WorldTrump’s 2026 affordability message competes with foreign policy pushUS President has been clear he won't back down from list of foreign entanglements.11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside the digital war Kiwis face when heading to Ukraine front linesRon Mark warns even innocent family posts can expose Kiwis to Russian targeting.11 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldRussian strikes leave half of Kyiv's flats without heatingAround 6000 Kyiv apartment blocks have lost heating in the deep freeze.09 Jan 09:42 PM
TennisElina Svitolina completes comeback win over Sonay Kartal for semi-final spotWatch09 Jan 07:17 PM
WorldLions and tigers wounded after Russia bombs Ukrainian zooMost of Feldman EcoPark's rare birds were killed when a shell hit their aviary.03 Jan 02:45 AM
WorldZelenskyy names intelligence boss Kyrylo Budanov to top aide roleBudanov, 39, is famed in Ukraine for covert strikes deep inside Russia.03 Jan 02:16 AM
WorldRussia blames Ukraine for deadly New Year drone strikeVolodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is '10%' away from a peace deal.01 Jan 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUkraine did not target Putin’s home, CIA findsNY Times: Russia had used the claim of an attack as a threat to harden its stance on talks01 Jan 04:32 AM
WorldPutin wishes Russians victory in Ukraine in New Year speechThe Russian President used his New Year message to praise 'heroes' fighting in Ukraine.31 Dec 09:58 PM
WorldFrom grief to fireworks: How the world welcomed 2026Crowds in Sydney paused for a minute's silence before 9 tonnes of fireworks.31 Dec 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe separation: Inside the unravelling US-Ukraine partnershipNew York Times: This is the chaotic, previously untold story behind the past year.31 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldAs Russia’s war grinds on, its society is frayingVeterans gain cash payouts, new status and free land as PTSD and crime fears grow.31 Dec 04:00 PM
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
WorldRussia accuses Ukraine of attacking Putin's official residenceVolodymyr Zelensky says the alleged strike is a fabrication to justify attacks.29 Dec 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Trade reality check - why India, not Luxon, is likely to gain mostOPINION: When India makes concessions to our dairy products, we will be on a win.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Counting every day’: The soldier who spent more than a year on the front lineNew York Times: Sergeant Serhii Tyschenko says, 'I honestly don’t know how I coped'.29 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldExplainer: What to know about the Ukraine talks, and sticking pointsThere was no immediate breakthrough with negotiations on the war to continue in January.29 Dec 01:38 AM
WorldTrump says it will be clear within 'weeks' if Ukraine war can endUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Florida.28 Dec 10:42 PM
WorldRussia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelenskyy’s US visitZelenskyy said the attack showed Russia did not want to end its invasion.27 Dec 05:57 PM
WorldExplosions rock Kyiv as missiles and drones target capital amid new peace planSeveral powerful explosions rocked Kyiv ahead of meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump.27 Dec 12:56 AM
WorldZelenskyy says he will meet Trump soon, citing progress in peace planThe meeting suggests Washington and Kyiv are close to a joint position to end the war.26 Dec 06:13 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
