WorldTulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debateSenate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.12 Feb 08:30 PM
World‘Time to work together’: Trump, Putin start talks to end Ukraine warTrump praised Putin, calling their call 'lengthy and highly productive'.12 Feb 06:13 PM
World‘Security guarantees’: Zelenskyy discusses US role in peace talksUkraine's president is open to swapping land with Russia for peace talks.12 Feb 12:05 AM
WorldBludgeoned to death for her baby: German couple jailed for lifeThe couple planned to pass off the baby girl as their own.10 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandKiwi Ukrainians warn against complacency as anniversary of Russian invasion nearsThe Ukrainian ambassador to New Zealand says support is an investment, not a charity.05 Feb 10:29 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
RacingJockey Craig Williams aids Ukraine with $3m fundraisingThe Australian jockey's wife hails from the European nation. 24 Jan 07:32 PM
WorldPutin says he is ready to meet ‘smart’ Trump, waiting for ‘signals’Trump has threatened Russia with tougher economic sanctions.24 Jan 06:23 PM
World‘Make a deal’: Trump tells Putin to stop the war or face consequencesIn unusually critical remarks, Trump says Putin is 'destroying Russia' without a deal.22 Jan 07:38 PM
Australian OpenWatch: Svitolina delivers pro-Ukraine message after beating Russian opponentThe 30-year-old advanced to the quarter-finals in straight sets.20 Jan 05:10 AM
OpinionOpinion: Israel-Hamas ceasefire - Trump's return already impacting on global conflictsOPINION: Biden's claim for credit a pathetic attempt to secure his legacy as a statesman.15 Jan 07:10 PM
BusinessPetrol prices set to rise as foreign sanctions, weak NZ dollar biteSanctions on Russia's energy industry could influence local petrol prices.14 Jan 12:12 AM
WorldTrump says he will rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’President-elect also threatened military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal.07 Jan 09:52 PM
World‘Bad look’: NZ caught up in Cook Islands ship seizure controversyFinns seize Cook Islands ship; NZ distances from sabotage link.28 Dec 08:15 PM
WorldPlane crash images spark speculation it was ‘accidentally shot down’Russian military bloggers suggest the plane could have been mistaken for Ukranian drone.25 Dec 10:43 PM
World‘Massive drone attack’: Kyiv accused as drones hit Kazan skyscraperKazan drone attack embarrasses Russia, targets shift to civilians.21 Dec 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The mother of all budget requests - this Govt needs to slash even moreOPINION: They need to rip, sh*t and bust. Slash unnecessary spending.21 Dec 08:00 PM
World'Security guarantees': Zelenskyy meets Nato amid looming Trump presidencyEuropean leaders strategise on Ukraine as Trump's return raises concerns.18 Dec 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwardsOPINION: 'My insecurity stems from events both overseas and domestically.'17 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTrump suggests reversing US missile permissions for UkraineTrump criticises Ukraine strikes, claims they risk escalating conflict.16 Dec 07:43 PM
WorldUkraine claims Russia using North Korean soldiers in Kursk assaultsZelenskyy: 'Russians use North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, with noticeable losses.'15 Dec 11:45 PM
WorldTrump named Time's Person of the YearThe award is in acknowledgement of the mogul's stunning political comeback.12 Dec 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Lol': Kiwi 'mercenary' hits back after Russia sentences him to 14 years' jailKiwi says he 'breaks Russian soldiers and machines' in fight to free Ukraine.10 Dec 10:17 PM
BusinessUS disburses $34 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assetsUS says funds paid for by the windfall proceeds from Russia’s immobilised assets.10 Dec 06:43 PM
WorldZelenskyy faces pressure to lower draft age amid war lossesPresident faces pressure as US warns of critical personnel shortages.08 Dec 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDonald Trump says he will not remove Jay Powell from Fed before term endsFinancial Times: President-elect also won’t rule out higher inflation from his tariffs.08 Dec 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUK uncovers vast crypto laundering scheme for gangsters and Russian spiesFinancial Times: Ring connected cash-rich criminals with sanctions evaders.04 Dec 08:36 PM
WorldZelenskyy presses for more weapons as German chancellor visits amid peace talksUkraine faces intensified drone attacks; Scholz condemns Russia's energy strikes.02 Dec 10:09 PM
WorldZelenskyy demands Nato guarantees and weapons before talks with RussiaZelenskyy warns a weak position could allow Putin to reclaim territory in future talks.01 Dec 10:28 PM
WorldThe many lovers – and love children – of Vladimir PutinIncluding the German teacher, the cleaner and ‘Russia’s most flexible woman’.30 Nov 05:16 AM
WorldZelenskyy willing to give up Ukrainian territory to Russia for peacePresident says Ukraine could cede land temporarily for protection of a 'Nato umbrella'.29 Nov 11:43 PM
WorldPutin threatens to strike Kyiv with new hypersonic missileThreat comes after massive attacks on Ukraine's energy grid.28 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters announces new sanctions against RussiaForeign Minister reveals latest measures in response to invasion of Ukraine.28 Nov 07:20 AM
World'We will continue': Putin vows to shoot more Oreshnik missiles at Ukraine Russia has already fired the new-generation missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. 26 Nov 08:26 PM
