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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: False information is a national security issueDisinformation is eroding faith in bedrock institutions.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulien Leys: An end to Ukraine-Russian warOPINION: Stability and resilience of one process still withstanding major challenges.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
WorldFinland moves to join Nato amid Russian threatsBoth Sweden and Finland are likely to apply for NATO protection as the war escalates.12 May 08:28 PM
WorldDays numbered? Photo sparks wild Vladimir Putin rumourA single photo of the Russian President has sent the rumour mill into overdrive.12 May 06:28 PM
WorldFinland's leaders in favour of applying for Nato membershipThe dramatic move paves the way for the alliance to expand amid Russia's war in Ukraine.12 May 07:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn the trenches of eastern Ukraine, a vicious and deadly danceNew York Times: In some villages along the front, soldiers face off at close quarters.12 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandRussian cyberattacks could have 'globally cascading effects'Five Eyes warn nefarious cyber activity blamed on Putin's regime could intensify.12 May 04:42 AM
WorldUkraine to hold first war crimes trial of captured RussianThe soldier is accused of killing an unarmed civilian riding a bike in Chupakhivka.11 May 09:43 PM
WorldUkraine shuts down Russian gas pipeline amid threat of further annexationWestward flow of one of Moscow's most lucrative exports disrupted for the first time.11 May 06:39 PM
WorldNew blow for Putin with Russian forces pushed out of KharkivThe US warns that Russia is ready for a protracted conflict.11 May 06:19 PM
KahuRussian-born Kiwi's mission to reunite adoptees with their familiesThe conflict continues to challenge those searching for family in Russia and Ukraine.11 May 06:00 PM
