New ZealandKiwi charity secures fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine frontlineThe ambulances are filled with good-quality second-hand tyres and spare stretchers.16 May 09:42 PM
New ZealandNZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine warMore than 1700 people have been sanctioned since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began.15 May 11:13 PM
WorldZelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensiveUkrainian forces have withdrawn from some parts of the country’s northeast.15 May 10:37 PM
WorldRussian assault opens new front in UkraineRussian troops are locked in intense battles with Ukraine in Vovchansk.13 May 11:11 PM
WorldPutin replaces Russia’s defence minister as he starts fifth termPutin replaces Sergei Shoigu with Andrei Belousov as minister as he begins his fifth term.13 May 05:17 AM
World‘I’m the last one standing’: Ukraine’s hipsters prepare for warThe Ukrainian army's conscription age is being lowered – and Gen Z feels unprepared.11 May 12:20 AM
WorldRussia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with senior Western officialsThe Kremlin reacted angrily to comments about the Ukraine war.06 May 06:20 PM
WorldUkraine marks its third Easter at warRussia has just launched a barrage of drones on eastern Ukraine.05 May 11:53 PM
WorldRussia puts Zelenskyy on its wanted listThe commander of Ukraine's ground forces and Zelenskyy's predecessor are also wanted.05 May 12:06 AM
WorldKremlin warns of Ukraine's 'ruin' after new aid package approvedUkrainian and Western leaders have welcomed a desperately needed aid package.21 Apr 11:20 PM
WorldUS House passes billions in aid for war-torn allies and othersUS House approves a $US61b foreign aid package for Ukraine.21 Apr 06:49 PM
New ZealandKiwi Ukrainians send 200 wheelchairs and 10 beds to war hospitalsOrganiser Edward Patkevych said hospitals in Ukraine are fighting for equipment.15 Apr 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePressure mounts on US lawmakers to approve new aid for IsraelFinancial Times: Call for vote on stalled funding package as Iran’s attack adds urgency.14 Apr 09:15 PM
WorldUN atomic watchdog condemns Ukraine drone strike on nuclear power plantThe Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been hit by another drone strike.07 Apr 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFood inflation across rich nations drops to pre-Ukraine war levelsFinancial Times: Inflation across industrialised nations down to 5.3% in February - OECD.07 Apr 09:12 PM
World'We will bring your babies home': True toll of war measured in bodiesA team of volunteers in Ukraine collect both Ukrainian and Russian bodies for families.04 Apr 10:19 PM
WorldUkrainian teen orphan abducted by Russia tells how he escaped Putin's graspYermokhin was just 16. He had lost both his parents just before the outbreak of war.03 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGlobal glut turns solar panels into garden fencing optionFinancial Times: Solar panels so cheap they're being used to build garden fences.02 Apr 04:55 AM
WorldRussia ‘loses 20 armoured vehicles’ as huge tank assault failsUkraine forces are said to have fended off 36 tanks in western Donetsk.01 Apr 08:02 PM
WorldHeavy blow: Ukraine's navy says it has taken out a third of Russia's Black Sea warshipsRussian authorities reported a massive Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol over the weekend.26 Mar 11:46 PM
World'Violation': Poland tells Russia to stay out of its airspaceA Russian missile strayed into Poland's airspace, prompting concern from the nation.24 Mar 10:25 PM
WorldPutin claims Moscow concert gunmen tried to escape to UkraineBut the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack on social media.24 Mar 04:51 AM
New ZealandKane Te Tai’s family honours fallen veteran on anniversary of deathThe 38-year-old was killed while fighting in Ukraine.23 Mar 10:51 PM
WorldWhat makes this Russian region a repeat target for the Ukraine military?Russia’s Belgorod region has come under increasing Ukrainian attacks this month20 Mar 11:11 PM
WorldUkraine launches drone attacks on final day of Russian electionAttack comes after Russian Defence Ministry reported downing 35 Ukrainian drones.17 Mar 07:28 AM
WorldPutin set to rule Russia for six more years after tightly-controlled electionPutin set to win Russian election that follows a relentless Kremlin crackdown on dissent.17 Mar 06:51 AM
WorldPutin threatens nukes again as war rages on in UkrainePutin has talked about his readiness to use nuclear weapons since the war began.13 Mar 09:26 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
WorldRussia says 234 enemy fighters killed in thwarted armed incursionMeanwhile, Ukrainian long-range drones smashed into two oil facilities deep inside Russia.12 Mar 09:41 PM
WorldRussia-Ukraine war: Pentagon to give Kyiv US$300m in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpileThis is the first security package since December after reports Ukraine was running low.12 Mar 09:17 PM
WorldUkraine will lose significant ground without allies' support - CIA reportUS intelligence says deadlock is ‘increasingly shifting the momentum in Moscow’s favour’.11 Mar 11:02 PM
WorldPutin propaganda dominates Russian TV during electionIn his tenure, Putin has managed to eliminate nearly all independent media in Russia.11 Mar 10:32 PM
WorldPope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comment slammed by UkraineThe Pope has been criticised for asking Kyiv to 'have the courage' to stop the war.10 Mar 07:21 PM
WorldA lonely radio nerd. A poet: Putin's crackdown sweeps up ordinary RussiansA country that once tolerated some dissent is now one that ruthlessly suppresses it.09 Mar 04:00 PM
