WorldEU Commission backs candidate status for UkraineIt's the first step on the long road toward membership for the war-torn country.17 Jun 10:51 AM
WorldUkrainian Navy says it has struck Russian boat in Black SeaRussian boat was carrying air defence systems to a strategic island in the Black Sea.17 Jun 09:58 AM
WorldWest must stop Ukraine having 'gun put to its head' in peace talksKyiv has accused European powers of foot-dragging in their support for Ukraine.16 Jun 06:45 PM
TravelThis Europe hot-spot ditches its last Covid entry rules ahead of summerThe popular city no longer requires proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test.01 Jun 08:55 PM
WorldRussians push on Donbas as Polish leader visits KyivRussia launched artillery and missile attacks in Donbas as Ukraine seeks to join the EU.22 May 06:28 PM
WorldNato talks stall with Finland and SwedenNato envoys failed to reach a consensus with Finland and Sweden, diplomats say.18 May 08:20 PM
TravelEU to stop recommending masks for air travelThe decision is a "big step forward" in returning to normal travel.11 May 10:00 PM
WorldPutin's rumoured $1bn asset seized by ItaliansItalian police have seized an asset believed to be one of Putin's most prized possessions.07 May 09:40 AM
WorldBritain's parliamentary term ends in scandalPM Boris Johnson hopes the new term will mark a fresh start after months of turmoil.28 Apr 08:13 PM
WorldRussia cuts gas supply to Poland and BulgariaNatural gas turned off for two Nato members as Russian stand-off with West escalates.27 Apr 06:37 PM
WorldFuel and rail facilities struck by missiles in fresh Russian attacksCrucial infrastructure far from the eastern frontline hit by airstrikes.25 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandGratitude and hope: Ukrainian refugees' new life in NZBut couple from war-torn east also sound warning to Kiwis to "protect your democracy".16 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldRussian oligarch's superyacht docked in FijiSuperyacht Amadea belonging to a Russian oligarch is in Fiji.13 Apr 12:29 AM
WorldFrench polls: Emmanuel Macron, far-right rival Marine Le Pen face runoffEmmanuel Macron's hopes of reelection clouded by a strong challenge from the far right.10 Apr 05:58 PM
WorldLive: UK PM Boris Johnson's secret trip to Ukraine, meets ZelenskyyBritish Prime Minister joined European leaders in visiting Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.09 Apr 06:09 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland family desperate to fast-track Ukrainian visa process, as mum flees war-zone with single backpackNorthland man pushes to bring his mother-in-law from Ukraine to New Zealand.08 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelUkraine or The Ukraine? Why Kyiv wants us to update our mapsSince 1991, Ukraine has been waging a war of words to reclaim its city names.08 Mar 03:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRussia-Ukraine war: 'All I want to do is get to Anna and the children'A Tauranga man is heading to Poland to reunite with his Ukrainian fiancee.04 Mar 09:00 PM
OpinionJosep Borrell: Russian might is not rightOPINION: EU foreign affairs representative says Russia is lying to justify Ukraine attack.01 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldOne Putin move and behold: West's unity tightens overnightPutin lashes out as Europe unites in its condemnaton of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.28 Feb 05:08 PM
WorldLive: Furious Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert; Ukraine trains civilians as fightersThe order raises the threat that Moscow's invasion could boil over into nuclear warfare.27 Feb 10:38 PM
WorldUkraine war: EU shuts airspace to Russian airlinesGermany ratchets up military spending in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.27 Feb 05:34 PM
New ZealandRussia, Ukraine at war - Plea for NZ to welcome any refugeesExplosions rocked several Ukraine cities yesterday.24 Feb 04:56 PM
WorldUkraine's Foreign Minister lists five demands to the worldDmytro Kuleba has called on the world to immediately respond to Russia's invasion.24 Feb 09:20 AM
WorldRussia invades Ukraine - 'Europe's darkest hour since WWII', Putin's warning to WestUkraine under martial law, reports of hundreds of casualties as Russian begins invasion.24 Feb 02:30 AM
TravelEU to further relax travel rules for foreignersConfused about EU's Covid entry rules? By the time you can visit, they may not exist.23 Feb 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Lies, 'genius' and redemption in Ukraine crisisOPINION: The crisis has given Nanaia Mahuta a chance to reboot as Foreign Minister.23 Feb 05:20 AM
WorldEU chief: Russia could be cut off from markets, tech goodsThe EU has threatened Russia with sanctions if it invades Ukraine.19 Feb 06:48 PM
WorldRussia adds 7k more troops near Ukraine borderRussia has massed more than 150,000 troops east, north and south of Ukraine.16 Feb 11:59 PM
TravelMFAT advises Kiwis 'consider leaving Ukraine' over Russian threatCovid-19 isn't the only reason Ukraine is being added to 'red lists'.26 Jan 12:56 AM
WorldUkraine crisis: A showdown of two world viewsAnalysis: It carries echoes of the Cold War and resurrects an idea left over from 1945.24 Jan 06:54 PM
TravelEU Travel Ban: Australia kicked off safe travel listEU has advised member states to deny non-essential travellers from Australia.17 Jan 09:21 PM
TravelAirlines and environmentalists unite against destructive industry ruleEnvironmentalists and airlines have joined forces to fight a destructive aviation rule.07 Jan 05:00 AM
