New ZealandCold war KiwisTwo Kiwis protesting against deep-sea oil drilling are caught in the middle of a high-stakes power play.25 Oct 09:03 PM
WorldRussia drops Greenpeace piracy chargesRussia has dropped piracy charges against jailed Greenpeace activists - including two New Zealanders - and charged them with hooliganism instead.23 Oct 06:54 PM
WorldSuicide bomber strikes Russian bus, killing 6A female suicide bomber has blown herself up on a city bus in southern Russia, killing six people and injuring about 30, officials said.21 Oct 07:41 PM
WorldNobel Prize laureates lobby Putin on activistsEleven Nobel Peace Prize laureates have written a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin calling for piracy charges against environmental activists.19 Oct 02:26 AM
WorldNZ Greenpeace activists being detained in RussiaOne of the New Zealand Greenpeace activists being detained in Russia has been refused bail.14 Oct 09:30 PM
WorldKiwis join global Greenpeace protestGreenpeace said about 200 people turned out at a protest in Wellington in support of activists being held in Russia.05 Oct 02:03 AM
WorldKiwi activists charged with piracyCharges of piracy have been laid against 30 Greenpeace activists arrested by Russian authorities, including two New Zealanders.03 Oct 10:10 PM
WorldSeven more Greenpeace crew members jailedA Russian court ordered seven more crew members of a Greenpeace ship to be detained for two months over an open sea protest against Arctic oil drilling.29 Sep 06:46 PM
WorldKiwis jailed by Russian authoritiesMore than 20 anti-oiling campaigners, including New Zealanders Jonathon Beauchamp and David John Haussmann, will spend the next two months in a Russian jail.27 Sep 12:15 AM
WorldRussia expects Syria resolution in next two daysThe UN Security Council, long paralysed by deep divisions over how to deal with the Syrian conflict, is about two days away from agreeing on a resolution to require Damascus to dismantle its chemical weapons stockpiles.26 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandProtesters rally outside NZ Russian EmbassyProtesters rallying for the release of 30 Greenpeace activists - including two Kiwis - are holding fort outside New Zealand's Russian Embassy today.23 Sep 12:10 AM
WorldUN official: World failing over climate changeInternational leaders are failing in their fight against global warming, one of the United Nations' top climate officials has said.18 Sep 12:19 AM
WorldRussian MP ridicules US over mass shootingA prominent member of Russia's parliament has exploited the deadly shooting at the Navy Yard in Washington to ridicule the United States.16 Sep 09:03 PM
WorldHow the Syria plan came just in timeA look at how the past days' parallel tracks - pushing for approval of a military attack while pausing to give diplomacy a chance - unfolded.11 Sep 11:28 PM
WorldKremlin's plan puts brakes on actionAmerica's threat of military action against Syria's regime receded into the distance yesterday as Washington and its allies decided to test a Russian proposal.11 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldObama: I might lose congressional vote on SyriaBattling stiff resistance in Congress, US President Barack Obama has conceded he might lose his fight for congressional support of a military strike against Syria.10 Sep 02:01 AM
WorldKey: Syria weapon proposal 'interesting'Prime Minister John Key says a UN-backed suggestion to destroy all of Syria's chemical weapons as a way of diverting an increasingly violent situation is an "interesting proposal".09 Sep 10:49 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerRussians switch off + put up with PutinWhy do Russians continue put up with being ruled by Vladimir Putin, asks Gwynne Dyer, when there are alternatives available?08 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldObama sits down with Russian rights activistsBefore leaving for home after the Group of 20 summit, President Barack Obama sat down with Russian civil society activists to assure them that he would keep pressing Moscow to respect human rights.06 Sep 09:25 PM
WorldSyria overshadows economy at G20They're supposed to be talking about growth and money, but the threat of war in Syria is creeping into nearly every conversation as the leaders of the world's 20 top economies huddle in Russia this week.05 Sep 09:58 PM
TravelSiberia: Cold shouldered on the tundraThe Russian village of Oymyakon is generally known as the world's coldest permanently inhabited place.27 Aug 11:00 PM
TravelSiberia, RussiaThe Russian village of Oymyakon is generally known as the world's coldest permanently inhabited place. Photos by Amos Chapple.27 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentStar praised for coming outA number of celebrities have taken to Twitter to show their support Wentworth Miller after he revealed he is gay.22 Aug 11:07 PM
WorldPutin has much to fear from Moscow's charismatic mayoral candidateLast week, Alexei Navalny, the recently convicted Russian opposition blogger, lawyer and candidate for the post of mayor of Moscow, posted a provocative item on his site.16 Aug 09:05 PM
WorldRussian MP delivers anti-gay rant after broadcaster calls for Olympic boycottOne of the architects of Russia's anti-gay laws has launched an attack on homosexuality and accused broadcaster Stephen Fry of being "sick" because of his attempt to commit suicide.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRussia bans adoptions by single KiwisUnmarried Kiwis are no longer able to adopt Russian children because New Zealand has legalised gay marriage.02 Aug 05:30 PM
