World'Russia wants to dominate Europe': Warning to NATO over Putin's endgameNATO warned Moscow may try to open a new front along Europe's eastern flank.13 Feb 04:35 PM
WorldPrepare for war: Putin to cut off internet in Russia for disturbing testNo Netflix. No Spotify. No PornHub. President Putin is about to unplug the internet.12 Feb 01:12 AM
WorldA 'mass invasion' of polar bears is terrorising this townResidents afraid to leave their homes as thinning sea ice has drives polar bears ashore.11 Feb 06:41 PM
TravelEnjoying a day in Moscow for $200Beat the crowds with a morning visit to Red Square.07 Feb 07:00 PM
TravelScenic rail journeys: Off the beaten tracksThomas Bywater finds a route for four scenic rail journeys you've never considered.07 Feb 01:00 AM
TravelRussia: Moscow undergroundThe Metro is functional and fabulous, the stations almost outdoing the city sights.06 Feb 11:00 PM
WorldUK woman 'eaten alive' after taking 'world's deadliest drug'Krokodil originated in Russia, where it is known as the 'cannibal drug'.06 Feb 07:36 PM
TravelRussia: End of the imperialist lineTim Warrington visits the place where Nicholas II and his family were slaughtered.05 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldUnited States and Russia both abandon nuclear arms treatyRussia and the United States have both abandoned a key nuclear arms treaty.03 Feb 06:43 AM
World'Step in the wrong direction': US to withdraw from superpower arms treatyUS officials have expressed concerns China is gaining a significant military advantage.01 Feb 05:57 AM
WorldBirth tourism crackdown: 20 arrested over US citizenship rortChinese women paid thousands for their babies to get automatic US citizenship.01 Feb 02:50 AM
WorldChina 'preparing for World War III'US senator thinks the world isn't taking the threat serious enough.31 Jan 01:15 AM
WorldMueller investigation 'close to being completed'Head of Justice Department said Robert Mueller's Russia investigation is nearing an end.28 Jan 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFamily running business in NZ for 6 years faces deportationBusiness owners fear they will have to sell up and leave NZ with family.26 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessClient claims she lost $73m in banker's fraudA Credit Suisse client is furious at the loss.23 Jan 11:05 PM
WorldComment: Trump's corruption keeps getting more obviousTrump's profound corruption is not in question, writes Paul Waldman.21 Jan 09:21 PM
WorldMueller's office denies BuzzFeed report saying Trump told lawyer to lieRobert Mueller's office put out a statement disputing the reporting.19 Jan 01:25 AM
WorldCrackdown on gay men in ChechnyaAt least two people have died and about 40 people detained in Chechnya.14 Jan 09:53 AM
WorldWhat is he hiding? Trump's measures to conceal details of Putin meetingsUS President has shielded communications with Putin from public scrutiny and officials.13 Jan 04:47 PM
WorldTrump dodges question on whether he has worked for RussiaUS President says question from Fox News host 'the most insulting thing I've been asked'.13 Jan 02:40 PM
New ZealandShooting stars, exploding satellites: Why lights in the sky fascinate usThe starry night is an ancient and enduring object of human fascination, expert says.12 Jan 04:00 PM
RugbyTight four planWhanganui tight four offer plan to halt nationwide rugby player number decline11 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldGwynne Dyer: Church pawn of politiciansPutin and Poroshenko use religion for their own purposes. Bartholomew did what was right.09 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldWhy you don't hear about Putin's childrenThere's one particular area of Putin's life he's sought to keep quiet.06 Jan 01:43 AM
New ZealandWas it a UFO, meteor . . . or an out-of-control Russian satellite?There's a chance part of the burning night sky object is sitting in someone's backyard.05 Jan 11:33 PM
PoliticsJay Kuten: New day dawning in United StatesHope dawns as Democrats take control of the US House of Representatives.02 Jan 05:30 AM
WorldEye in the sky captured events on EarthHere's a look at striking news images captured by satellite imagery company Digital Globe.01 Jan 11:23 PM
WorldSurvivor: Baby pulled alive from rubble 35hrs after building collapseRescuers, working in frigid temperatures in Russia, found the baby after hearing cries.01 Jan 02:40 PM
WorldFour die in Russian apartment building collapse; searchers race weatherRescuers worked in bitterly cold weather to find survivors in apartment building collapse.31 Dec 09:41 PM
WorldNew hypersonic nuke: Russia hails 'successful' testPutin said a final test was successful and that the weapon will enter service next year.27 Dec 07:54 PM
WorldIn Venezuela, Russia pockets key energy assets in exchange for cash bailoutsRussia is playing the long game with its investments and bailouts in Venezuela.25 Dec 06:07 AM
EditorialEditorial: World looks good from Putin's angleEDITORIAL: Once again it has been the year of Vladimir Putin.23 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Major blunder': Donald Trump's allies blast decision to withdraw from SyriaTrump's decision to withdraw US forces from Syria has caught his own party by surprise.20 Dec 05:23 PM
WorldUS shock: 'We are powerless'Russia has just revealed a freakishly powerful arsenal of hypersonic missiles.19 Dec 04:00 PM
