PremiumPremiumWorldHigh-stakes diplomacy: Inside the deal that led to a blockbuster US-Russia prisoner swapMonths of complex negotiations resulted in the largest prisoner exchange since thCold War.02 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWho was freed in the prisoner swap between Russia and the West?New York Times: A list of the 24 prisoners who were exchanged and their backgrounds.02 Aug 02:41 AM
SportIs Russia at the Olympics and what is ‘AIN’?The issue of Russia and Belarus athletes at the Olympics remains a contentious subject.02 Aug 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCold War-style swap: Who is the Russian assassin freed in prisoner exchange?New York Times: He'd been sentenced for a brazen assassination in Berlin. Now he's free.01 Aug 10:09 PM
WorldUS journalist released in biggest East-West prisoner swap since Cold WarHistoric swap involves US, Russia, and several EU nations.01 Aug 05:28 PM
World'Vocal' Russia dissidents disappear from custodyA number of Russians who are against the Ukraine war have 'gone missing' lately.30 Jul 07:46 PM
WorldTruck and train collide in Russia, 2 deadA train carrying 800 passengers smashed into a truck on a level crossing.29 Jul 08:02 PM
WorldWagner fighters killed and Russian helicopter destroyed in Mali ambushAl-Qaeda-linked group claims responsibility for Wagner convoy attack.29 Jul 12:04 AM
WorldPutin warns US of Cold War-style missile crisisRussian and US diplomats say relations are worse than they have been in decades.28 Jul 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsFake Games, cyber threats and disinformation: Russia reacts to sporting isolationFinancial Times: Putin has taken an increasingly belligerent stance on the Paris Olympics.25 Jul 02:05 AM
World'I am home': Major prisoner swap for Russia, UkraineThe warring factions have conducted a major exchange of prisoners.17 Jul 08:30 PM
WorldZelenskyy seeks another Ukraine summit in NovemberUkraine hosted delegations from 92 countries in Switzerland last month.15 Jul 10:33 PM
WorldSpy chiefs stoking ‘anti-Russian paranoia’: embassyAn Australian couple are suspected of passing defence secrets to Russia.12 Jul 10:27 PM
WorldRussia mocks Biden's gaffe, hints at 'pro-Russian' US presidentRussian state TV highlights Biden's gaffe and questions his mental fitness.12 Jul 08:41 PM
WorldAussie husband and wife accused of spying for RussiaThe Russian-born woman worked in "information systems" for the Army.12 Jul 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon suffers amid Biden scrutiny in Nato debutThe photo Luxon was dearly seeking turned out to be the biggest diplomatic blunder.11 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandNZ announces more sanctions over Russia's warWinston Peters has announced sanctions against seven individuals and 12 groups.11 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldRussian court orders arrest for dissenter Navalny's widowWidow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be arrested in absentia.10 Jul 12:27 AM
WorldUkraine mourns dozens killed in Russian air attack on children's hospitalDeadly strike on Ukrainian children’s hospital was likely direct hit from Russian missile.09 Jul 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn one image: The Ukraine children’s hospital surgeonNY Times: Single photo captures a day of horror at children's hospital hit by missile.08 Jul 11:07 PM
WorldUN to meet over Russian missile attack on Kyiv hospitalThe missile attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv by Russia killed 36 civilians.08 Jul 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: I’ve been sanctioned by the Russian GovernmentOPINION: The sanction 'means absolutely nothing'.07 Jul 05:00 PM
World100,000 homes without power after Russian drone attackRussian strikes overnight left over 100,000 households without power in northern Ukraine.07 Jul 12:24 AM
WorldFormer heart surgeon becomes Iran's presidentThe moderate president has pledged to open his country to the world but questions remain.07 Jul 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: International politics a complex game – but Luxon has a trump cardOPINION: It is a testing time – including for Luxon.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIs this the beginning of the age of AI killer robots?New York Times: The rise of slaughterbots.03 Jul 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNorway blocks sale of last private property on Arctic archipelagoFinancial Times: It's cold. It's remote. But Norway says 'no way' to selling it.02 Jul 12:26 AM
New ZealandNapier Mayor Kirsten Wise among 36 Kiwis banned from entering Russia Napier mayor won't be holidaying in Russia.29 Jun 03:51 AM
New Zealand'I don't care': Russia bans 36 more Kiwis, including mayors, professorsThese sanctions come a month after the Government announced more sanctions against Russia.28 Jun 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armiesFinancial Times: With troop numbers in decline, what might make more people serve?26 Jun 08:03 AM
WorldUkrainian drones and missiles kill six in Russia and CrimeaThe attacks came after Russia struck Kharkiv at the weekend with aerial bombs.23 Jun 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next yearFinancial Times: Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon costs just 20c per use.23 Jun 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPutin once tried to curb North Korea’s nuclear programme. That’s now overNew York Times: Putin has promised unspecified technological help to North Korea.20 Jun 12:07 AM
WorldRussia and North Korea sign ‘strongest ever treaty’The partnership includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces 'aggression'.19 Jun 07:29 PM
