WorldRussia: West is insane to question ‘drone attack’ on Putin’s homeLavrov claims 91 drones targeted Putin’s fortified Valdai lake estate.30 Dec 06:10 PM
New ZealandFrom Tauranga mayor to Ukraine lifeline: Honour for Tenby PowellTenby Powell becomes an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2026.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō recipients namedThey include a former mayor, doctor, and two Citizens Advice Bureau managers.30 Dec 04:00 PM
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PremiumWorld‘Counting every day’: The soldier who spent more than a year on the front line29 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldPope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessingKing Charles calls for 'compassion and reconciliation'.25 Dec 05:18 PM
WorldUkraine’s new peace plan – and what each point meansThe 20-point plan offers Ukraine Nato-style defence guarantees for future attacks.24 Dec 07:38 PM
WorldZelenskyy open to withdrawing troops in new peace draftUkraine's leader has given details of an updated peace plan.24 Dec 05:14 PM
World‘Massive’ Russian strikes hit Ukraine energy sites in pre-Christmas attackRussia launched 635 drones and 38 missiles at cities and energy sites.23 Dec 05:45 PM
World2025 in review: Russia’s economy drives its war, but roadblocks wait Four years of heavy military spending set to come due for Vladimir Putin.23 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldMoscow car blast kills Russian general as Ukraine peace talks stallThe blast came as US, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators held talks in Miami.22 Dec 05:18 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Dec 06:36 PM
WorldZelenskyy presses EU to tap Russian assets at crunch summitLeaders warn Ukraine faces a cash crunch from April without fresh EU support.18 Dec 07:48 PM
WorldPutin: European leaders are ‘pigs’ who will be replacedPutin vowed to ‘liberate’ occupied Ukrainian regions on the battlefield.17 Dec 10:25 PM
WorldThe Nato-style security guarantees designed to stop Putin striking againAmerican jets and missiles based in Nato states could strike if Russia breaches a truce.17 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldRussia: US has promised us Ukrainian territorySergei Lavrov claims Washington accepts Russia’s demands over Ukrainian land.16 Dec 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe turbulent times of Friedrich MerzNY Times: The Chancellor has emerged as the closest thing Europe has to a political pilot.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday December 16, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Father-son terror link to go under microscope and US offers Ukraine major security support | Tuesday, December 16, 2025Watch16 Dec 12:37 AM
WorldBelarus frees Nobel laureate and protest icon in US-brokered prisoner dealThe US-brokered deal freed 123 detainees in exchange for sanctions relief.13 Dec 09:32 PM
World'He wants action': Trump frustration grows over Ukraine war peace planKyiv says a new US plan still expects Ukraine to give up land to Russia.11 Dec 09:11 PM
WorldNato chief: Prepare for war with RussiaMark Rutte warned Nato must prepare for conflict spreading across Europe.11 Dec 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi in Ukraine says he’s determined to stay'Some big loud nights' of Russian attacks won't stop the defiant Kiwi.10 Dec 10:00 PM
WorldTrump’s team sees Europe’s ‘erasure’ as Europeans see a hostile USTransatlantic relations between the US and Europe have hit a low point.10 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTrump warns Zelenskyy: Accept war deal by Christmas or face ‘losing’ UkraineZelenskyy is touring European capitals to rally backing for his counter-plan.09 Dec 06:45 PM
WorldEuropean allies back Zelenskyy after Trump criticismGerman Chancellor says he's 'sceptical' about key details in the latest US peace proposal.08 Dec 05:19 PM
WorldChernobyl unable to prevent radiation leak after Russian strikeInspectors warn radioactive dust could escape from the damaged shelter.08 Dec 01:27 AM
WorldRussia rapidly gains territory in Ukraine as peace talks stallTrump's peace plan asked Kyiv to hand over vast areas and limit its army.07 Dec 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldRecruiting for war: How Ukraine's messaging has changedNY Times: Early ads were a call to arms. As public enthusiasm waned, approaches evolved.07 Dec 04:00 PM