World‘Massive’ Russian strikes hit Ukraine energy sites in pre-Christmas attackRussia launched 635 drones and 38 missiles at cities and energy sites.23 Dec 05:45 PM
WorldMoscow car blast kills Russian general as Ukraine peace talks stallThe blast came as US, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators held talks in Miami.22 Dec 05:18 PM
WorldGaza strike kills Hamas commander and four others amid fragile ceasefireGaza civil defence says five people died when a civilian vehicle was hit.13 Dec 06:58 PM
World‘Very optimistic’: Trump envoy heads to Moscow with Ukraine war blueprintUS envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow.01 Dec 07:05 PM
World'I'm going to the front': Zelenskyy aide quits amid $175.4m corruption scandalHe denies any role in the 15-month embezzlement scheme but says he is 'desecrated'.30 Nov 03:45 AM
WorldSea drones hit major oil terminal hours before US-Ukraine peace talksThe damaged Caspian terminal handles about 1% of global oil supplies.29 Nov 09:39 PM
WorldPutin offers ceasefire if Ukraine yields occupied landWashington has drafted a new 20‑point plan to restart peace talks.27 Nov 06:36 PM
WorldKremlin signals hope but warns peace still distantUS envoy Steve Witkoff is expected in Moscow next week for further negotiations.26 Nov 07:11 PM
WorldMacron: Russia shows no sign of seeking Ukraine ceasefireTalks in Geneva saw allies reject parts of a US plan echoing Russia’s demands.25 Nov 07:57 PM
WorldUS upbeat but hurdles remain in bid to end Ukraine warKyiv says the US plan would force Ukraine to give up Donetsk and Lugansk.25 Nov 05:21 PM
WorldGermany says Russia must join peace talks on Ukraine warFriedrich Merz said Russia must join any talks to end the Ukraine war.24 Nov 07:44 PM
WorldZelenskyy cool on Trump peace proposal as US, European envoys head to GenevaDonald Trump's 28-point plan would see Ukraine cede land and restrict its military.23 Nov 05:20 AM
World‘We did not betray Ukraine’: Zelenskyy largely rejects Trump peace proposalRussia's Putin warns more cities could fall if Kyiv refuses the US-brokered proposal.21 Nov 07:00 PM
World26 killed in Russian strike on west Ukraine cityUS envoy Steve Witkoff will not attend peace talks in Turkey with Ukraine.19 Nov 10:03 PM
WorldZuma’s daughter linked to recruiting Africans for Russian warCyril Ramaphosa has ordered a probe into South Africans fighting for Russia.19 Nov 08:54 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Russia continues attacks on Ukraine despite peace talksNZ Herald Morning News Update | Russia continues attacks on Ukraine despite peace talks. The cost of meat continues to rise as we send more and more offshore. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Nov 06:35 PM
New ZealandWhy is the Luftwaffe flying over New Zealand?Former foes train in Aotearoa as Germany and NZ adapt to a rapidly changing world order.14 Nov 06:00 PM
WorldUkrainian capital faces 'massive' attack as Russia targets infrastructureOne person was killed and at least 15 injured in the wave of strikes.14 Nov 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Xi Jinping’s military purges show unease about China’s nuclear forcesNYTimes Analysis: China's ability to manage its growing nuclear arsenal is under question.13 Nov 07:58 PM
WorldZelenskyy ally hit with sanctions amid graft probeThe Ukrainian President also fired two ministers as he moved to restore public trust.13 Nov 05:30 PM
LifestyleKing leads nation in silence to honour fallenAround 10,000 veterans stood in silence as Big Ben struck 11am.09 Nov 07:40 PM
WorldUkraine faces power cuts after major Russian attacks on energy gridA drone strike in Dnipro killed one woman and injured six, including a child.08 Nov 07:36 AM
New ZealandMilitary museum owner open to changing controversial Nazi displayOwner Don Pelvin says he is open to adding details about Nazi war crimes.04 Nov 07:07 PM
WorldUkraine sends special forces to hold key city under Russian assaultPokrovsk lies on a key supply route vital to Ukraine’s eastern defences.01 Nov 10:17 PM
WorldIsrael launches strikes on Gaza after Netanyahu orders 'powerful' attacksIn response, Hamas said it would delay handing over the remains of another hostage.28 Oct 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySurprise find under 153-year-old Auckland university buildingA well dating back to the 1800s and a stone plaque were found during building restoration.20 Oct 11:00 PM
