WorldNato jets scrambled after Russian warplanes violate Lithuanian airspaceThe Russian jets crossed about half a mile into Lithuanian airspace.23 Oct 09:44 PM
WorldThe accidental power couple: They're taking on Lukashenko and PutinFreed in June, Sergei Tikhanovsky rebuilds life as Svetlana leads Belarus' resistance.14 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldZelenskyy accuses Russia of 'chaos' campaign as strikes hit Ukraine's power gridFresh strikes left parts of Odesa without power as port sites were hit.09 Oct 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award'It became a journey of self-discovery for me.'19 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldWhere are the world’s nuclear weapons, and who owns them?Trump claims US strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear sites, but their impact is uncertain.25 Jun 05:06 PM
Travel newsUS reportedly mulls travel restrictions affecting 43 countriesCitizens from 11 countries, including Iran and Syria, face a complete travel ban. 15 Mar 10:56 PM
WorldUkraine warns Belarus to not make 'tragic mistakes' in warUkraine has explained it has no interest in taking unfriendly action against Belarus.25 Aug 11:44 PM
SportIs Russia at the Olympics and what is ‘AIN’?The issue of Russia and Belarus athletes at the Olympics remains a contentious subject.02 Aug 01:56 AM
WorldUkrainian teen orphan abducted by Russia tells how he escaped Putin's graspYermokhin was just 16. He had lost both his parents just before the outbreak of war.03 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Huge vacuum': Can democracy survive 2024?FT: A record 2 billion people are set to go to the polls as autocracy spreads worldwide.10 Jan 09:33 PM
WorldApocalypse now? Nukes in Belarus raise tensions for NatoRussia says it has moved some of its short-range nuclear weapons into Belarus.28 Jul 01:22 AM
WorldWagner chief Prigozhin is in Russia, President of Belarus saysPresident Alexander Lukashenko helped broker a deal for Prigozhin to end his rebellion.06 Jul 09:03 AM
WorldPhotos suggest Belarus is building a camp for Wagner fightersA Belarusian guerrilla group has suggested it might be used to house fighters from Wagner.01 Jul 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldRussia rebellion: What will happen to Wagner chief and his fighters?New York Times: Fomenting rebellion would normally be perilous in Putin’s Russia.27 Jun 10:30 PM
WorldPrigozhin says he wasn't trying to overthrow PutinWagner leader releases audio statement after aborted armed rebellion against Russia.26 Jun 07:17 PM
WorldRussian defence minister makes first public appearance since mercenary revoltA mercenary uprising demanded minister Sergei Shoigu's ouster.26 Jun 07:53 AM
WorldPutin’s nuclear move changes everythingRussian President Vladimir Putin promised China’s Xi Jinping he wouldn’t do this.08 Apr 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: NZ's renewed standing with NatoOpinion: Our editorial on the Foreign Minister's meeting with Nato in Brussels.04 Apr 05:00 PM
TennisWimbledon drops ban on Russian and Belarusian playersThe players must sign declarations of neutrality and comply with “appropriate conditions”.31 Mar 06:13 PM
WorldBelarusian psychiatrists told to snitch on pro-Ukraine patientsDetained psychiatrists being pressured to betray “unreliable” patients to the authorities.16 Mar 02:20 AM
WorldBelarus jails Nobel Peace Price winner for 10 yearsAles Bialiatski and 3 colleagues jailed in crackdown on dissent by Russian ally Belarus.03 Mar 06:53 PM
WorldChina, Belarus presidents call for Ukraine ceasefire, talksPresidents urge a ceasefire to bring about a political settlement to Ukraine conflict.01 Mar 11:29 PM
WorldDonors pledge millions to get Ukraine through winterRussian strikes have ravaged power stations, water facilities, other essential services.13 Dec 06:51 PM
World‘Barbed wire curtain’ rises in Europe amid war in UkraineThe Iron Curtain and Berlin Wall may have gone, but new barriers are going up.17 Nov 05:56 PM
WorldRussians protest, rush to escape call-up to Ukraine warFlights booked out even as one-way fares rise to more than $15,000.21 Sep 05:51 PM
WorldPoland-Belarus border wall: Migrants kept out, suffer abuse by guardsThe Polish government characterises the wall as part of the fight against Russia.01 Jul 12:30 AM
