraine troops storm across border into RussiaBut Ukraine says Moscow is being provocative and staging a "false flag" attack.02 Mar 04:47 PM
WorldDrone footage shows scale of Bakhmut’s destruction in UkraineOn the anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion, footage shows Bakhmut now a ghost town.24 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldUkraine's year of 'pain, filth, blood, death' - and nation buildingA year ago, February 24, 2022, Russia launched its bloody war against Ukraine.23 Feb 07:36 PM
World10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raidRare daytime operation as 2000 new settler homes reportedly approved, more violence fears.22 Feb 07:29 PM
World'Attempt to destroy Wagner': Owner accuses Russian military chiefs of 'treason'Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of shadowy Wagner Group, has laid into Russian military chiefs.21 Feb 07:46 PM
WorldBiden in Poland says US, allies ‘have Ukraine’s back’Biden has addressed a cheering crowd of Polish citizens and Ukrainian refugees in Warsaw.21 Feb 06:03 PM
WorldWorld on edge after Putin's nuclear arms treaty move, test threatsPutin has suspended Russia’s involvement in only remaining nuclear arms reduction treaty.21 Feb 04:41 PM
WorldChina's brazen balloon move sparks diplomatic firestorm, but what does it mean?Strategic analysts are struggling to come to grips with what China's incursion means.18 Feb 07:47 PM
WorldRussia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine war - USThe US has formally determined Russia has beaten, tortured and raped civilians.18 Feb 07:12 PM
New ZealandWife of missing hunter appeals for help - military friends from Australia assistMurray Horsfield has been missing in Glenorchy, north of Queenstown, since Monday.17 Feb 07:50 PM
WorldRussia is now targeting Ukraine’s homeless as war recruitsIntelligence report claims new tactic being deployed by Russia in occupied Mariupol.17 Feb 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cyclone Gabrielle unifies, but we must help the helpersOPINION: Letters on mystery balloons, Wayne Brown, escaped prisoners, and Three Waters.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOfficer allegedly slapped colleague so hard in sexual encounter her vision went blurryThe officer admitted slapping a female colleague in the face and pouring a drink over her.13 Feb 04:46 AM
WorldN. Korea leader Kim Jong Un shows off daughter, nukes at paradeThe previous day Kim and his daughter visited troops as part of Army's 75th anniversary.09 Feb 07:51 PM
WorldZelenskyy makes emotional appeal for EU membershipZelenskyy made the appeal at end of short trip outside Ukraine seeking new weaponry.09 Feb 06:06 PM
WorldN. Korea leader brings daughter to visit army on 75th anniversaryKim lauded the “irresistible might” of his nuclear-armed military.08 Feb 07:10 PM
Royals'Freedom will win': Zelenskyy visits UK, meets PM, King in push for fighter jetsThe embattled leader made surprise visit to Britain in a bid for more advanced weapons.08 Feb 05:54 PM
World‘Strong indications’ Putin approved missile supply, as MH17 inquiry endsBut insufficient evidence to prosecute Putin or other suspects and inquiry suspended.08 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldGermany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge tanks for UkraineBelgium has also shown interest in participating in latest military aid.07 Feb 06:38 PM
New ZealandKiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw's body returned in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapThe swap involved dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.04 Feb 07:21 PM
WorldDozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapElsewhere, Ukraine’s Odesa in the dark after huge network failure from damaged equipment.04 Feb 05:24 PM
WorldUS to widen military presence in Philippines amid China fearIt comes after the US opened an embassy in Solomon Islands also to counter China.02 Feb 05:28 PM
WorldRussia hits more civilian targets, EU officials visit Kyiv5 dead in more strikes in Kramatorsk after apartment building attack killed 3, wounded 21.02 Feb 04:27 PM
WorldTyre Nichols death: Seventh officer disciplined, fire workers sackedCalls for more officers to be fired have been loud and persistent from the Nichols family.31 Jan 01:17 AM
WorldOfficials sacked amid Ukraine corruption scandalShake-up "intended to calm Western partners" over aid and military support, analyst says.24 Jan 07:09 PM
WorldPutin mulls new mobilisation of half a million conscriptsLists of fighting-age men reportedly being drawn up, including those previously exempt.21 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldSouth Korean police seek manslaughter charges over deadly crushSouth Korean police seek criminal charges against law enforcement officers and officials.13 Jan 09:15 PM
RoyalsPrince Harry blasts 'dangerous lie' about Afghanistan exploitsDuke of Sussex hits back about leaked excerpt from his book in Stephen Colbert interview.11 Jan 05:22 PM
RoyalsPrince Harry left RAF base on ‘urgent business’ when drug testers arrived unannounced - claimsDuke of Sussex had just returned from brother's Royal wedding.07 Jan 05:53 AM
