PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Stop spouting idealism against Putin's nuclear threatWill Putin break the unspoken nuclear code?07 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldUkraine's newest weapon: Special rockets that can devastate huge areas in one blastThe new missiles are thought to have been sent in the latest package of US military aid.07 Oct 05:30 AM
WorldExplainer: Russia's military woes mount amid Ukraine attacksThe setbacks have badly dented the image of a powerful Russian military.06 Oct 07:51 PM
WorldUkraine could recapture Crimea as fleeing Russians flounderTaking territory annexed by Putin in 2014 is now a 'very real possibility', official says.06 Oct 06:08 AM
WorldUkraine nuclear workers recount abuse, threats from RussiansA security guard at the nuclear plant survived an attack at his home by Russian forces.06 Oct 04:42 AM
World'Neighbours heard screams': Torture chamber found in formerly Russian-occupied villageInvestigators have made a sickening discovery in an area taken back from Russian forces.05 Oct 07:28 PM
WorldPutin signs annexation of Ukrainian regionsPresident vowed to defend Russia's territory, including annexed regions, by any means.05 Oct 07:18 PM
WorldDespite Ukraine war, Russian launches to space from US, first time in 20 yearsCrew also comprises Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman to orbit the world.05 Oct 07:09 PM
WorldPutin signs laws annexing four Ukrainian regionsThe move finalises the annexation carried out in defiance of international law.05 Oct 08:36 AM
WorldUkraine frees thousands of people from occupation as Russian frontline collapsesRussian forces in southern Ukraine are on the brink of collapse.05 Oct 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhich nuclear weapons could Vladimir Putin use against Ukraine?Financial Times: Russia has a stockpile of so-called tactical nukes.04 Oct 07:53 PM
WorldUkraine hopes to restart Europe's largest nuclear plantDamaged Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was shut down due to radiation fears.04 Oct 05:57 PM
WorldRussian losses evident in key liberated Ukrainian cityThe key logistics hub of Lyman was reclaimed by Ukrainian forces.04 Oct 09:29 AM
World'F*** off': Ukraine's response to Musk's Twitter poll, commentsThe SpaceX founder was told his comments were unhelpful.04 Oct 02:26 AM
WorldUkraine reclaims more territory in southern KhersonKyiv makes gains in one of the four regions illegally annexed by Moscow last week.03 Oct 05:02 PM
World10 torture sites in 1 town: Russia sowed pain, fear in IziumHow torture became arbitrary, widespread and routine in captured Ukraine settlement.02 Oct 05:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Increasingly cornered Putin lashes outEDITORIAL: Putin's war hasn't been going his way and he's escalating in response.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy Putin would be a fool to go nuclear in UkraineToday it is 'Dictator' Vladimir Putin who has a conventional war which is going badly.02 Oct 06:44 AM
WorldVladimir Putin exposed in shocking phone recordingA Russian soldier has exposed Putin during a recorded conversation with his girlfriend.02 Oct 12:03 AM
WorldUnleash nuclear weapons on Ukraine, Chechen warlord tells PutinRamzan Kadyrov calls for an intensification of the war after Putin suffers another defeat.01 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldRussia blindfolds, detains Ukraine nuclear plant chiefThe plant is a strategic trophy for Russia and has triggered worldwide concern.01 Oct 06:10 PM
WorldRussia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key cityLyman, 160km southeast of Kharkiv, had been an important link in the Russian front line.01 Oct 05:45 PM
New Zealand'Sham referenda': NZ condemns Russia's annexations"We continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine in defence of its sovereignty," PM says.01 Oct 12:54 AM
WorldBiden vows Russia won't 'get away with' Ukraine annexationBiden slaps on sanctions, warns Putin he can't "get away with" seizing Ukrainian land.30 Sep 08:34 PM
Olympics'No plans to return': Russian Olympic flag bearer flees countryShe's won five Olympic golds and is the country's Olympic secretary general.30 Sep 06:02 PM
WorldPutin annexes four Ukraine regions, Zelensky submits Nato bidIt is the biggest land grab since World War II.30 Sep 05:17 PM
New ZealandNZ joins 'sham' condemnation over Russia referendaReferenda in occupied Ukraine to stay under Russia rule labelled illegal and rigged.30 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldRussia Ukraine War: Russian men break arms and legs to avoid being sent to Ukraine frontlineImages posted online show those eligible for mass mobilisation mutilating each other.30 Sep 04:21 AM
WorldPutin's troops face 'looming' defeat as Kremlin prepares to annex Ukrainian regionsRussia is poised to annex four more areas of Ukraine after 'sham' elections.30 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandRussia-Ukraine War: Kiwis' donations helping Ukrainians get back on their feetThe money is helping refugees to get visas and benefits in Europe.30 Sep 12:28 AM
World'Bald-face land grab': Russia to annex more of UkraineThe UN has decried the proposed annexation as 'a dangerous escalation' and illegal.29 Sep 08:23 PM
WorldKremlin to formally annex four Ukrainian regionsThe official annexation was widely expected following 'referendums'.29 Sep 10:20 AM
WorldDad's Army: Putin a laughing stock with new recruits and desperate measuresWith medical supplies running low, men told to ask wives for tampons to use as bandages.29 Sep 05:28 AM
WorldNo talks with Putin if its land annexed - ZelenskyyUkraine's president has blasted Russia's annexation as a 'crime against all states'.29 Sep 01:15 AM