WorldSanctions on Russia oil, World CupThe European Union will strike at the heart of Russia's economy by extending sanctions to block all investment in the country's oil companies.04 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldBan on AK-47s in US backfiresPresident Barack Obama's ban on the import of Russian Kalashnikov rifles.03 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessRussia's ban hitting NZ milk pricesDairy farmers in this country can expect to come under financial pressure if milk powder prices remain low and tensions in Europe continue to mount, say economists.03 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldRussia's hand in turning tide of warHalf a dozen bodies, burned and contorted, were all that was left of the crews of the charred armoured personnel carriers.03 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldPutin makes 'Kiev in two weeks' bragVladimir Putin has boasted to European leaders his forces could sweep into Kiev in two weeks if he wanted.02 Sep 06:50 PM
WorldRussia returns as No 1 threatSwathed in tight security in Newport and nearby Cardiff, Nato's 28 heads of state and government will map the future of their 65-year-old pact.01 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldConflict darkens EU summitThe crisis in eastern Ukraine and the response to the threat posed by Russia are poised to overshadow a fresh attempt by the European Union to set order in its affairs.28 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldMalaysia Airlines loses 186 cabin crewNearly 200 cabin crew resigned from Malaysia Airlines following its double tragedy this year, causing crew shortages among staff.26 Aug 11:39 PM
WorldRussia retaliates against McDonaldsRussia widened investigations into McDonald's restaurants in what looks like a tit-for-tat retaliation against American interests after the West imposed sanctions over Ukraine.22 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Was William Sutch a KGB agent?The information just released suggesting William Sutch really was a KGB agent means I've personally known two potential spies during my sojourn in New Zealand.20 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessRussia's beef industry rounds up help amid sanctionsRussia is scouring the world for produce ranging from Chilean salmon to Egyptian oranges to fill a big hole left by its ban on Western food imports.18 Aug 01:55 AM
WorldTrained troops bolster rebelsPro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine are being bolstered by 1200 troops who "trained for four months in Russia", according to the separatists' leader.17 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldNo military with Ukraine aidRussia's defence secretary has assured his US counterpart that there are no military personnel in its controversial aid convoy for Ukraine, the US says.16 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessNZ unease over Russian food import banA one-year ban instituted by Russia on food imports from the West could hurt NZ's dairy trade, even though local exports are exempt, say economists.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConviction over child sex photo upheldA New Zealander, who was found guilty of a child sex crime committed in Russia, has lost his appeal against his conviction.13 Aug 02:03 AM
WorldIs Moscow’s Ukraine aid convoy legit?People should be sceptical of Moscow’s huge aid convoy to eastern Ukraine, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says.12 Aug 08:58 PM
CommoditiesExxon begins drilling in Russia - despite sanctionsDespite all the talk of action against Vladimir Putin, Exxon Mobil, the largest US energy company is undeterred, starting work on $700m oil well in the Arctic.11 Aug 02:50 AM
New ZealandNZ set for bigger slice of cheeseRussia's sweeping bans on imports of European, US and Australian food may prove a diplomatically embarrassing bonanza for New Zealand's cheese exporters.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPutin gamble goes wrongNato officials say Russia has massed 20,000 troops in battle-readiness near the border, backed by Spetsnaz commandos, tanks and aircraft.07 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessRussia bans US and EU food importsVladimir Putin has ordered bans on food imports from countries that have issued sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine.07 Aug 02:46 AM
BusinessKiwis' data under threatThe internet credentials of some New Zealanders will almost certainly have fallen into the hands of a Russian cyber gang, an online security expert fears.06 Aug 05:20 AM
OpinionCharlotte Grimshaw: War, yes, but little sign of peaceOn the morning of July 15, Moscow was as hot as an oven.05 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldLand mines laid near MH17 site - reportReports that land mines have been laid near the MH17 crash site in Ukraine are "utterly despicable", Australia's Foreign Minister says.30 Jul 09:03 PM
WorldEU targets Putin's circleRussia's economy faces a financial stranglehold and President Vladimir Putin's inner circle will be hit with asset freezes and travel bans.29 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDuchovny defends Russian beer adThe former The X-Files star features in a new promo for Siberian Crown, in which the New York native muses about how different his life would be if he had been born in Russia.29 Jul 02:46 AM
WorldPutin faces lawsuit over MH17 disasterVladimir Putin is facing a multimillion-dollar legal action for his alleged role in the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet over eastern Ukraine.27 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldHow Russia keeps Europe weakRussia's strongest political influence is not in relatively large countries, but in weaker countries that barely have a foreign policy debate at all.26 Jul 10:23 PM
WorldRussian geckos going at it in space despite glitchesAn orbital sex mission by five Russian geckos has gone from lust in space to lost in space.26 Jul 05:00 PM
RoyalsRussian meets royals after $1m donationA Russian multi-millionaire was granted a private audience with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during the royal tour after pledging $1 million to the national velodrome.26 Jul 05:00 PM
