PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Carter: What next for Afghanistan?Opinion: Nato withdrawal is understandably viewed with apprehension - what NZ can do.09 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldRussian military dogs get Covid-19 vaccineWould you get your dog vaccinated against Covid-19?08 Jun 08:35 AM
WorldGangs of cyber pirates attacking like never beforeFBI has compared the rising threat posed by ransomware thieves to the 9/11 terror attack.07 Jun 05:41 PM
WorldLast of Soviet soldiers who liberated Auschwitz dies at 98David Dushman was a young Red Army soldier when he entered the Nazi death camp in 1945.06 Jun 10:48 PM
New ZealandRussian graduate denied post-study work visa because of disabilityINZ says he was likely to impose significant costs and demands on health system.05 Jun 09:55 PM
World'Double standards': Putin criticises US response to Capitol attackRelations between US and Russia are at an "extremely low level", President Putin says.04 Jun 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRussia raises heat on Twitter, Google and Facebook in online crackdownNew York Times: Government testing how far they can go to control online speech.27 May 06:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: The West is giving rogue states an easy rideOPINION: A soft-touch approach is in danger of aiding autocratic regimes.27 May 12:11 AM
World'They're going to kill him': Fears journalist was tortured after Ryanair hijackingBelarusian authorities also release "confession" video by girlfriend of journalist.25 May 08:45 PM
WorldBelarus ban: Sanctions against country after 'hijacking' of Ryanair flightEuropean Union threatened sanctions against Belarus following hijacking of Ryanair flight.24 May 11:28 PM
WorldInside the top secret UK plan to invade Russia after WWIIUK-Russia relations may be icy now - but it's nothing compared to this 1945 plot.24 May 05:04 AM
Travel'This is absolutely insane': 'Shocking act' forces plane off courseFlight FR4978 is at centre of a political storm after it diverted from its destination.23 May 09:49 PM
World'Will knock their teeth out': Putin's chilling warning to foreign foesPutin has put out a strong warning to foreign countries - and he means business.20 May 06:55 PM
WorldWhen will Covid-19 vaccines be widely available globally?Even with Covax help, many countries won't reach 60 per cent coverage until 2023 or later.14 May 04:08 AM
WorldShooting in Russia kills 7 students, 1 teacher; suspect arrestedThe shooting in the Russian city of Kazan left seven students and one teacher dead.11 May 11:57 AM
New ZealandPoles found guilty in Bastion Pt cocaine trial, Russian sailor walks freeThe trio had pleaded not guilty to charges including importing cocaine.10 May 03:03 AM
WorldRussia celebrates 76th anniversary of WWII Victory DayMore than 12,000 military personnel took part in the parade on the streets of Moscow.09 May 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhere Ukrainians are preparing for all-out war with RussiaNew York Times: A makeshift dam of sand and clay could spark conflict in the East.09 May 12:09 AM
WorldRussia's new Covid-19 vaccine as reliable as an AK-47, Putin saysRussia has authorised a single-dose version of the homegrown Sputnik V vaccine.08 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandCocaine 'catcher' accused, sailor to learn fateVery "brazen" for sailor to return if guilty, jurors told in Bastion Pt case.07 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandBanana business 'legitimate', High Court drugs trial toldAccused's lawyer says her client was genuinely involved in the business.06 May 12:44 AM
CrimeSailor sauntered off ship with cocaine, Crown saysForeign crew made a fast fortune funnelling drugs into New Zealand, jurors told.04 May 04:04 AM
New ZealandCocaine trial trio have ecstasy charge tossed outSupposed drug messages could have come from anybody on ship, cocaine trial told.03 May 01:58 AM
New ZealandTrial hears of cocaine cops' secret break-inCocaine market is exploding, drug cop tells High Court trial.30 Apr 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAlexei Navalny's network is crumbling under Kremlin pressureNew York Times: Russia's suppression of dissent has entered a new phase.30 Apr 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldBiden calls for US to enter a new superpower struggleNew York Times: "We have to prove democracy still works," the US president says.29 Apr 08:20 PM
New ZealandTreasure map to cocaine found in secret codes, Auckland court hearsA cryptic message on a secret messaging app led detectives to a bizarre stash.27 Apr 12:15 AM
WorldImprisoned Putin critic Navalny to end his hunger strikeAlexei Navalny says he is ending the hunger strike which is putting his life at risk.24 Apr 12:09 AM
WorldRussia pulls its troops from Ukraine borderRussia claims the goals of the military's "readiness exercise" have now been met.23 Apr 03:12 AM
World'They will regret their deeds': Putin's stark warning to the West'I hope no one gets the idea to cross the so-called red line with Russia,' warned Putin.22 Apr 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'We know how to defend our interests': Putin's emerging hard lineNew York Times: Putin seems intent on teaching Biden and other Western leaders a lesson.20 Apr 08:42 PM
World'Highest military deployment in history': Fears 'spark' could escalate Ukraine conflictMore than 100,000 Russian troops have massed at the border.20 Apr 04:13 AM
WorldJailed Kremlin critic Navalny to be moved to hospital in another prisonRussian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in the third week of a hunger strike.19 Apr 09:20 AM
World'Allow a doctor to see my dad', says jailed opposition leader's daughterSeveral doctors have warned that Alexei Navalny is in a critical condition.19 Apr 12:16 AM