BusinessIraq buys used Russian fighter jetsIraq has bought used fighter jets from Russia and Belarus to battle Islamist militants after delays by the US to deliver planes.27 Jun 02:34 AM
WorldThe mists of historyThe last home to Russia's doomed royal family, and the haunt of 'mad mystic' Rasputin, the Alexander Palace has been trashed over the past century. Now an Aucklander is part of an international group helping to restore it as a world-heritage museum.14 Jun 04:02 AM
WorldWarship deal migraine for FranceNicolas Sarkozy thought it was a neat idea: sell Russia two advanced warships and open up a lucrative market for France's troubled armaments industry.10 Jun 11:42 PM
WorldBehind the world's biggest cyberscamA man named last week as the biggest new threat to America's banking system has never needed a gun to steal more than US$100 million.09 Jun 06:49 AM
New ZealandD-Day meeting will test former alliesThe hand of history lies heavily on the beaches of Normandy, where next week the leaders of the World War II allies will pay tribute.30 May 05:00 PM
CommoditiesChina, Russia sign $400 billion gas dealChina has signed a long-awaited deal for Russian natural gas, giving China a new energy source and Russia a diplomatic boost.21 May 08:33 PM
RoyalsPutin his foot in it? Abdication callPrince Charles is facing calls to ‘abdicate’ from a British Labour MP after he reportedly compared Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler in relation to his actions in Ukraine.21 May 06:46 PM
WorldCharles likens Putin to HitlerPrince Charles has compared Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler over Russia's actions in Ukraine.21 May 01:26 AM
WorldParade ignores carnageVladimir Putin made a triumphant visit to Crimea yesterday, as one of the bloodiest days of the conflict in eastern Ukraine pushed the country further toward civil war.10 May 05:00 PM
WorldOdessa hails protesters as heroes after police station stormedThey left in groups of threes and fours, soaked in the pouring rain and punching the air victoriously.05 May 05:00 PM
WorldKiev's troops seen as invading force, not liberatorsStrong local support for the rebel movement has proved a major barrier to Kiev in responding to the situation and the spate of violence.04 May 05:00 PM
WorldUkraine declares 'war' on insurgentsUkraine's Government said yesterday that the country was now at war with pro-Russia insurgents.04 May 05:00 PM
WorldPro-Russia mayor shot in the backThe mayor of Ukraine's second-largest city was fighting for his life after a daylight assassination attempt as the country's east is dragged toward chaos.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBob Jones: West's reflexive demonising of Russia unfairI'm no apologist for Russia but it's long overdue for a more balanced perspective on events and an end to the constant unfair abuse, writes Bob Jones.28 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldSanctions to target Russia's defence industryHeavily armed pro-Russian gunmen last night seized another town in east Ukraine, storming the town hall in Kostyantynivka and setting up barricades.28 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldPolitician's shocking rant at reporterA pregnant journalist is recovering in hospital today after a pro-Kremlin political leader in Russia told two male aides to 'violently rape' her at a press conference.20 Apr 10:40 PM
WorldPutin talks tough despite Ukraine dealDefeating grim expectations of a failure, talks on the Ukrainian crisis have led to a deal aimed at hauling the region back from the brink.18 Apr 08:09 PM
WorldJews told to 'register' in east UkraineJews have reportedly been told to "register" with pro-Russian forces in the east Ukrainian city of Donetsk, in a move condemned by the US as "grotesque and beyond unacceptable".18 Apr 12:35 AM
WorldUkraine humiliated as protesters disarm troopsUkraine's armed forces and government suffered a public humiliation yesterday after pro-Russian separatists seized six of their armoured personnel vehicles and paraded them through the streets.17 Apr 02:48 AM
WorldGunship used to seize airportA prolonged and increasingly vicious confrontation in eastern Ukraine turned into armed conflict yesterday.16 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldGame of cat and mouse in UkraineAre some of the 'patriotic' gunmen seizing police stations and buildings in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine actually Russian troops?14 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleRussian roots reveal childhood linksAn Auckland man who went to the other end of the earth to find his biological parents in Russia has chanced upon another person from the same orphanage living in New Zealand.04 Apr 03:15 PM
WorldPoland seeks Nato helpPoland has asked Nato to station 10,000 troops on its territory as a visible demonstration of the alliance's resolve to defend all its members after Russia's seizure of Crimea.02 Apr 03:15 PM
WorldSigns of progress with US, Russia talksRussian and American officials were preparing for talks in Paris to address the crisis in Ukraine.30 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessEurope weighs price of sanctionsAfter a rush of emergency meetings to frame its strategy, the West is now scrutinising the impact of a first volley of sanctions against Russia but doubts persist whether Europe will swiftly follow the United States in hiking up the pressure.27 Mar 03:15 PM
WorldCombat dolphins fall into Russian handsRussian forces have completed their takeover of the Ukrainian navy's assets in Crimea with the storming of the minesweeper Cherkessy.27 Mar 01:00 AM
