WorldNew UK leader faces energy crisis, ailing economyNew PM selected by less than 0.5 per cent of British adults is under pressure for results.06 Sep 06:07 PM
WorldRussia 'buying millions of rockets and shells from North Korea'Russian military is facing severe supply shortages in Ukraine, due in part to sanctions.06 Sep 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsUkraine invasion: NZ's Treasury warns of higher inflation, interest rates, food costsA paper from Treasury staff warns Kiwis will face a wellbeing hit because of the war.06 Sep 02:44 AM
WorldPutin's days numbered, claim assassins responsible for car bomb deathTerrorists, claim responsibility for lethal car bomb attack, say Putin will lose his head.05 Sep 07:07 PM
WorldPower cut at giant Ukraine nuclear plant after shellingEurope's largest nuclear plant powered down after a fire caused by Russian shelling.05 Sep 06:25 PM
World'Utterly offensive' mural of Ukrainian, Russian soldiers sparks outrageAn Australian artist says he has "received a barrage of online hate".05 Sep 04:29 AM
WorldEnergy problems in Ukraine and Europe take centre stageMuch of the Zaporizhzhia region, including the key city Melitopol, lost power on Sunday.04 Sep 11:12 PM
New ZealandDominic Abelen's body recovery abandoned under 'intense fire'Intense mortar and artillery fire forced fellow fighters to withdraw.04 Sep 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Barbarians defile the dead - respect for fallen soldiers a matter of honourAlexander Gillespie on the withholding of the body of Kiwi Corporal Dominic Abelen.02 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldRussia launches war games with ChinaThe drills will showcase increasing defence ties between Moscow and Beijing.02 Sep 12:53 AM
WorldUN inspectors arrive at Ukraine nuclear plant amid fightingRussia and Ukraine accused each other of shelling the area and trying to derail the visit.01 Sep 08:44 PM
WorldPutin pays tribute to Gorbachev but won't attend his funeralGorbachev died this week at the age of 91.01 Sep 08:40 PM
WorldMacron vows to prevent Russia from winning war in UkraineThe French President has called on Europe to defend Ukraine's freedom.01 Sep 08:22 PM
WorldRussian top oil executive dies after 'falling from hospital window'The chairman of the board of Russia's largest private oil company has died.01 Sep 06:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith war in Ukraine, Putin tries to unravel Gorbachev's legacyNew York Times: Putin blamed Gorbachev for bending to the demands of a treacherous West.01 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldNorth Korea may send workers to Russian-occupied east UkraineRussian officials and diplomats foresee a cheap and hard-working workforce.01 Sep 04:52 AM
WorldUN inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plant in war zoneThe European Union has renewed a call to Russia to fully demilitarize the plant region.31 Aug 08:49 PM
New ZealandSlain Kiwi soldier likely in Russian hands: ex-NZ servicemanEx-soldier says Russian media confirms Russia has body of US man killed alongside Abelen.31 Aug 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: I'm a Ukrainian soldier, and I've accepted my deathNew York Times: We no longer know the names of all the dead. There are dozens every day.31 Aug 02:43 AM
WorldMikhail Gorbachev, ex-leader of Sovet Union, dead at 91Gorbachev died after a long illness, Russian state news agencies reported.30 Aug 08:31 PM
WorldHeavy fighting in Ukraine's Russian-occupied southBridges, ammunition depots pounded as speculation rises of Ukrainian counteroffensive.30 Aug 06:31 PM
WorldRussia, Ukraine trade claims of nuclear plant attacksAttacks were reported over the weekend at multiple locations.28 Aug 09:57 PM
New Zealand'Diplomatic sabotage': Government's Phil Twyford scathing at Russia over nuclear treaty failureRussia claims Treaty conference became "political hostage" to pro-Ukraine member states.27 Aug 04:44 AM
EntertainmentFilm festival opens with praise of soldiers in DonbasAcademy Award-winning director lauded Russia's military operation in Ukraine.27 Aug 03:45 AM
WorldPutin's inner circle targeted by string of deadly car bomb attacksMembers of leader Vladimir Putin's close circle are being brutally killed one by one.27 Aug 12:17 AM
WorldFears of radiation leak mount near Ukrainian nuclear plantZaporizhzhia residents are given iodine tablets amid mounting fears of a radiation leak.26 Aug 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Six months hammering out a stalemate in UkraineOPINION: Our editorial on six months of war in Ukraine and what happens next.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThousands of civilian deaths, 6.6 million refugees: Calculating the costs of warNew York Times: Six months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the human toll is incalculable.25 Aug 10:41 PM
WorldSouth Korea signs $3.61b deal with Russia nuclear companyState-run company is to provide components for a nuclear power plant.25 Aug 10:27 PM
WorldLatvia brings down Soviet-era monument's obelisk in capitalRussia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted several countries to remove soviet symbols.25 Aug 10:02 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Government does not know where body isCorporal Dominic Abelen was off duty when he died fighting Russian forces.25 Aug 09:09 PM
WorldPutin sends 137,000 more troops into UkraineRussian leader has now committed more than a million troops to the invasion.25 Aug 06:24 PM
New Zealand'Small number' of NZ personnel fighting in UkraineKiwis assist with combat medicine, evacuations and training soldiers, Ron Mark confirms.25 Aug 05:53 PM
