WorldThe ancient machine gun fighting back 'human waves' of Russian troops‘It’s a weapon from the first World War being used in the third World War.’18 Mar 04:29 AM
WorldHow a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi's visit to RussiaXi Jinping plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in Moscow.18 Mar 02:46 AM
WorldTurkey’s president says he will back Finland’s Nato bidSweden still out in cold, over Erdogan's soft on "terrorism" claims.17 Mar 10:32 PM
WorldSlovakia follows Poland in sending fighter jets to UkraineSlovakia's PM Prime Minister Eduard Heger says his govt is “on the right side of history".17 Mar 08:38 PM
WorldICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine war crimesWarrant is for alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukraine.17 Mar 04:09 PM
WorldUN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of war crimes in UkraineThe report comes a year after Russian airstrike on theatre in Mariupol killed hundreds.16 Mar 10:51 PM
World2.5 tons of uranium missing in Libya, UN nuclear watchdog saysUN trying to "clarify the circumstances" and "current location" of the nuclear material.16 Mar 07:28 PM
WorldWatch: Pentagon video shows Russian jet dumping fuel on US droneThe drone crash in the Black Sea this week raised tensions between Moscow and Washington.16 Mar 06:29 PM
WorldPoland first Nato member to give Ukraine fighter jetsDebate over whether to provide non-Nato Ukraine with fighter jets has raged for a year.16 Mar 04:36 PM
WorldBelarusian psychiatrists told to snitch on pro-Ukraine patientsDetained psychiatrists being pressured to betray “unreliable” patients to the authorities.16 Mar 02:20 AM
New Zealand'My brother!' Extraordinary moment NZ fighter is recognised by Ukrainian POWFootage emerges from frontline where Kiwi volunteer is fighting.13 Mar 09:59 PM
WorldHas Putin's assault on Bukhmut stalled?Fighting believed to be at a standstill in eastern Ukrainian city.12 Mar 05:53 PM
WorldAustralia to buy nuclear-powered subs made in US under Aukus agreementIt comes after Australia cancelled a multibillion-dollar contract for a French-built fleet09 Mar 08:10 PM
WorldUkraine nuclear power plant reconnected after massive missile strikeUN nuclear watchdog head slams “complacency" amid spectre of catastrophe again.09 Mar 05:44 PM
WorldVeterans testify of ‘catastrophic’ impact of Afghan collapseActive service members describe harrowing withdrawal from Afghanistan.08 Mar 11:05 PM
WorldWhy are migrants in small boats a heated issue in the UK?Illegal asylum seekers have been trying to enter British shores for years to find work.08 Mar 09:04 PM
WorldThe flowers of war: Meet the Ukraine blacksmith turning guns and ammo into artViktor Mikhalev is transforming weapons from the frontline into poignant symbols.08 Mar 08:22 PM
WorldGermany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reportsMedia reports claim pro-Ukraine group sabotaged fuel supply.08 Mar 05:43 PM
WorldUK govt admits tough new plan to stop Channel migrants 'pushes law'“If you enter Britain illegally, you will be detained and swiftly removed,” govt says.07 Mar 06:49 PM
New Zealand'We can't start writing cheques' - PM defends declined pleas to help Ukraine grain harvestThe Prime Minister says there are processes New Zealand has to follow.06 Mar 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRussian invasion: Nanaia Mahuta declines desperate Ukraine grain harvest pleaDocuments obtained by Herald show how $11m NZ machines could’ve helped save food stocks.06 Mar 04:28 AM
WorldGermany warns of ‘consequences’ if China sends arms to RussiaOlaf Scholz has threatened to crack down on China if they send weapons and aid to Russia.05 Mar 09:06 PM
WorldFalklands are British, UK says as Argentina pulls out of agreement, seeks new talksThe longstanding dispute over the South Atlantic territory sparked a 1982 war.04 Mar 05:40 PM
WorldCivilians flee embattled Bakhmut as Ukrainian pullout loomsAnalysts say it seems preparations are under way for Ukrainian withdrawal from key city.04 Mar 04:50 PM
WorldUS sending bridge-launchers to Ukraine in latest military aid packageThe portable systems are part of a new US$400 million military aid package for Ukraine.03 Mar 08:36 PM
WorldBelarus jails Nobel Peace Price winner for 10 yearsAles Bialiatski and 3 colleagues jailed in crackdown on dissent by Russian ally Belarus.03 Mar 06:53 PM
WorldUS, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasionUS Sec of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at G20.02 Mar 07:40 PM
WorldPutin claims Ukraine troops storm across border into RussiaBut Ukraine says Moscow is being provocative and staging a "false flag" attack.02 Mar 04:47 PM
WorldChina, Belarus presidents call for Ukraine ceasefire, talksPresidents urge a ceasefire to bring about a political settlement to Ukraine conflict.01 Mar 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Leadership in an emergencyOPINION: Our editorial on what NZ can learn with its own natural disasters.27 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldUkraine residents cling on as troops repel new front at VuhledarFrontline between Ukrainian and Russian forces stretches over hundreds of kilometres.26 Feb 05:57 PM
WorldChina issues peace plan; Zelensky says he’ll await detailsChina is calling for a ceasefire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.24 Feb 09:48 PM
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