World‘Electroshock’: France hosts emergency meeting on Europe’s response to TrumpEuropean leaders fear the US wants peace talks excluding Kyiv and the EU.17 Feb 06:23 PM
PoliticsLuxon open to sending NZ peacekeepers to UkrainePM says NZ often aligns with Britain's foreign policy decisions.17 Feb 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Destiny Church extremists are a clear and present dangerOPINION: 'For too long, [Brian Tamaki] has been allowed to push his agenda.'17 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldI’m ready and willing to put troops in Ukraine - British PMKeir Starmer emphasised the UK's role in ensuring Ukraine's security post-conflict.16 Feb 11:33 PM
WorldThis is how Ukraine’s war ends. But Trump’s plan for what comes next is even more radicalNegotiations aimed at freezing the conflict could finally put an end to the fighting.15 Feb 11:55 PM
WorldUS wants ‘lasting’ peace in Ukraine Vance tells ZelenskyyUkraine fears exclusion as Trump begins peace talks with Putin.14 Feb 10:36 PM
WorldEx-intelligence chiefs believe Trump is an unwitting agent of Putin. Here’s whyUS President’s controversial ties to Russia are once again under close examination.14 Feb 08:08 PM
World‘High-explosive warhead’: Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear power plantZelenskyy says Russian drone struck cover built to contain radiation at Chernobyl plant.14 Feb 09:10 AM
WorldTulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debateSenate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.12 Feb 08:30 PM
BusinessUS releasing Russian crypto kingpin who sent $140m in criminal profits to NZPart of exchange deal that saw Moscow free US teacher Marc Fogel. 12 Feb 07:05 PM
World‘Time to work together’: Trump, Putin start talks to end Ukraine warTrump praised Putin, calling their call 'lengthy and highly productive'.12 Feb 06:13 PM
World‘Security guarantees’: Zelenskyy discusses US role in peace talksUkraine's president is open to swapping land with Russia for peace talks.12 Feb 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I am not an oligarch’: Russian millionaire on coming to NZAlexandre Germanovich sits down with Kurt Bayer after a decade of being miscast. 07 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldJapan scrambles jets as Russian bombers fly near countryRussian military 'has been active on an ongoing basis' around Japan, spokesperson said.31 Jan 08:49 AM
SportOlympic ice skating legend breaks down over plane crash tragedySome of the passengers were returning from US Figure Skating’s national development camp.30 Jan 04:56 PM
WorldDoomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnightThe clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.28 Jan 08:33 PM
WorldSuspected sabotage: Latvia investigates Baltic cable damageA 'suspect vessel', the Michalis San, was near the incident, headed for Russia.26 Jan 08:17 PM
World‘I was so scared I lost consciousness’: Plane crash survivor speaks outAzerbaijan Airlines plane crash-landed killing 38 of the 67 passengers on board.25 Jan 07:19 AM
WorldPutin says he is ready to meet ‘smart’ Trump, waiting for ‘signals’Trump has threatened Russia with tougher economic sanctions.24 Jan 06:23 PM
World‘Make a deal’: Trump tells Putin to stop the war or face consequencesIn unusually critical remarks, Trump says Putin is 'destroying Russia' without a deal.22 Jan 07:38 PM
Australian OpenWatch: Svitolina delivers pro-Ukraine message after beating Russian opponentThe 30-year-old advanced to the quarter-finals in straight sets.20 Jan 05:10 AM
WorldRussian sabotage not cause of undersea cable damage, officials sayEvidence points to accidents caused by inexperienced crews on poorly maintained vessels.19 Jan 11:42 PM
OpinionOpinion: Israel-Hamas ceasefire - Trump's return already impacting on global conflictsOPINION: Biden's claim for credit a pathetic attempt to secure his legacy as a statesman.15 Jan 07:10 PM
BusinessPetrol prices set to rise as foreign sanctions, weak NZ dollar biteSanctions on Russia's energy industry could influence local petrol prices.14 Jan 12:12 AM
Travel news‘Very rude’: Why was a UFC legend kicked off his flight?The former mixed martial artist has broken his silence about the incident.13 Jan 08:19 PM
WorldBoris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a ‘f***ing idiot’ over imperial ambitionsThe former PM also hit out at Germany and other Nato members. 12 Jan 03:45 AM
New ZealandKim Dotcom reveals speech impairment and wheelchair use following strokeThe internet mogul suffered a stroke in November amid an ongoing extradition battle.09 Jan 04:20 AM
ReviewsReview: The wild, AI-assisted biopic Putin doesn’t want you to seeWhile some distributors 'felt fear', the film has been sold to more than 50 countries. 08 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy mysterious drones over Europe are raising alarm bellsNY Times: Russia and other states are becoming brazen in adopting 'grey zone' attacks.05 Jan 08:30 PM
World‘Shadow fleet’: Nato, EU respond to Baltic power cable incidentFinnish probe targets Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after Baltic cable damage.29 Dec 12:14 AM
Travel newsFive tragic incidents of commercial planes being shot downThe Azerbaijan Airlines flight is not the first passenger plane to have been shot down.28 Dec 11:20 PM
World‘Bad look’: NZ caught up in Cook Islands ship seizure controversyFinns seize Cook Islands ship; NZ distances from sabotage link.28 Dec 08:15 PM
WorldPutin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility for plane crashEU calls for probe into plane crash, likens it to MH17 disaster.28 Dec 06:39 PM
WorldProbe suggests Azerbaijan plane crashed due to ‘physical external interference’Azerbaijan suspends flights to 10 Russian airports after the Kazakhstan crash kills 38.27 Dec 07:47 PM