PoliticsLive: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.20 May 02:35 AM
WorldUkrainian medic's bodycam shows first-hand horror of MariupolTaira is now among the hundreds of Ukrainians imprisoned by Russian forces.20 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJuha Saarinen: Real-life Drone Wars on the cheapDeath from the skies democratised in a war no longer the stuff of science fiction.20 May 12:00 AM
WorldCourt battle over Russian superyacht in FijiCase highlights unsettled legal waters for the US as it tries to seize Russian assets.19 May 07:02 PM
World'Putin and his circle are doomed': Russians begin to turn on their leaderMore and more Russians are speaking out against Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.19 May 07:41 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldVladimir Putin, family man: President's private life comes to the surfaceNew York Times: The strict secrecy surrounding Putin's private life is being punctured.19 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Ukraine, gruesome injuries and not enough doctors to treat themNew York Times: Operating with skeleton crews, doctors and nurses race to save lives.19 May 04:06 AM
WorldGeorge W Bush mistakenly condemns 'brutal invasion of Iraq'Former US president misspeaks as he decries Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine.19 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandBudget: The cost of living and what's in it for youNew payments, fuel tax and public transport relief have been extended.19 May 02:00 AM
WorldNato talks stall with Finland and SwedenNato envoys failed to reach a consensus with Finland and Sweden, diplomats say.18 May 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA mini-Russia gets squeezed by war: A rare look inside TransnistriaNew York Times: Transnistria has been steered by Moscow for decades.18 May 08:00 PM
WorldInterrogation, uncertainty for Ukrainian soldiers abandoning MariupolNearly 1000 Ukrainian troops at a giant steelworks have surrendered, says Russia.18 May 08:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Border announcements a mix of half-measures, muddled thinkingOPINION: NZ's border settings continue to confound, NZ Initiative chairman writes.18 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter the fall of Mariupol, the fates of hundreds of fighters hang in the balanceNew York Times: The fate of a number of Ukrainian fighters remains uncertain.17 May 08:40 PM
WorldThe two nations bringing down PutinTwo powerful women have dealt Vladimir Putin a stunning blow this week.17 May 08:32 PM
WorldFall of Mariupol imminent, fighters leave steel plantRussia is on the verge of claiming victory over a city reduced to rubble.17 May 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulien Leys: An end to Ukraine-Russian warOPINION: Stability and resilience of one process still withstanding major challenges.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: False information is a national security issueDisinformation is eroding faith in bedrock institutions.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ 'considering' sanctions on Russian billionaire oligarchAlexsandr Abramov is worth an estimated $10b, and owns properties here.17 May 03:08 AM
WorldMore than 260 fighters evacuated from Ukrainian steel plantIt is unclear whether the soldiers, some badly injured, will be treated as POWs.16 May 11:01 PM
WorldKiwi in Ukraine reveals atrocities - and why they won't surrenderA journalist on the ground says Ukraine is united behind forcing Russia out of their land.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldRussia may have lost one-third of the troops it sent to Ukraine - reportNew York Times: Putin's campaign to seize the Donbas has "lost momentum", report claims.15 May 08:51 PM
WorldFinland announces it wants to join NATOThe nordic country that shares a border with Russia looks to end decades of non-alignment.15 May 10:31 AM
WorldPutin 'refusing' to take corpses of soldiers as Russia tries to hide Ukraine lossesHundreds unclaimed corpses are now piling up in refrigerated train cars outside Kyiv.15 May 06:06 AM
World'A mistake': Putin's ominous warning to Finland over joining NatoFinland plans to join alliance despite nuclear attack threats by pro-Kremlin politician.15 May 04:26 AM
WorldHarrods imposes sanctions on Russian shoppersHarrods takes action in wake of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.15 May 12:00 AM
EntertainmentUkraine wins Eurovision, band makes plea to save soldiers trapped by Russian forcesKalush Orchestra performed 'Stefania', which has become an anthem to the nation.14 May 11:03 PM
WorldRussian forces retreat from the north, focus on east UkraineUkraine's defence minister said the war was entering a new long-term phase.14 May 07:00 PM
WorldPutin's 'secret lover' West's new targetPutin's suspected lover and others in his "inner circle" have been slapped with sanctions.14 May 01:26 AM
WorldNato member threatens to veto admission of Finland, SwedenNato makes all its decisions by consensus, requiring consent from all members.13 May 11:45 PM
World'Russia caused this': What it means if Finland and Sweden join NatoExplainer: The move would redraw Europe's security map.13 May 08:00 PM
WorldUkraine puts Russian soldier accused of war crime on trialFirst war-crimes trial of Russian soldier since the start of Ukraine's war opened in Kyiv.13 May 10:17 AM
WorldA bridge too far: Russian battalion destroyed in failed river-crossing missionThe complex operation was dramatically foiled by Ukrainian forces.13 May 02:00 AM
WorldRussia fixing weapons with fridge and dishwasher partsWestern sanctions make it impossible for Russia to secure the correct components.13 May 12:00 AM
