World'Heinous crime': Ukraine launches cluster bombs at CrimeaA Ukrainian drone strike has caused a massive explosion at an ammunition depot.22 Jul 08:38 PM
WorldRussia: Odesa strike 'retribution' for Crimea bridge bombingVladimir Putin blamed Ukraine for striking the Kerch Bridge, which links Russia to Crimea.18 Jul 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Nato keeps Zelenskyy and Ukraine stuck in a corridorWhile it is shut out of the alliance, Ukraine stays vulnerable to a long war.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldRussia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grainIt’s the end of a breakthrough accord that the UN and Turkey brokered last summer.17 Jul 10:29 AM
WorldTraffic on key Crimea bridge halted after attack kills 2One of its sections was blown up in what Russian officials said was a Ukrainian attack.17 Jul 09:23 AM
World'Sufficient stockpile': Putin warns of retaliation if Ukraine uses cluster bombsRussia has warned it has the right to retaliate if Ukraine uses cluster bombs.16 Jul 09:31 PM
WorldRussia to build prison colonies and detention centres where torture is routineRussia is making plans to hold potentially thousands more Ukranian civilians.13 Jul 09:18 PM
New ZealandHipkins' meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy scrapped but pair meet in corridorHipkins promises ongoing support for Ukraine in quick chat with the president.12 Jul 08:18 PM
WorldPutin met with Wagner leader days after abortive mutiny, Kremlin saysThe three-hour meeting took place at the Kremlin on June 29, a spokesman says.10 Jul 11:35 AM
WorldHow many Russians have died in Ukraine? Data shows what Moscow hidesMoscow has tried to hide the human toll of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.10 Jul 07:38 AM
World'Terrorist regime': Russia lashes out after latest missile strike attemptThe Kerch bridge that links Crimea has been attacked before by Ukraine.10 Jul 12:39 AM
WorldNato’s celebrated unity faces fresh strainsJoe Biden and his counterparts are heavily invested in demonstrating harmony.09 Jul 07:39 AM
World500 days of war: Russia hits out as Zelenskyy brings home commandersPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the 500th day of the war by hailing soldiers.08 Jul 08:17 PM
WorldKiwi’s brush with death in Ukraine: 'The most terrifying moment of our lives'Photojournalist Tom Mutch has been embedded in the war-torn country.08 Jul 04:50 AM
WorldWhy the US is willing to send Ukraine cluster munitions nowThe Biden administration has agreed to provide controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine.07 Jul 12:37 AM
WorldWagner chief Prigozhin is in Russia, President of Belarus saysPresident Alexander Lukashenko helped broker a deal for Prigozhin to end his rebellion.06 Jul 09:03 AM
WorldRussian missile attack on Lviv kills four, wounds moreLviv's mayor said around 60 apartments and 50 cars in the area of the strike were damaged.06 Jul 06:44 AM
World'Extremely alert': Ukraine and Russia fight for nuclear plantNeither side provided evidence to support their claims of an imminent threat.05 Jul 10:32 PM
WorldRussia open to prisoner swap of US reporter accused of espionageEvan Gershkovich has been held behind bars in Moscow since March on charges of espionage.05 Jul 12:12 AM
WorldRussia-Ukraine war: Putin says Russia is 'united as never before'Putin is hoping to project confidence after the recent revolt by the Wagner Group.04 Jul 10:47 PM
World'A worthy and dignified life': Ukrainians farewell popular writer killed in recent attackDozens of people have come to say goodbye to a writer killed while dining.04 Jul 08:32 PM
WorldRussia claims to foil Ukrainian drone attack on MoscowThe incident was the first known assault on the Russian capital since an abortive mutiny.04 Jul 08:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: World at a critical junctureOPINION: Our editorial on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' next mission.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Minto: Uncomfortable truths and speaking outOPINION: Case can be made that Chris Hipkins was too soft on his visit to China last week.03 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Targeted' drone strike shot down by UkraineRussia has launched a drone attack on Kyiv.02 Jul 08:44 PM
LifestyleBattlefield and the bedroom: Demand soars for sex toys and lingerie in front-line cityThe Ukrainian sex shop sells combat knives alongside its adult products for soldiers.01 Jul 05:31 AM
WorldRecapping revolt in Russia, through the words of 4 presidents and a mutinous warlordThe dramatic rebellion was punctuated by dramatic language of the key protagonists.29 Jun 07:21 AM
WorldMissile strikes Ukraine pizza parlour, kills 11Ukraine’s intelligence service has arrested a man for helping Russia direct the strike.28 Jun 10:41 PM
WorldRussian authorities drop charges against Wagner mercenary chiefEscaping prosecution in contrast to how Kremlin has treated anti-government protesters.27 Jun 08:49 AM
World'The monster is biting him now': Putin blasts rebellion organisers as 'traitors'The armed rebellion in Russia was aborted less than 24 hours after it began.26 Jun 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial : 'Putin's chef' cooks up chaos and consequencesOPINION: Our editorial on the attempted coup in Russia by the Wagner Group leader.26 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldRussian defence minister makes first public appearance since mercenary revoltA mercenary uprising demanded minister Sergei Shoigu's ouster.26 Jun 07:53 AM
WorldRussia revolt weakens Putin just as his forces are facing counteroffensive in UkraineThe short-lived revolt weakened Putin just as his forces faced another counter-offensive.25 Jun 10:36 PM
WorldRussian coup brings Putin's rule closer to 'irreparable collapse'President Vladimir Putin’s power appeared to hang in the balance this weekend.25 Jun 08:06 PM
