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Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma
OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".
How drones have become a critical part of the Ukraine war
The Kremlin has weapon to step up pressure on Kyiv to accept its war demands.
How Musk and Trump’s feud echoes Russia's political theatre
Dmitry Rogozin invited Elon Musk to join Russia's side in the Ukraine conflict.
Putin vows retaliation against Ukraine as US peace talks stall
Ukraine and Russia agreed on a prisoner exchange set for this weekend.
Russia rejects ceasefire, calls Ukraine talks complex and nuanced
More than three years into the conflict, tens of thousands have died.
'Unique special operation': Ukraine claims third strike on Crimean bridge
The SBU conducted an underwater operation with over 1000kg of explosives.
'Like a brother to me': Friend of Kiwi killed in Ukraine pays tribute to mate
Kearns died at the start of April.
Russia’s ‘Pearl Harbour’ has left Putin’s attack plans in tatters
Moscow’s strategy of raining bombs is likely to be hampered by Kyiv’s drone strikes.
'Unproductive': Ukraine peace talks end without wider truce agreement
The meeting in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a wider truce in the conflict.
Ukraine-Russia attempt to end Europe's largest conflict since WWII
Officials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.
Ukrainian grandmother's daring mission to rescue grandson from Russia
Olena Matviienko’s journey to find Illia crossed four international borders.
Ukraine drones destroy Russian bombers
Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web targets airfields deep behind enemy lines. Video / Video Elephant
Watch: Swarms of drones from parked trucks destroy Putin’s bombers
The operation, called ‘Spiderweb’, caused $2 billion of damage, Ukraine claims.
Collins backs Trump's $300b 'Golden Dome' missile defence plan
Critics warn it may trigger a global arms race and provoke adversaries.
Britain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factories
The UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.
Bridge collapse kills 7, injures dozens in Russia
At least 69 were injured, including three children, after the bridge collapse.
'Virtually nothing': Father criticises NZ govt support after son's death
Phil Bagshaw criticised NZ for lack of support after his son's death in Ukraine.
UN warns peace talks for Ukraine-Russia conflict just barely alive
Officials praise recent diplomatic efforts but say drone attacks endangering negotiations.
New Zealander killed in Ukraine died trying to save fellow soldiers
Shan-Le Kearns is the fourth New Zealander known to have died in the conflict.
UK to invest $2.3b in AI, hacking team for cyber warfare
Defence Secretary vows to give Armed Forces more power online to target hostile states.
Russia to present peace terms to Ukraine at Istanbul talks
Kremlin rules out three-way meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy and Trump.
Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russia, 296 shot down
Of those, officials say 42 drones were shot down over the Moscow region.
PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war
Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.
'Playing with fire': Trump hits out at Putin over Ukraine conflict
Trump's comments followed a record Russian drone attack on Ukraine.
Trump’s vision: One world, three powers?
New York Times: Does Trump envision the US, China and Russia dominating their spheres?
Thirteen killed as Russia launches record drone strikes on Ukraine
Russia launched a record 298 drones against Ukraine overnight, officials said.
Trump labels Putin 'crazy', warns of Russia’s downfall
'He’s killing a lot of people. I’m not happy about that,' says the US President.