Lifestyle'Champagne war' sees France halt exports of bubbly to RussiaA new Russian law orders French producers to label their champagne 'sparkling wine'.04 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandImmigration NZ U-turn on visa, disabled Russian wants apology for discriminationDecision means Evgenii Liapin can work and remain with his wife in NZ.29 Jun 01:54 AM
WorldSoggy heap of UK defence papers found at a bus stopSensitive papers included plans for a possible UK military presence in Afghanistan.27 Jun 06:18 PM
WorldThe Belgorod - Russia's huge new nuclear subWest fears giant new nuclear submarine will be used in the Arctic and North Atlantic.27 Jun 05:57 PM
WorldPentagon UFO report: US unable to explain 144 sightings; no alien link foundA long-awaited intel report on UFOs makes one thing clear: the truth is still out there.25 Jun 10:41 PM
WorldCovid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutationConcern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.23 Jun 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSoviets once denied an anthrax leak. US scientists backed the storyNew York Times: Accident has renewed relevance as scientists search for origins of Covid.21 Jun 02:57 AM
World'What are you afraid of?': Reporter leaves Putin 'flustered'Putin was visibly uncomfortable when pressed by the US journalist.17 Jun 07:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith Putin, Biden tries to forge a bond of self-interest, not soulsNew York Times: Theirs seems likely to be a strained and frustrating association.17 Jun 01:44 AM
World'Biden is an experienced statesman ... very different from Trump' - PutinRussia-US summit wraps up sooner than expected, but leaders say it was constructive.16 Jun 05:35 PM
WorldFace to face: Biden, Putin meet for long-anticipated summitJoe Biden and Vladimir Putin have arrived at the lush lakeside Swiss mansion.16 Jun 11:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOnce, superpower summits were about nukes. Now, it's cyberweaponsNew York Times: For the first time cyberweapons elevated to the top of the agenda.15 Jun 08:57 PM
New ZealandHope for Russian graduate with disability as INZ reconsiders visa decisionEvgenii Liapin gets work offer as social media manager for Kapiti firm Denim for Dogs.15 Jun 03:10 AM
World'Sleazebags, lowlifes': Donald Trump taunts Joe Biden ahead of summitDonald Trump has some thoughts.11 Jun 06:40 PM
WorldBaby dies while mum goes on four-day bingeA mum has been jailed after leaving her children home alone for days while she partied.11 Jun 03:35 AM
WorldRussian court outlaws opposition leader's groupsThe court outlawed organisations founded by Alexei Navalny by labelling them extremist.09 Jun 11:14 PM
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
