WorldPutin calls armed rebellion by mercenary chief ‘betrayal’Russian President addressed the nation and vowed to defend the country.24 Jun 07:53 AM
WorldWagner chief calling for rebellion 'back in Russia'Russia’s security services respond to declaration by seeking arrest of Yeveny Prigozhin.24 Jun 07:07 AM
World‘This is a state coup’: Russia opens criminal probe into Wagner headYevgeny Prigozhin says his troops will punish the Defence Minister in an armed rebellion.24 Jun 12:54 AM
New ZealandRNZ journalist accused of editing stories with pro-Russian sentiment resignsAt least 36 re-edited stories have now been identified during an RNZ review.21 Jun 05:35 AM
WorldAid workers blocked from area of Ukraine dam collapseUN workers can’t go to southern Ukraine because fighting in the war makes it unsafe.20 Jun 01:03 AM
New ZealandPM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi JinpingPM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.19 Jun 05:29 AM
WorldRussia had means, motive and opportunity to bring down dam - reportImages taken above the Kakhovka Dam appear to show an explosive-laden car.18 Jun 10:56 PM
WorldRussia and Ukraine suffer heavy casualtiesRussian losses are said to be at their highest level since the peak of the battle.18 Jun 10:13 AM
WorldPutin meets with African leaders over war, but no progress in sightGroup of African leaders travelled to Russia on a self-styled 'peace mission'.17 Jun 09:42 PM
WorldRescuers are braving snipers to save Ukrainians from Russian occupied flood zonesRescuers have been carrying out risky missions to evacuate civilians in small boats.17 Jun 06:52 AM
WorldCaptured Ukrainian soldiers face trial in RussiaThe 14 soldiers and 8 women cooks were captured in Mariupol.14 Jun 11:27 PM
WorldAerial strikes on Ukraine kill at least 6Russian forces fired cruise missiles at the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa.14 Jun 08:13 PM
WorldPutin lets slip that Russia has lost 54 tanks in a weekThe President claims Ukraine suffered ‘catastrophic’ losses during counteroffensive.14 Jun 06:29 AM
WorldUkraine nuclear plant faces ‘dangerous situation’ - nuclear chiefZaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been in the crossfire repeatedly since the war began.13 Jun 11:20 PM
World'They burn really well': Putin mocks Ukraine tank lossesPutin has asserted Ukraine has suffered 'catastrophic' losses in a new counteroffensive.13 Jun 10:03 PM
New ZealandRNZ scandal: Calls for inquiry as Palestine, China, North Korea, Cuba stories also editedFresh edits come after staffer stood down amid investigation into 'pro-Kremlin' reports.13 Jun 05:33 AM
World'Putin's plan has failed': EU allies stand with UkraineFrance, Poland and Germany have vowed to support Ukraine for as long as necessary.13 Jun 01:18 AM
New ZealandRNZ board to begin setting up independent review of pro-Russia edits to storiesThe RNZ board is meeting tonight.12 Jun 10:58 PM
New ZealandLaser Kiwi flag spotted on Ukraine battlefield"Easy" has been in Ukraine for nearly three months training local forces.12 Jun 07:55 AM
WorldUS rock musician detained in Moscow on drug chargesThe singer from the band Lovi Noch has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking.11 Jun 11:11 PM
WorldUkraine reclaims village in southwest, evacuees fired onRussian forces claimed to repel multiple attacks along the flooded frontline.11 Jun 07:02 PM
New ZealandNZ entering Ukraine conflict 'at whim of govt' - former Labour general-secretaryA former MP says NZ may be 'on the wrong side of history' after giving weapons to Ukraine.11 Jun 09:21 AM
WorldRambo, the German shepherd injured on Ukraine's frontline, gets a new startShrapnel had ravaged the right side of his head, now he is in police training.11 Jun 08:39 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': What RNZ boss told staff about pro-Russian edits to newsOne employee has already been placed on leave and an investigation is underway.11 Jun 05:44 AM
World'Don't be afraid': Volunteers rush to save beloved pets after dam collapseThe burst dam in Kherson has been devastating for the people and ecology of the region.10 Jun 08:35 PM
WorldLast reactor shut down at Ukraine's largest nuclear plantThe last reactor was put into cold shutdown on Thursday.10 Jun 10:38 AM
WorldTiger shark kills Russian swimmer in front of his father“We went to the beach to relax. My son was attacked by a shark, it happened in seconds."10 Jun 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Russia responsible for Kakhovka dam collapseEDITORIAL: The destruction of the major Ukrainian asset is Moscow's fault.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentLack of military action factor in Defence Force's staffing battleUkraine training deployment good for morale but serious staffing issues remain, vet says.09 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Everything around us is flooded': A dam collapses and thousands wait for help in Russian-occupied Oleshky'We are afraid that no one will know about our deaths.'09 Jun 08:42 AM
Travel'We were traumatised': US passengers rescued from remote Russian airport'She hasn't eaten properly in two days.'08 Jun 10:32 PM
WorldRussia shells Ukrainian city flooded by dam collapseRescue work suspended hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assessed the damage.08 Jun 06:40 PM
WorldZelenskyy visits area flooded by destroyed dam as 5 reported dead in Russian-occupied cityOfficials say at least 4000 people have been evacuated.08 Jun 09:09 AM
WorldEnvironmental damage mounts from Kakhovka dam breakMore than 2700 people have fled flooded areas on both sides of the Dnieper River.08 Jun 02:21 AM