New ZealandAuckland CBD: Thousands march in honour of Ukraine war victimsPeople marched through a drizzly Auckland CBD to honour victims of the Ukraine war.05 Jun 04:50 AM
WorldRussia pummels last major Ukrainian strongholds in eastern provinceRussian strikes killed four people in the nearby village of Hirske.05 Jun 02:00 AM
WorldAmerican spy agencies review their misses on Ukraine, RussiaUS intelligence agencies underestimated Zelenskyy while overestimating Putin.04 Jun 11:41 PM
World'No choice': Moscow's terrifying threat if US missiles hit RussiaMoscow implies it will strike outside of Ukraine if Kyiv fires US missiles into Russia.03 Jun 08:01 PM
WorldAt 100 days, Russia-Ukraine war by the numbersThe war has brought the world a near-daily drumbeat of gut-wrenching scenes.03 Jun 08:54 AM
TravelRussian photographer captures the world's smallest seal in the world's largest lakeExquisite photos get up close with the adorable creatures.03 Jun 02:32 AM
WorldUkraine faces grinding battle in the east as war hits 100-day markUkrainian forces are desperately awaiting weaponry promised by the West.02 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandRussian blockades of Ukraine will hurt Kiwis, Brownlee saysRussian blockade impacting Kiwis, agency warns food, fertiliser shortage could last years.02 Jun 03:26 AM
WorldDanish voters give strong 'yes' to joining EU defence policyDenmark is seeking closer defense links with allies after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.01 Jun 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUkraine's soldiers slowly fall back under relentless fireNew York Times: The Ukrainian government has largely withheld military casualty figures.01 Jun 08:36 PM
WorldPutin ally reveals which country is next on Russia hit listRussian state media have launched chilling threats against Poland and the Nato alliance.01 Jun 06:46 PM
WorldWest promises Ukraine better arms to fend off RussiaRussia has accused the US of 'pouring fuel on the fire' with the offer of advanced weapons01 Jun 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPresident Biden: What America will and will not do in UkraineNew York Times: We don't want to prolong war just to inflict pain on Russia, writes Biden.01 Jun 02:47 AM
WorldTop Russian official addresses Vladimir Putin's 'cancer' rumoursIn a rare move, The Kremlin has addressed rumours about Vladimir Putin's health.01 Jun 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Covid-positive travellers are cheating the system to enter the USFrom border-hopping to outright lying, determined travellers have gotten creative.31 May 08:42 PM
World'Half' of key Ukraine city claimed by RussiansMayor says Russian troops are destroying industrial Donbas city 'block by block'.31 May 07:13 PM
WorldRussians, Ukrainians fight block by block in eastern cityRussian troops pushed deeper into a key eastern Ukrainian city.31 May 06:59 AM
WorldEU leaders agree on partial embargo on Russian oilMove will "cut around 90 per cent of oil imports from Russia by the end of the year".31 May 12:55 AM
TravelPlane takes 12 hours to fly from Dallas to LATalk about taking the scenic route.31 May 12:44 AM
WorldNato eyes 'historic' opportunity to expand alliance to Sweden, FinlandNato Secretary-General looks forward to welcoming Sweden and Finland at the Madrid summit.30 May 11:04 PM
WorldWar in Ukraine adds to food price hikes, hunger in AfricaMost wheat sold in Somalia comes from Ukraine and Russia, which have halted exports.30 May 10:17 PM
WorldRussians, Ukrainians fight block by block in eastern cityRussia hopes to claim the Donbas region before reinforcements arrive from the West.30 May 08:42 PM
World'Maximum decline': Russian forces in Ukraine set to be exhausted by January 2023Analysis: There are signs Putin is reaching his limit, writes Jamie Seidel.29 May 11:27 PM
WorldEast Ukraine under heavy shelling, Zelenskyy visits frontlineUkraine President visits the front line as Russians are pushed back from Kkarkiv city.29 May 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: War in Ukraine could cause famine far awayEDITORIAL: UN official predicts higher prices, famine, more migration & political unrest.29 May 05:00 PM
World'I would defy Putin again': Meet Russia's most hated womanProducer reveals the hurdles she faced since her famous on-air anti-war protest.29 May 03:16 AM
World'Choke point': The tiny island making Vladimir Putin furiousTiny group of islands with 30,000 people are stoking fires between Russia and new enemy.28 May 08:49 PM
WorldRussian oligarchs could buy their way out of sanctionsBusinessmen could dodge penalties if they promise to donate money to help rebuild Ukraine.28 May 02:28 AM
WorldRussian forces advance in the east, Ukraine fears offensive won't be repelledUkraine's foreign minister has pleaded for artillery and rocket-launching systems.27 May 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe spy who came in from the cold: Former KGB agent 'poisoned' in AucklandA former KGB agent sought refuge in New Zealand - but couldn't hide from his enemies.27 May 05:00 PM
WorldRussia slams sanctions, seeks to blame West for food crisisMoscow has pressed the West to lift sanctions so food can become more accessible.26 May 08:33 PM
WorldRussia scraps upper age limit for people joining armyRussia has made a desperate move to bolster its number of soldiers on the front line.25 May 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpy boss: Putin-supporting cybercrims could target NZ with revenge attacksRussian hackers have threatened to attack any country that supports Ukraine.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWar raises global famine fears as Russia chokes off Ukraine's exportsNew York Times: Twenty million tons of grain is now trapped in Ukraine.25 May 06:00 AM
