WorldNo military with Ukraine aidRussia's defence secretary has assured his US counterpart that there are no military personnel in its controversial aid convoy for Ukraine, the US says.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMH17: Kiwi victim finally identifiedThe Otaki man who was killed when his Malaysia Airlines flight was shot down over the Ukraine has been formally identified.14 Aug 12:33 AM
WorldIs Moscow’s Ukraine aid convoy legit?People should be sceptical of Moscow’s huge aid convoy to eastern Ukraine, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says.12 Aug 08:58 PM
New ZealandPutin gamble goes wrongNato officials say Russia has massed 20,000 troops in battle-readiness near the border, backed by Spetsnaz commandos, tanks and aircraft.07 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: More remains collectedDutch and Australian experts have gathered more remains from the crash site of Flight MH17 in east Ukraine.02 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldLand mines laid near MH17 site - reportReports that land mines have been laid near the MH17 crash site in Ukraine are "utterly despicable", Australia's Foreign Minister says.30 Jul 09:03 PM
WorldThreat to sue over MH17 'dead' claimParents of an MH17 passenger are threatening to sue anyone who suggests, without evidence, that their daughter is dead.29 Jul 10:29 PM
WorldMH17 body identification harrowingAbout 200 forensic experts from around the world are identifying the MH17 bodies at a military barracks in a Dutch forest.29 Jul 01:44 AM
New ZealandMH17: Kiwi victim's memorial underwayToday's memorial service for Malaysia Airlines victim Rob Ayley will be held at the same church where he regularly played the drums.28 Jul 04:19 AM
WorldMH17 investigation abandoned by fightingA Dutch-led investigation team including 11 Australian police officers has had to abandon a plan to visit the MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine due to safety concerns.27 Jul 07:08 PM
WorldPutin faces lawsuit over MH17 disasterVladimir Putin is facing a multimillion-dollar legal action for his alleged role in the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet over eastern Ukraine.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMemorial for MH17 victimThe family of Rob Ayley, who was killed on flight MH17, will hold a private memorial tomorrow while they wait for his body to be returned.26 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldRussia to deliver heavier rockets: USThe United States says it has evidence that Russia is planning to deliver "heavier and more powerful" rocket launchers to pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine.25 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: 'We believe our daughter is alive'The Perth-based parents of a woman believed to be an MH17 crash victim are on their way to the Ukrainian crash site, still believing she's alive.24 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis line up for airline's refund offerAfter two tragic incidents within months involving Malaysia Airlines, hundreds of Kiwis have gained refunds for flights with the company.24 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: How digital sleuths are unravelling the mysteryIn the agonising quest to pin down exactly what happened when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 went down over Ukraine last week, Web archivists and other digital sleuths are playing an unusual — potentially pivotal — role.23 Jul 06:00 AM
WorldIs this what brought down MH17?Ukraine’s security services has released photographs and videos it says show Russian-made BUK-M1 surface-to-air missile systems inside the rebel-held area.22 Jul 10:14 PM
WorldMH17: Dutch experts ready to take bodiesThe Dutch military plane that will transport the bodies of those who died on MH17 has landed in the Ukraine city of Kharkiv.22 Jul 04:40 AM
WorldMH17: Australians to help identify bodiesAustralian officials are set to start the grim task of identifying the victims of the MH17 crash, backed by a UN Security Council resolution endorsing full international co-operation.22 Jul 01:10 AM
WorldRussia's Ukraine jet claimA senior Russian officer has claimed that a Ukrainian military jet was flying just a few kilometres from the Malaysian Airlines plane minutes before it was downed.21 Jul 09:49 PM
WorldMH17: Train morgue focus of tug of warA train is the makeshift morgue housing nearly 200 bodies collected from the crash site of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17.21 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldAbbott calls families of MH17 victimsPrime Minister Tony Abbott has started the sensitive task of contacting the families of the 37 Australian citizens and residents killed in the MH17 disaster.21 Jul 04:41 AM
WorldMH17: Dad on leave after kids killedThe father of three Australian children killed on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 has taken indefinite leave from his job as head of Buxton Resources.21 Jul 02:45 AM
New ZealandNZ diplomat sent to monitor MH17 investigationA New Zealand diplomat from Moscow has been sent to Kiev to monitor an investigation into the Malaysia Air disaster, Prime Minister John Key says.20 Jul 07:58 PM
WorldMH17 bodies loaded onto train by rebels192 bodies found after MH17 crashed to the ground have been bundled into black body bags and loaded into large refrigerated train cars, bound for the rebel heartland.20 Jul 07:30 PM
WorldMH17: Putin 'needs to stand up' - KeyJohn Key says he is "deeply concerned" by the lack of access to the MH17 crash site and has called on Vladimir Putin to show leadership on the issue.20 Jul 02:20 AM
WorldMH17 tragedy: The victimsMalaysia Airlines have released the names of the 283 passengers and 15 crew on flight MH17.19 Jul 10:05 PM
WorldAustralian experts join investigationAustralian experts will join a team of international investigators who will travel to the MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine as soon as it’s safe to do so.19 Jul 09:22 PM
New Zealand'My boy died in the sky'A Dutch couple coming to New Zealand to visit their Taupo-based daughter on a "trip of a lifetime" were among those killed on MH17.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMH17: NZ citizen namedThe sole New Zealand citizen on board the ill-fated MH17 flight has been remembered as a "warm, creative and generous" person.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFriends mourn former Queenstown manA popular former Auckland and Queenstown restaurateur was on board the ill-fated Malaysian Airlines flight MH17.19 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: The black box scuffleIn the case of MH17, the political instability between Ukraine and Russia could hamper operations.19 Jul 04:35 AM