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 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
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
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
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
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
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
