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
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
WorldRussian-Ukraine war: Ceasefire for cities announced; Russian troops 'in a mess' - military expertLatest events from the military invasion of Ukraine.07 Mar 02:29 AM
WorldRogue nations: Four countries side with Russia and PutinDuring the meeting, Ukraine's ambassador compared Putin to Adolf Hitler.02 Mar 09:18 PM
WorldUkraine war: UN condemnation, massive casualties confirmed, more shelling of KharkivRussian Defence Ministry claims to have killed more than 2870 Ukrainian troops.02 Mar 05:17 PM
World'You cannot watch without crying': Terror as Russian strike hits Ukraine's second-largest cityUkraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy declares: 'Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget.'01 Mar 07:39 PM
World'Have no illusions': Ukraine ambassador addresses UN'If Ukraine does not survive... international peace will not survive'.28 Feb 05:27 PM
WorldUkraine crisis: Russia evacuates embassy in KyivTensions escalate as diplomatic efforts are rebuffed by the Kremlin and abandoned.23 Feb 04:58 PM
