WorldIran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in RomeIran and US resume high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome as both sides weigh next steps.19 Apr 09:05 AM
WorldTrump signals direct US-Iran nuclear talks, warns of ‘great danger’Iran confirmed indirect discussions, calling them a test and opportunity.08 Apr 03:17 AM
World‘Imminent threat’: The European nation teaching its citizens how to survive nuclear disasterThe guide has been mocked by some citizens, dubbed 'the end of the world for dummies'.19 Mar 11:42 PM
WorldNorth Korea disguises secret missile base as golf courseAnalysts say the site’s concrete bases are ideal for missile launches.11 Mar 04:56 PM
WorldDoomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnightThe clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.28 Jan 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Secret radioactive waste facility built; neighbours 'horrified' they weren't toldThe Health Ministry argues the facility was built in secret due to 'national security'.26 Nov 04:00 PM
World'They want escalation': Putin signals readiness to start nuclear warLeader signs a doctrine that lowers the threshold for the use of atomic weapons.20 Nov 08:06 PM
BusinessRocket Lab US HQ threatens NZ academic with defamation actionThe Massey University academic was on a Government-appointed disarmament committee.12 Nov 07:35 PM
WorldNobel peace prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group'It is a realisation towards nuclear abolition and lasting peace,' said a member.12 Oct 12:04 AM
WorldKim Jong Un: North Korea will accelerate nuclear power developmentNorth Korea's leader has vowed his country will become a military superpower.08 Oct 10:17 PM
WorldRussia updates nuclear doctrine amid Ukraine missile tensionsAn attack on Russia with the help of a nuclear power will be seen as ‘joint strike’.25 Sep 10:48 PM
WorldCIA boss reveals genuine risk of Russia using nuclear weapons at start of Ukraine warBurns held urgent talks with Russian counterpart to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.07 Sep 11:57 PM
RoyalsNuclear test witness to receive medal'He could see his skeleton through his fingers, even with his eyes closed.'17 Jul 05:00 AM
WorldI may give allies missiles to hit the West, Putin threatensNew permission for Ukraine to fire Nato weapons into Russia angers Putin.06 Jun 08:20 PM
WorldIran further increases stockpile of enriched uraniumIran now has 142.1kg of enriched uranium.27 May 10:38 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.16 May 01:18 AM
Business'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegationsPeters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.02 May 09:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: PM distances himself from Peters' 'defamatory' remarks, literacy boost announcedThe NZ First leader's comments overshadowed a Government policy announcement on education.02 May 02:20 AM
EntertainmentOppenheimer's release creates unease in JapanA sombre premiere in the nation on which Oppenheimer's bombs were used.30 Mar 10:23 PM
RoyalsKaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year waitThe Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.18 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldPutin warns Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatenedPresident’s statement ahead of elections delivers another blunt warning to the West.13 Mar 07:49 AM
ReviewsJen ShieffDoco and drama combine for Einstein storyDocudrama explores Einstein's little-known English hideout.02 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldLeaked Russian military files reveal criteria for nuclear strikeFinancial Times: Putin’s forces have rehearsed using tactical nuclear weapons, files show.28 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldRussia could put a nuclear weapon into space this year, US warnsNew York Times: Vladimir Putin insists Russia is 'categorically against' nukes in space.21 Feb 06:51 PM
WorldRussia prepares to launch nuclear weapon into space, US fearsUS urged to declassify intelligence on the operation used to target Western satellites.14 Feb 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHelen Clark and Don Brash: We must not abandon our independent foreign policyOPINION: NZ's relationship with the United States and China has changed.12 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldRusty, inerty nuclear missile stored in garageThe inert weapon was discovered in Washington state after a call to the Air Force Museum.04 Feb 03:55 AM
PoliticsChina v Crusher Collins: Beijing lashes out over NZ positionThe embassy has responded strongly to a joint NZ-Oz statement criticising China.02 Feb 04:10 AM
WorldNorth Korea’s Kim says he’ll launch 3 more spy satellites and build more nuclear weapons in 2024Kim called for 'overwhelming' war readiness against US-led confrontational moves.31 Dec 04:05 AM
WorldRussian military reports successful intercontinental ballistic missile test launchThe report comes as tensions are soaring between Russia and the West.05 Nov 10:53 PM
WorldSatellite photos fuel increasing fears of North Korean arms supply to RussiaRecent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the border.08 Oct 09:07 PM
WorldPutin says Russia could revoke nuclear test-ban treatyHe also announced the successful testing of a nuclear-powered cruise missile.05 Oct 09:36 PM
WorldFive times the world was on the brink of destructionThere have been a number of instances where the world was a step from global catastrophe.16 Sep 09:46 PM
WorldKim Jong Un departs for extremely rare Vladimir Putin meeting, Western concerns riseThe meet sparks Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.11 Sep 11:56 PM
