WorldCuba pardons 2010 prisoners in Easter move amid US pressure and fuel lifelineCuba's Govt will free thousands as a 'humanitarian' Easter gesture.03 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumEnergyGovt won't stand in the way of companies importing fuel with Russian originsPublic relations might to be a bigger impediment than sanctions.30 Mar 02:24 AM
WorldZelenskyy agrees to defence co-operation with UAE, Qatar and Saudi ArabiaThe 10-year deal with Qatar covers missiles, drones and joint investment.28 Mar 09:29 PM
WorldMusic, War and Stolen Children: Ukrainian-Canadian group 'Daughters of Donbas' perform in AucklandWatch11 Mar 11:35 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocks11 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldRussia committed ‘crimes against humanity’ in deporting Ukrainian children: UN inquiry10 Mar 04:53 PM
PremiumBusiness'The worst of all worlds': Oil price spike spells disaster for petrol prices, inflation and your wallet08 Mar 11:38 PM
WorldUS strikes with Iran-style suicide drones and black-painted missilesThe Lucas kamikaze drone is modelled on the Iranian Shahed 136, used by Russia in Ukraine.02 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUkrainian women tell their stories of sexual violence by Russian soldiersNew York Times: Ukrainian women break silence on rape and torture by Russian troops.27 Feb 09:00 PM
WorldZelenskyy says next Russia meeting soon as Geneva talks endUkrainian President says he expects a trilateral peace summit in Abu Dhabi in early March.26 Feb 09:52 PM
New ZealandUK sanctions NZ insurer over alleged links to 'dark fleet' shipping Iranian, Russian oilIt comes after revelations that the firm had insured 'shadow fleet' vessels. 24 Feb 07:01 PM
WorldRussia-Ukraine War: Kremlin struggling to recruit enough replacement soldiersAfter four years of conflict, 87% of Moscow’s losses have come from drone strikes.24 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldMissiles pound Kyiv ahead of Russia invasion anniversaryTwo people, a woman and a child, were injured as missiles hit Kyiv.22 Feb 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsThe angry Olympics: Why the Winter Games have been so controversialUkrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified over a war tribute helmet.19 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandWill NZ back bid to see Putin in court?Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs diplomat Mykola Yurlov talks about Ukraine's wish to see Putin face a war crime trial.Watch18 Feb 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksHow New Zealand is helping war-torn Ukraine chase Olympic rugby dreamTwo Ukraine rugby coaches treasured an experience of a lifetime in New Zealand recently. 18 Feb 04:01 AM
WorldAmid threat of US attack, Iran nuclear talks proceed without breakthroughTehran wants major sanctions relief in return for limits on nuclear work.17 Feb 09:05 PM
OlympicsUkrainian athlete loses Winter Olympics ban appeal over war helmetCAS ruled Olympic 'freedom of expression' stops the moment athletes compete.13 Feb 07:17 PM
OlympicsZelenskyy blasts Olympics ban for Ukrainian athlete over memorial helmetZelenskyy says banning Vladyslav Heraskevych helps Russian propaganda efforts.12 Feb 05:37 PM
WorldRussian general shot in Moscow 'conscious after surgery'Vladimir Alekseyev is Ukrainian-born and has played a significant role in Russia's war.07 Feb 10:54 PM
WorldRussia offered US $20 trillion co-operation deal, Zelenskyy saysZelenskyy says Trump has set a June deadline for peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.07 Feb 05:31 PM
WorldRussia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talksTalks in Abu Dhabi also enabled the first prisoner swap in four months.05 Feb 06:33 PM
WorldRussia-Ukraine war resumes as Trump advocates for peace; ending his own government shutdownThe Russia-Ukraine war resumes as Trump advocates for peace; ending his own government shutdown. Calls for Trump to step into Iran and take action also begin to be heard.Watch04 Feb 02:53 AM
WorldRussia resumes large-scale strikes on Ukraine in glacial temperaturesThe attack damaged Kyiv's iconic Motherland statue base, officials said.03 Feb 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand and Germany build closer tiesWinston Peters meets German counterpart at exclusive lodge in Bay of Islands. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTrump says Putin agrees to pause Kyiv strikes amid harsh coldKyiv faces temperatures as low as minus 30C with power and heating crippled.30 Jan 05:37 AM
WorldTrump hangs photo of Putin in White HouseIt sits beside a framed shot of Trump with granddaughter Carolina Dorothy.29 Jan 06:50 AM
WorldUS says Russia, Ukraine took 'big step', will meet again next week for peace talksTalks will resume in Abu Dhabi on February 1, with US officials mediating.25 Jan 03:03 AM
Australian OpenUkrainian player who trains under drone fire turns Australian Open loss into victoryHer father is serving in the Ukrainian military and watched from afar.20 Jan 09:37 PM
WorldAlmost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attackRussia launched 339 drones and 34 missiles at energy sites across Ukraine.20 Jan 05:58 PM