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
WorldPutin critic Alexei Navalny 'could die at any moment' - doctorThe imprisoned 44-year-old is in the third week of a hunger strike.17 Apr 09:01 PM
WorldUS to sanction Russia over cyber attacks, election interferenceThe US sanctions will be the first retaliatory act against Kremlin for last year's hack.15 Apr 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPutin's secret army – and the chef he chose to run itTimes: How did a former hot-dog seller end up becoming one of Russia's most powerful men?14 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIs it time to forge closer trade links with Russia?Opinion: Chinese suspension of seafood exports is a timely reminded to consider options.12 Apr 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'You can't trust anyone': Russia's hidden Covid-19 toll is an open secretNew York Times: Russia is growing used to living in a pandemic.11 Apr 04:03 AM
WorldUS backs Ukraine amid military build-up at Russian borderFighting between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian troops first broke out in 2014.09 Apr 01:00 AM
WorldXi and Putin tighten their grips on powerThey're not leaders for life — not technically, at least.07 Apr 11:58 PM
WorldPutin's power grab: Russian leader signs law securing two more termsRussia's President rewrites the rules so he can potentially hold on to power until 2036.06 Apr 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWhy NZ's big Apec challenge is so importantProgress on key trade issues is a major part of the forum - chairman04 Apr 09:00 PM
WorldThree Russian bomber pilots killed by ejection seat glitchThe crew were accidentally shot out of the long-range bomber during pre-flight checks.23 Mar 11:34 PM
WorldIce cold: Putin stars in 'killer' new photoshootThe photos are the latest publicity photos showing Putin in the Russian wilderness.21 Mar 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldRussia erupts in fury over Biden calling Putin a killerNew York Times: The Kremlin described Biden's comments as "very bad".18 Mar 09:09 PM
World'Killer' with 'no soul': Biden's vicious Putin accusationBiden's comment after report connected Kremlin to online interference in 2020 election17 Mar 05:22 PM
WorldThe innocent victims of Syria's 10-year warAbout 12,000 Syrian children killed or wounded and half the population displaced.10 Mar 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumSportComplaints of emotional abuse roil synchronised swimmingNew York Times: More than 100 athletes from a dozen nations spill the ugly truth.10 Mar 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Your personality deforms': Alexei Navalny sent to notoriously harsh prisonNew York Times: The disciplinary measures are considered harsh even by Russian standards.01 Mar 08:02 PM
WorldRussian diplomats forced to leave North Korea by hand-operated rail cartPandemic restrictions forced the officials to cross the border under their own steam.26 Feb 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIs 'avalanche' the answer to a 62-year-old Russian mystery over 9 deaths?New York Times: The mystery has inspired conspiracy theories for decades.26 Feb 04:00 AM
