WorldPassenger jets 'at risk from Russian missiles'Passenger airliners could be at risk from long-range Russian cruise missiles being fired at Syria, international air safety agencies have warned.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Putin's stragetic Syria win more a Russian bear trapRussia's presence in Syria under the pretence taking the fight to Isis is a strategic triumph for Vladimir Putin and an embarrassment for Barack Obama, writes Paul Thomas.08 Oct 09:24 PM
WorldRussia fires cruise missiles 'at ISIS'Russian warships join the conflict in Syria with a volley of cruise missile attacks from more than 1000km away.07 Oct 09:05 PM
OpinionEditorial: Putin appears on track to embed AssadAny pretence that Russia's heightened involvement in Syria's messy civil war would focus on destroying the Islamic State has evaporated very quickly.07 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldKerry seeks deal to stop barrel bombsHaving accepted that President Bashar al-Assad will stay in power for a "transitional period", the US is trying to persuade Russia and Iran to curb the worst excesses of their ally.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey: No 'anti-Hitler' coalition for NZPrime Minister says New Zealand will not rush to sign up to coalition against Islamic State proposed by Russian's President Vladimir Putin.29 Sep 01:49 AM
WorldTroops for Syria a Putin masterstrokeRussian President's dramatic deployment of soldiers, weapons and aircraft to Syria aimed at reshaping civil war.27 Sep 04:00 PM
BusinessFrightened former Putin crony sues Russian stateA billionaire once known as "Putin's banker" fears for his life in France, his lawyers say, and has brought an 11 billion ($19.5 billion) lawsuit against the Russian state claiming it....23 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldRussia puts boots on ground in SyriaRussia is building a military base in Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's heartland and the US is worried.06 Sep 06:24 PM
WorldPutin confirms Russian involvement in Syria's civil warRussia is providing "serious" training and logistical support to the Syrian army, Vladimir Putin has said.05 Sep 02:57 AM
Personal Finance'Putin's banker' enlists Kiwi solicitorHow does an Auckland solicitor come to sit on trusts linked to an exiled Russian tycoon and former billionaire?04 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeKiwi link to Putin's bankerNew Zealand trusts associated with a former Russian billionaire once known as "Putin's banker" are now subject to a worldwide freezing order by a London court.03 Sep 05:00 PM
CommoditiesPutin seeks Chinese giftRussia's energy pivot toward Asia faces its sternest test next month when Vladimir Putin visits Beijing amid slumping oil prices and concerns over China's economic slowdown.26 Aug 05:00 AM
WorldView to a thrill: Putin channels inner Bond villainThe Russian President's 83m dive in a mini-submarine was the latest in a long line of adventurous stunts.19 Aug 05:00 PM
EconomyTime to rush in to Russia...The kiwi dollar is losing ground in traditional holiday hotspots overseas but a break to Russia has become much cheaper.10 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldVladimir Putin, failed spyThe ex-KGB officer seated in front of me raised his hand to interrupt my brief monologue on Vladimir Putin's "hybrid" war in Ukraine.09 Aug 09:18 PM
WorldHollande counts cost of warship dealPresident Francois Hollande has resolved a spat with Russia over the future of two advanced warships Moscow ordered from France before its annexation of Crimea poisoned relations with the West.07 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldNZ disappointed over MH17 vetoIt was what Murray McCully called a "bad day for the Security Council" after Russia stopped an international tribunal being set up to prosecute the people who shot down MH17.30 Jul 03:02 AM
Freight and logisticsThe largest superyacht to visit AucklandIt's ranked the ninth largest in the world, and boasts an on-deck jacuzzi, six swimming pools, a gym, a helipad and a helicopter hanger.20 Jul 01:35 AM
LifestyleHow to take safe selfiesSo many Russians are being killed or injured in pursuit of the perfect selfie that police have launched a public safety campaign.09 Jul 12:10 AM
WorldWest snubs Putin's power paradeTanks growled across Red Square and fighter jets streaked overhead as Russia celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II with a mass-ranked display of military might.10 May 05:00 PM
WorldParade puts new Russian arms on showRussia has staged its biggest military parade, marking 70 years of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.09 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeRich lister launches defamation proceedings against FairfaxRich-lister Stephen Jennings has launched defamation action against Fairfax Media and a senior journalist Michael Field about Jennings' business activities in Russia and Kenya.06 May 11:13 PM
WorldKim Jong Un refuses Moscow invitationKim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, refused an invitation to visit Moscow to mark the Soviet Union's victory in World War II because Russia refused to meet Pyongyang's demands for special treatment for the young dictator.01 May 05:00 PM
WorldFaulty spacecraft set to crash in PacificAn unmanned Russian spacecraft is spinning out of control and is set to plummet to Earth next week.30 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldSpacecraft plunging towards EarthThe Russian spacecraft that went rogue yesterday has begun an unstoppable descent into Earth's atmosphere, experts have said.29 Apr 09:07 PM
LifestyleBurger King is now advertising on women's breastsBurger King has come under fierce criticism for advertising on "tittygram" - a Russian website which displays messages across the exposed chest of a model.24 Apr 03:10 AM
BusinessPoor Putin's wealthy friendsPutin isn't a rich man. A man who wields near-absolute power in a country as vast as Russia doesn't need money or property.19 Apr 02:00 AM
WorldPutin mobilises entire Northern FleetRussia's entire Northern Fleet is on the move today as part of a show of force involving 40,000 troops, more than 41 warships, 15 submarines and 110 aircraft.16 Mar 10:45 PM
World'He's alive': Putin reappearsPutin appears in public again after a 10-day mysterious absence while aide attacks ‘gossip’ about a coup.16 Mar 08:05 PM
WorldMystery of Putin and the love childRumours continue to swirl about Russian president’s apparent vanishing act amid claims his long-denied girlfriend has given birth.14 Mar 08:52 PM
America's CupTeam NZ blame media for Barker disputeTeam NZ head Keith Turner admits the prospect of Dean Barker joining another America's Cup syndicate is worrying, and blames the media for the dispute reaching this point.10 Mar 04:49 AM
