WorldUkraine residents cling on as troops repel new front at VuhledarFrontline between Ukrainian and Russian forces stretches over hundreds of kilometres.26 Feb 05:57 PM
WorldMigrant boat breaks apart off Italy, at least 45 deadA months-old baby and a boy of 8 were reported among the dead.26 Feb 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Searching for an endgame, a year on from Russia’s invasionOPINION: Our editorial on resolving the conflict in Ukraine.24 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldDrone footage shows scale of Bakhmut’s destruction in UkraineOn the anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion, footage shows Bakhmut now a ghost town.24 Feb 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Ukraine conflict means even more to NZ todayOPINION: One year since the Russian invasion should give us pause to reflect.23 Feb 11:30 PM
PoliticsGovt announces further Russia sanctions on anniversary of invasionNZ has sanctioned 1000+ individuals, 300 entities, taken trade measures against Russia.23 Feb 08:33 PM
WorldUkraine's year of 'pain, filth, blood, death' - and nation buildingA year ago, February 24, 2022, Russia launched its bloody war against Ukraine.23 Feb 07:36 PM
WorldPutin ally and ex-KGB spy found dead in mysterious circumstancesViatcheslav Rovneiko, 59, was found unconscious and could not be saved by doctors.23 Feb 05:55 PM
WorldDeath toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000Combined death toll in Turkey and Syria is now 47,244, and search for survivors has ended.23 Feb 05:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAnother Chinese billionaire vanishes - and so does business confidenceNew York Times: Bao Fan 'assisting authorities with investigation', state media says.22 Feb 08:11 PM
World10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raidRare daytime operation as 2000 new settler homes reportedly approved, more violence fears.22 Feb 07:29 PM
WorldHearing voices: Student stabs teacher to death in FranceArrested student said he heard voices telling him to kill the Spanish language teacher.22 Feb 04:44 PM
World2 dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapseMore than 300 rescue workers operating 129 rescue vehicles are taking part in the search.22 Feb 04:26 PM
WorldBiden in Poland says US, allies ‘have Ukraine’s back’Biden has addressed a cheering crowd of Polish citizens and Ukrainian refugees in Warsaw.21 Feb 06:03 PM
TechnologyUS Supreme Court weighs Google’s liability in Isis terror caseCan Google be sued for helping extremists spread terror message, attract recruits?21 Feb 05:22 PM
WorldWorld on edge after Putin's nuclear arms treaty move, test threatsPutin has suspended Russia’s involvement in only remaining nuclear arms reduction treaty.21 Feb 04:41 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the hunt for UFOs at the end of the worldNew York Times: As the buzz over shot-down objects grew, America called off the search.20 Feb 10:35 PM
WorldChina's brazen balloon move sparks diplomatic firestorm, but what does it mean?Strategic analysts are struggling to come to grips with what China's incursion means.18 Feb 07:47 PM
WorldRussia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine war - USThe US has formally determined Russia has beaten, tortured and raped civilians.18 Feb 07:12 PM
WorldFiji’s Bainimarama suspended for breaching parliamentary privilegeBainimarama the fifth MP to be suspended from the House after breaching privilege.17 Feb 07:12 PM
WorldTurkish quake victims sleep in trains, tents, greenhouses5400 shipping containers, 200,000 tents dispatched after 332,000 dwellings destroyed.17 Feb 06:21 PM
WorldRussia is now targeting Ukraine’s homeless as war recruitsIntelligence report claims new tactic being deployed by Russia in occupied Mariupol.17 Feb 05:46 PM
WorldBiden says US developing ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objectsThe "spy" balloon saga has escalated tensions between the US and China.16 Feb 08:02 PM
WorldSturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear - and who will replace her?No obvious contender among possible successors to star politician, strong communicator.16 Feb 07:33 PM
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
