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
WorldThe end of the Russian fairy taleThe downing of the Malaysia Airlines passenger plane has exposed the chaos in Ukraine as a real war.19 Jul 02:42 AM
New ZealandNZ calls for protection of crash siteForeign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says New Zealand has used a special sitting of the UN Security Council to call for a full investigation into the crash of flight MH17.18 Jul 11:47 PM
WorldMH17: Is there a cover-up?Evidence is mounting that pro-Russian separatists were responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.18 Jul 10:09 PM
WorldDouble tragedy for Australian familyAn Australian family has been hit by both Malaysia Airlines tragedies.18 Jul 09:27 PM
World'He was a top bloke'Two Newcastle United fans on their way to New Zealand to see their football team's pre-season games were among the victims of the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17.18 Jul 09:12 PM
WorldMH17: A heartbreaking imageA single image proved especially poignant; a passenger’s travel book and holiday novel strewn on the grass.18 Jul 07:34 PM
New ZealandThugs knew jet wasn't military: expertAuckland aviation expert Irene King says the "thugs" who shot down the Malaysian airliner will never get away with claiming they thought their target was military.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: US, West leaders delve for factsRussia may be forced to take direct or indirect responsibility for loss of all aboard the Malaysian flight18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldUS swears hell to pay if Russia to blameTensions are ramping up between two global super powers after a Malaysia Airlines passenger flight was shot down over Ukraine.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: Scenes of unspeakable horrorScenes of horror, with crumpled corpses and body parts strewn amid the smouldering wreckage, greeted local villagers and pro-Russian rebels who were first on the crash site.18 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessInvestors duck for cover amid double disasterInvestor sentiment was hit across the globe by rising geopolitical tension following the downing of a Malaysian airliner and the start of an Israeli offensive into Gaza.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: Should we see the photos?News organisations have forever struggled with determining the line where news value ends and shock value and sensationalism begin.18 Jul 06:40 AM
WorldMH17: Could it trigger a chain reaction?If history is anything to go by, the downing of Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine could trigger a dangerous chain reaction.18 Jul 06:30 AM
WorldFlying over war zones: 'It's cheaper'Airlines were warned in April to avoid airspace over Ukraine, but experts suggest they preferred to save money on fuel.18 Jul 05:05 AM
AirlinesMH17: Gold prices skyrocket on uncertaintyGold futures posted the biggest gain in four weeks after Ukraine said rebels shot down a Malaysian jet carrying 295 people near its border with Russia. Palladium extended a rally to a 13-year high.18 Jul 04:00 AM
WorldMH370 widow 'floored' by new crashThe wife of a New Zealander who was on board MH370 says she was "absolutely floored" when she heard another Malaysia Airlines flight had ended in tragedy.18 Jul 02:31 AM
WorldPutin breaks news of crash to ObamaThe Kremlin said Mr Putin had informed President Obama of the disaster after learning of it just before a scheduled phone call between the two.18 Jul 12:55 AM
WorldMH17: Why do airlines fly over Ukraine?Airlines including Deutsche Lufthansa and KLM has said they will avoid flying over eastern Ukraine after the crash of a Malaysian Airlines jet.18 Jul 12:44 AM
WorldMH17: What we know - and don'tEverything you need to know about Malaysian Airlines MH17, which was shot down over Ukraine.17 Jul 11:02 PM
WorldPro-Russian separatist: 'We did warn you'A deleted social media post by a separatist militia leader has led to accusations that pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine are to blame for the Malaysia Airlines crash.17 Jul 10:15 PM
WorldPhotos: Malaysia Airlines MH17 shot downImages of Malaysia Airlines MH17 which crashed over Ukraine.17 Jul 07:15 PM
WorldWho shot down MH17?Soviet-built BUK surface-to-air missile launcher believed to have brought down Air Malaysia flight at 33,000ft.17 Jul 06:28 PM
WorldHow does MH17 compare with previous plane disasters?The deaths of 295 people aboard Flight MH17 is one of the worst post-war civilian airline incidents involving a plane brought down by a missile attack, gunfire or terrorist-related sabotage.17 Jul 06:13 PM
WorldCharles likens Putin to HitlerPrince Charles has compared Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler over Russia's actions in Ukraine.21 May 01:26 AM
WorldChaotic poll backs self-ruleThe volunteer in charge of the polling station was candid about the sort of election he admired.12 May 05:00 PM
WorldParade ignores carnageVladimir Putin made a triumphant visit to Crimea yesterday, as one of the bloodiest days of the conflict in eastern Ukraine pushed the country further toward civil war.10 May 05:00 PM
WorldTroops, rebels die in fighting at SlavianskRebels in Ukraine's eastern town of Slaviansk won a significant victory yesterday, shooting down a helicopter and killing four government troops in an ambush.06 May 05:00 PM
WorldKiev's troops seen as invading force, not liberatorsStrong local support for the rebel movement has proved a major barrier to Kiev in responding to the situation and the spate of violence.04 May 05:00 PM
