Latest from Ukraine

Lviv, Ukraine

The western Ukrainian city of Lviv provides a glimpse of what Krakow, Budapest, Prague and Vienna were like 25 years ago - before they became Central European tourist hot spots.

Ukraine: Living the high life

Two days in chilly Ukraine warm the tastebuds of Michael McKerrow.

Free PM or forget deal: EU

Soccer: Shape up or sit it out - Capello

Jailed former Ukrainian leader warns oppressed nation will revolt

Christchurch quakes scarier than Chernobyl

A woman who fled the biggest nuclear power disaster in history says the Christchurch earthquakes have been far more terrifying.

Troubling truths in the tracks of Chernobyl

As nuclear fears rise around the world, Robin McKiere visits the scene of Ukraine's 1986 explosion.

Kiev zoo a 'death trap' for animals

Animals just keep on dying of neglect at the notorious Kiev Zoo.

On a mission for marriage

Kiwi blokes are shipping in mail-order brides, new research suggests, because well-educated New Zealand women turn up their noses at their male counterparts.

Ukraine eyes extra $21.5b

Following fast on the declaration of additional help for Hungary, Ukraine has announced that it too will apply for fresh funding; a loan of US$14.9 billion ($21.5 billion) to help plug the country's budget deficit and boost investor confide

Europe warned Chernobyl still a threat 24 years on

Eggs hurled as Ukraine extends Russian naval base lease

Pro-Russia Yanukovych named winner of Ukraine vote

Presidential voting 'fair'

Yanukovych wins Ukraine election: exit poll

Piano duo deliver musical perfection

Unique melodies from rare partnership thrill and mesmerise.

Church attacks 'sinner' Elton John

Chernobyl: On a power trip

Amos Chapple heads to Chernobyl and has more than one toxic ex-Soviet experience.