WorldUN to meet after Poland accuses Russia of airspace attackWarsaw says drones violated its airspace 19 times, destroying a house and car.11 Sep 07:00 PM
WorldPoland shoots down drones as Nato warns of 'open conflict' riskAuthorities confirmed 19 airspace breaches but reported no injuries.10 Sep 09:18 PM
TennisSabalenka beats Anisimova to defend US Open titleAryna Sabalenka defended her US Open title in straight sets. 07 Sep 12:36 AM
PremiumLifestyle10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award19 Jul 12:00 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
World'A long journey': Volunteers from Belarus fight for UkraineBelarusians have answered the call to arms for Ukraine, despite being allied to Russia.22 May 08:51 PM
WorldMariupol steel mill battle rages as Ukraine repels attacksSome 2,000 Ukrainian fighters remain trapped under the sprawling Azovstal steelworks.05 May 06:00 PM
TennisWimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine warPlayers from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon this year.20 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldRussian, Belarusian trucks queue on Polish border after banChaos at the Poland border after Russian and Belarusian truckies given deadline by the EU.18 Apr 09:50 PM
WorldWar in Ukraine - looking back on pivotal moments, one month onPutin shows no sign of backing down despite high casualties and economic hits.24 Mar 08:49 AM
