WorldTop Russian defence official falls to her death from tower blockMarina Yankina was a key figure in the funding of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.16 Feb 06:00 PM
WorldNorth Korea: The girl who forced a ban on an entire countrySchoolgirl the catalyst behind North Korea’s latest bizarre order for its citizens.14 Feb 02:04 AM
TravelMother Argentina: Why thousands of Russian women are visiting Argentina to give birthOn Thursday a single flight carrying 33 ‘mothers-to-be’ arrived in Buenos Aires.13 Feb 11:30 PM
WorldMoldovan leader reveals Russian plot to topple governmentA plot to use "external saboteurs" is revealed.13 Feb 05:43 PM
WorldRussia continues to shell UkraineUkrainian officials say Moscow is having trouble launching its large-scale offensive.12 Feb 05:49 PM
WorldUS Senator says two downed mystery objects were balloonsLatest intercepted objects over US and Canada were at commercial flight height.12 Feb 05:22 PM
WorldFBI searches Mike Pence’s Indiana home in classified docs probeSearch follows discovery of documents with classified markings at the residence.10 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Syrian community heartbroken after quake, worried for familiesWorried families in NZ fear for those they cannot contact after catastrophic quake.09 Feb 07:22 PM
WorldQuake death toll passes 20,000 as survivors struggle to stay warm and fedGrim toll has surpassed 2011 Fukushima quake and tsunami that killed more than 18,400.09 Feb 06:31 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
WorldUS says China balloon was for spying, part of huge aerial programme targeting 40 countriesSimilar balloons have floated over five continents, the US says.09 Feb 05:33 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
WorldHope fading as quake deaths pass 11,000, window for survival closesRace on as “statistically today is the day when we’re going to stop finding people".08 Feb 04:31 PM
WorldDeath toll in Turkey earthquake tops 7200, race to find survivors continuesMillions of people affected; state of emergency declared in 10 provinces.07 Feb 10:10 PM
WorldGermany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge tanks for UkraineBelgium has also shown interest in participating in latest military aid.07 Feb 06:38 PM
WorldWho is helping? The massive aid effort underway after Turkey quakeEngineers, soldiers, paramedics, search dogs & handlers on way as world pitches in.07 Feb 06:04 PM
World'Spy' balloon 'belongs to China', country will ‘safeguard interests’China criticises US for overreacting and shooting balloon down in hardening stance.07 Feb 05:26 PM
WorldUK police officer exposed as serial rapist jailed for lifeDavid Carrick raped and sexually assaulted a dozen women over a 17-year period.07 Feb 04:54 PM
Politics‘I think we’ll get on well’: Hipkins on Albanese meeting; NZ's $1.5m in quake aidChris Hipkins' visit to see Anthony Albanese is his first international engagement as PM.07 Feb 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow much of a threat are Chinese spy balloons?Financial Times: The diplomatic fallout seems far greater than any benefit for Beijing.06 Feb 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: America’s Top Gun moment - taking down a balloonOPINION: Bizarre saga of slow-moving surveillance in the sky.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsWhy Chinese companies are investing billions in MexicoNY Times: Mexico attracts Chinese businesses wary of shipping and geopolitical problems.05 Feb 12:30 AM
OpinionExplainer: How 'spy' balloons work and what they can seeTHE CONVERSATION: US shot down suspected Chinese "spy" balloon' - what did it see first?04 Feb 09:00 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
WorldChina plays down cancelled visit over 'spy' balloon, US says second one spottedChina says neither side had announced visit; US reports 2nd balloon over Latin America.04 Feb 04:56 PM
WorldChina’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over USChina maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.03 Feb 05:39 PM
WorldEU prepares more sanctions against Russia for first anniversary of war in UkraineEU to unveil 10th package of sanctions on Feb 24, the anniversary of Russia's invasion.03 Feb 04:54 PM
RoyalsNo King or Queen: Oz ditches monarch's picture for new $5 noteCentral bank says $5 note will feature indigenous design. Opponents say move is political.02 Feb 08:47 PM
WorldSunak marks 100 days as UK PM as problems mountLeader who calmed financial markets after Liz Truss’ disastrous tenure faces many issues.02 Feb 06:20 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
WorldIsraeli settler population in West Bank tops half a millionFigure crosses major threshold, set to surge further under Israel’s new far-right govt.02 Feb 04:51 PM
