WorldUnleash nuclear weapons on Ukraine, Chechen warlord tells PutinRamzan Kadyrov calls for an intensification of the war after Putin suffers another defeat.01 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldRussia blindfolds, detains Ukraine nuclear plant chiefThe plant is a strategic trophy for Russia and has triggered worldwide concern.01 Oct 06:10 PM
WorldRussia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key cityLyman, 160km southeast of Kharkiv, had been an important link in the Russian front line.01 Oct 05:45 PM
New Zealand'Sham referenda': NZ condemns Russia's annexations"We continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine in defence of its sovereignty," PM says.01 Oct 12:54 AM
WorldBiden vows Russia won't 'get away with' Ukraine annexationBiden slaps on sanctions, warns Putin he can't "get away with" seizing Ukrainian land.30 Sep 08:34 PM
Olympics'No plans to return': Russian Olympic flag bearer flees countryShe's won five Olympic golds and is the country's Olympic secretary general.30 Sep 06:02 PM
WorldPutin annexes four Ukraine regions, Zelensky submits Nato bidIt is the biggest land grab since World War II.30 Sep 05:17 PM
New ZealandNZ joins 'sham' condemnation over Russia referendaReferenda in occupied Ukraine to stay under Russia rule labelled illegal and rigged.30 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldRussia Ukraine War: Russian men break arms and legs to avoid being sent to Ukraine frontlineImages posted online show those eligible for mass mobilisation mutilating each other.30 Sep 04:21 AM
WorldPutin's troops face 'looming' defeat as Kremlin prepares to annex Ukrainian regionsRussia is poised to annex four more areas of Ukraine after 'sham' elections.30 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandRussia-Ukraine War: Kiwis' donations helping Ukrainians get back on their feetThe money is helping refugees to get visas and benefits in Europe.30 Sep 12:28 AM
World'Bald-face land grab': Russia to annex more of UkraineThe UN has decried the proposed annexation as 'a dangerous escalation' and illegal.29 Sep 08:23 PM
WorldKremlin to formally annex four Ukrainian regionsThe official annexation was widely expected following 'referendums'.29 Sep 10:20 AM
New ZealandTwo Kiwi reservist soldiers might be in Ukraine, says NZDFTwo Reserve Army soldiers may be in Ukraine or have been previously, say NZDF.29 Sep 05:43 AM
WorldDad's Army: Putin a laughing stock with new recruits and desperate measuresWith medical supplies running low, men told to ask wives for tampons to use as bandages.29 Sep 05:28 AM
WorldNo talks with Putin if its land annexed - ZelenskyyUkraine's president has blasted Russia's annexation as a 'crime against all states'.29 Sep 01:15 AM
WorldRussia poised to annex four occupied provincesA referendum, seen as a 'sham' by the West, allows Russia to annex four Ukraine regions.28 Sep 11:44 PM
WorldHow real are Putin's nuclear threats?Putin has been raising the stakes with threats of nuclear war against Ukraine for months.28 Sep 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Russians flee, Putin sends armoured vehicles to the bordersNew York Times: Satellite images show vehicles queuing for miles at border crossings.28 Sep 01:30 AM
World'Use tampons to staunch bullet wounds', Russian army recruits toldA female doctor advises new recruits they need to bring their own first aid supplies.28 Sep 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNightmare scenario: Brinkmanship not seen since the Cuban Missile CrisisOPINION: If Russia chooses a nuclear option, the US will respond decisively.27 Sep 11:46 PM
BusinessMeta disables propaganda network targeting EuropeMeta claims to have disabled a massive disinformation campaign targeting Ukraine.27 Sep 11:19 PM
WorldPro-Moscow officials: All four occupied Ukraine regions vote to join Russia93 per cent of the ballots cast in the Zaporizhzhia region supported annexation.27 Sep 10:16 PM
WorldAerial photos show incredible queues: More than 194,000 Russians fleePutin's mobilisation has sent Russian nationals fleeing in droves to avoid conscription.27 Sep 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: My family knows that Putin will get whatever result he wantsNew York Times: "My family is not being liberated. It is about to be subjugated."27 Sep 08:27 PM
World'Deliberate actions': Footage of Russian gas pipeline leaks after explosionsMethane being released by the explosions will have a large environmental impact.27 Sep 07:12 PM
WorldExplainer: Putin cornered and sending in 'cannon fodder' - will he go nuclear?'Putin's mobilisation of troops is unlikely to improve Russia's fortunes says expert.27 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldPutin's nuclear threat: What US means when it says 'catastrophic consequences'Should Russians use nuclear weapons, what are options for any retaliation from the West?27 Sep 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldRussia admits to draft problems as anger flares into violenceNew York Times: Kremlin acknowledged its new military draft has been rife with problems.27 Sep 02:05 AM
WorldPutin's call-up fuels Russians' anger, protests and violenceThe partial mobilisation of Russia has caused mass protests across the country.26 Sep 09:15 PM
WorldPutin grants Russian citizenship to Edward SnowdenSnowden has been living in Russia since 2013 to escape prosecution in the U.S.26 Sep 06:42 PM
EntertainmentRoger Waters hits a wall in Poland - gigs cancelledKrakow official says former Pink Floyd frontman is not welcome after pro-Russia comments.26 Sep 05:51 PM
WorldUkrainians scared by Russia's preordained referendumsUkrainians report Russian soldiers are going from door to door, forcing people to vote.26 Sep 05:21 PM
WorldRussian military recruiter shot amid fear of Ukraine call-upEfforts to mobilise hundreds of thousands of men to wage war are met with resistance.26 Sep 04:57 PM