WorldTulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debateSenate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.12 Feb 08:30 PM
World‘Time to work together’: Trump, Putin start talks to end Ukraine warTrump praised Putin, calling their call 'lengthy and highly productive'.12 Feb 06:13 PM
World‘Security guarantees’: Zelenskyy discusses US role in peace talksUkraine's president is open to swapping land with Russia for peace talks.12 Feb 12:05 AM
WorldBludgeoned to death for her baby: German couple jailed for lifeThe couple planned to pass off the baby girl as their own.10 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandKiwi Ukrainians warn against complacency as anniversary of Russian invasion nearsThe Ukrainian ambassador to New Zealand says support is an investment, not a charity.05 Feb 10:29 PM
WorldDoomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnightThe clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.28 Jan 08:33 PM
RacingJockey Craig Williams aids Ukraine with $3m fundraisingThe Australian jockey's wife hails from the European nation. 24 Jan 07:32 PM
World‘Make a deal’: Trump tells Putin to stop the war or face consequencesIn unusually critical remarks, Trump says Putin is 'destroying Russia' without a deal.22 Jan 07:38 PM
Australian OpenWatch: Svitolina delivers pro-Ukraine message after beating Russian opponentThe 30-year-old advanced to the quarter-finals in straight sets.20 Jan 05:10 AM
OpinionOpinion: Israel-Hamas ceasefire - Trump's return already impacting on global conflictsOPINION: Biden's claim for credit a pathetic attempt to secure his legacy as a statesman.15 Jan 07:10 PM
New Zealand'Lifesaving efforts': Charity to send 10 more ambulances to Ukraine'It will increase our evacuation and hospital transportation capability significantly.'12 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldBoris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a ‘f***ing idiot’ over imperial ambitionsThe former PM also hit out at Germany and other Nato members. 12 Jan 03:45 AM
WorldGerman couple pose as volunteers to ‘murder Ukrainian refugee and steal her baby’Young woman and mother drugged and beaten to death in plot to steal and raise newborn.08 Jan 06:45 PM
WorldTrump says he will rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’President-elect also threatened military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal.07 Jan 09:52 PM
World‘Bad look’: NZ caught up in Cook Islands ship seizure controversyFinns seize Cook Islands ship; NZ distances from sabotage link.28 Dec 08:15 PM
SportThe biggest international sports stories of 2024Looking back at some of the top stories outside the Olympics.26 Dec 05:01 PM
WorldPlane crash images spark speculation it was ‘accidentally shot down’Russian military bloggers suggest the plane could have been mistaken for Ukranian drone.25 Dec 10:43 PM
RoyalsCadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years, cut from King Charles' listQueen Elizabeth II would get boxes of her favourite Bournville chocolate every Christmas.24 Dec 12:10 AM
World‘Massive drone attack’: Kyiv accused as drones hit Kazan skyscraperKazan drone attack embarrasses Russia, targets shift to civilians.21 Dec 08:48 PM
New Zealand'With love from New Zealand': Kiwi K.A.R.E's life-saving mission in UkraineKiwi K.A.R.E was set up by former Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell.19 Dec 04:00 AM
World'Security guarantees': Zelenskyy meets Nato amid looming Trump presidencyEuropean leaders strategise on Ukraine as Trump's return raises concerns.18 Dec 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwardsOPINION: 'My insecurity stems from events both overseas and domestically.'17 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTrump suggests reversing US missile permissions for UkraineTrump criticises Ukraine strikes, claims they risk escalating conflict.16 Dec 07:43 PM
WorldUkraine claims Russia using North Korean soldiers in Kursk assaultsZelenskyy: 'Russians use North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, with noticeable losses.'15 Dec 11:45 PM
WorldTrump named Time's Person of the YearThe award is in acknowledgement of the mogul's stunning political comeback.12 Dec 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Lol': Kiwi 'mercenary' hits back after Russia sentences him to 14 years' jailKiwi says he 'breaks Russian soldiers and machines' in fight to free Ukraine.10 Dec 10:17 PM
BusinessUS disburses $34 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assetsUS says funds paid for by the windfall proceeds from Russia’s immobilised assets.10 Dec 06:43 PM
WorldTrump urges immediate ceasefire in Ukraine amid aid reduction talkZelenskyy seeks 'enduring' peace with Russia as Trump hints at reduced US aid.08 Dec 08:49 PM
WorldZelenskyy faces pressure to lower draft age amid war lossesPresident faces pressure as US warns of critical personnel shortages.08 Dec 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDonald Trump says he will not remove Jay Powell from Fed before term endsFinancial Times: President-elect also won’t rule out higher inflation from his tariffs.08 Dec 07:32 PM
WorldRussia tests hypersonic Zircon missile in Mediterranean drillsRussia's Tartus base may be at risk as rebels capture Aleppo in Syria.04 Dec 09:55 PM
WorldZelenskyy presses for more weapons as German chancellor visits amid peace talksUkraine faces intensified drone attacks; Scholz condemns Russia's energy strikes.02 Dec 10:09 PM
WorldZelenskyy demands Nato guarantees and weapons before talks with RussiaZelenskyy warns a weak position could allow Putin to reclaim territory in future talks.01 Dec 10:28 PM
WorldThe many lovers – and love children – of Vladimir PutinIncluding the German teacher, the cleaner and ‘Russia’s most flexible woman’.30 Nov 05:16 AM
