PremiumPremiumWorldAnalysis: A cornered Putin is more dangerous than everNew York Times: In a speech, he recast the war in Ukraine and made clear it could spread.22 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZ government actively considering expulsion of Russian ambassadorGeorgii Zuev could be expelled amid growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.22 Sep 05:51 AM
World'Send Putin to the trenches': Outraged Russians protest, flee countryThe announcement caused a panic among men, mostly young, to get out of the country.22 Sep 03:03 AM
PoliticsArdern applauds 'powerful' UN speech by Ukrainian PresidentJacinda Ardern joined a standing ovation to a powerful speech by the Ukrainian President.22 Sep 12:25 AM
WorldWhat would happen if Putin unleashes a nuclear strikePutin's latest threat has revived fears he could drop atomic bombs on Ukraine.22 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldExplainer: Key points from Vladimir Putin's call-up speechHere's a look at key takeaways from Putin's speech and the West's reaction to it.21 Sep 10:14 PM
WorldZelensky urges world leaders to punish Russia for invasionHe said his forces 'can return the Ukrainian flag to our entire territory'.21 Sep 09:47 PM
TravelRush on one-way plane tickets in Russia after dire turnOne way tickets to Dubai have surged to $15,469 out of Russia.21 Sep 08:52 PM
WorldRussian separatists release 10, including two US veteransThe released prisoners are safely in the hands of the US embassy in Saudi Arabia.21 Sep 08:52 PM
WorldChina's surprise reaction to Putin nuclear threatChina has called for a 'ceasefire' following Putin's speech threatening nuclear war.21 Sep 08:28 PM
New ZealandArdern pledges continued support after second meeting with Ukraine PMJacinda Ardern met twice with Ukraine's prime minister at the UN event.21 Sep 07:21 PM
WorldRussians protest, rush to escape call-up to Ukraine warFlights booked out even as one-way fares rise to more than $15,000.21 Sep 05:51 PM
World'It's not a bluff': Putin's nuclear threat to West as partial military call-up announced"Citizens who are currently in the reserve will be subject to conscription," Putin says.21 Sep 08:40 AM
WorldPutin fails to turn up to own war speechRussian leader was expected to announce a major move in the war against Ukraine.20 Sep 06:02 PM
WorldUkraine war: Proof Russia now 'clearly in a panic'A bold offensive has seen Ukraine reclaim major areas from Russian forces.20 Sep 08:17 AM
WorldUkraine's counter-offensive recaptures first village in LuhanskDefence expert describes Kremlin's troops as "an army in crisis".20 Sep 12:47 AM
World'Nuclear terrorism': War in Ukraine takes disturbing turn after Russian attack"It's a very, very dangerous and illegal act to be targeting a nuclear station."19 Sep 06:08 PM
World'Lack of any strategic insight': Putin's blunders run deeper than UkraineThe war in Ukraine is just the latest in a series of blunders made by Putin.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpy agency says 170,000 cyberattacks launched on NZThe cyberwar frontier is an increasingly complex and busy environment.19 Sep 05:35 AM
World'Screams': Horror discovery in UkraineAs Russians are forced out of territory they held, photos emerge of "torture chambers".19 Sep 04:16 AM
World'Ukraine must be free': Zelenskyy swears to fight onRussia has been forced to retreat as the Ukraine counter-offensive hits hard.18 Sep 10:59 PM
WorldUkraine alleges torture at village near Russian borderPresident Zelenskyy says 'torture chambers' were discovered around the Kharkiv region.18 Sep 09:41 PM
WorldVatican envoy comes under fire in Ukraine as he delivers aidVatican Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski and entourage forced to take cover.18 Sep 06:15 PM
World'All will soon be Ukraine': Troops break through Russia's frontlineBritish defence says such a breach will humiliate the Kremlin.18 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldInside the firefight: Report reveals what led to Kiwi soldier's death in UkraineKiwi photojournalist Tom Mutch reports from the ground.17 Sep 08:45 AM
WorldUkraine rains down barrage of Himars missile strikes on Kherson invadersIllegal occupiers were meeting when defenders struck with destructive weapons.17 Sep 01:14 AM
World'Not an era for war': India's PM admonishes Putin over UkraineThe Indian leader has scolded the Russian president over his invasion of Ukraine.17 Sep 12:00 AM
World'War crimes': Ukrainian president says mass burial site contains torture victimsExhumations have begun at the site where more than 400 graves were found yesterday.16 Sep 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has Russia lost the war in Ukraine?OPINION: Our editorial on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's show of defiance at Izium.16 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldUkraine's president: Mass grave found near recaptured cityRussia's forces left Izium last week amid a stunning Ukrainian counteroffensive15 Sep 09:47 PM
World'Torment of hell:' Ukraine medic describes Russian tortureUkraine says it has documented nearly 34,000 Russian war crimes since February's invasion.15 Sep 07:41 PM
WorldPutin thanks China for its 'balanced' stance over UkraineChinese President Xi Jinping pledges ongoing support for Moscow's "core interests".15 Sep 07:05 PM
WorldCar crashes with vehicle carrying Ukraine president ZelenskyThe president had just returned from visiting an area reclaimed by Ukrainian soldiers.15 Sep 02:58 AM
WorldUkrainian flag raised in retaken city after Russian retreatIzium was left devastated after the Russian invasion, with signs of torture evident.14 Sep 08:32 PM