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Watch: Family rescued from rubble in Ukraine
After Russian strikes on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, rescue workers free a family from under the rubble of their destroyed home. Video / AP
'Particularly shocking': More missiles launched at Ukraine
Zelenskyy urges G-7 leaders to hit Russia's energy sector with tougher sanctions.
'Utter brutality': Russian missile strikes on Ukraine biggest attack in months
At least 11 dead and 64 injured by cruise missile strikes on 14 regions of Ukraine.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 11 October, 2022
Explosions rock central Kyiv, co-governance referendum on the cards? And good news in time for your summer getaway in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'A terrorist act': Putin's reprisal for bridge explosion strikes apartment block
High-rise residential building collapses under barrage of six Russian missiles.
'Judgment day': Theories about Russian bridge explosion emerge as Putin plots revenge
Putin prepares to step up Ukraine response as theories emerge.
'Humiliated': Putin facing harsh reality, 'unthinkable' plan
Vladimir Putin is running out of options. His best chance of survival is an unlikely route
'Punch in the face for Putin': Massive explosion rocks Crimea bridge
A massive explosion has downed a key bridge connecting Russia and Crimea.
Explainer: Russia's military woes mount amid Ukraine attacks
The setbacks have badly dented the image of a powerful Russian military.
Ukraine could recapture Crimea as fleeing Russians flounder
Taking territory annexed by Putin in 2014 is now a 'very real possibility', official says.
Ukraine nuclear workers recount abuse, threats from Russians
A security guard at the nuclear plant survived an attack at his home by Russian forces.
Ukraine hopes to restart Europe's largest nuclear plant
Damaged Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was shut down due to radiation fears.
Ukraine reclaims more territory in southern Kherson
Kyiv makes gains in one of the four regions illegally annexed by Moscow last week.
Russia-Ukraine war: 10 torture sites located in Izium
Based on accounts of survivors and police, AP journalists located 10 torture sites in the town and gained access to five of them. Video / AP
10 torture sites in 1 town: Russia sowed pain, fear in Izium
How torture became arbitrary, widespread and routine in captured Ukraine settlement.
Special report: NZSAS takes fresh look at historic link to 'murderers'
Historical links to the Forest Rangers and Gustavus von Tempsky cause NZSAS discomfort.
Editorial: Increasingly cornered Putin lashes out
EDITORIAL: Putin's war hasn't been going his way and he's escalating in response.
Unleash nuclear weapons on Ukraine, Chechen warlord tells Putin
Ramzan Kadyrov calls for an intensification of the war after Putin suffers another defeat.
Protesters attack French Embassy in Burkina Faso after coup
Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba has been overthrown nine months after he mounted a coup.
Russia blindfolds, detains Ukraine nuclear plant chief
The plant is a strategic trophy for Russia and has triggered worldwide concern.
Russia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key city
Lyman, 160km southeast of Kharkiv, had been an important link in the Russian front line.
'Sham referenda': NZ condemns Russia's annexations
"We continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine in defence of its sovereignty," PM says.
Biden vows Russia won't 'get away with' Ukraine annexation
Biden slaps on sanctions, warns Putin he can't "get away with" seizing Ukrainian land.
Putin annexes four Ukraine regions, Zelensky submits Nato bid
It is the biggest land grab since World War II.
Russia-Ukraine War: Kiwis' donations helping Ukrainians get back on their feet
The money is helping refugees to get visas and benefits in Europe.
Kremlin-backed vote in Russian-held Ukraine
Kremlin-backed vote in Russian-held Ukraine. Video /AP
'Use tampons to staunch bullet wounds', Russian army recruits told
A female doctor advises new recruits they need to bring their own first aid supplies.
Roger Waters hits a wall in Poland - gigs cancelled
Krakow official says former Pink Floyd frontman is not welcome after pro-Russia comments.
Russian military recruiter shot amid fear of Ukraine call-up
Efforts to mobilise hundreds of thousands of men to wage war are met with resistance.
Winter's approach sets clock ticking for Ukraine, Russia
Frozen battlefields may stall taking any further territory, protests mount up in Russia.
Putin's mobilisation plan backfires as analysts pinpoint flaws in desperate move
Vladimir Putin's new partial mobilisation tactics have seemingly backfired.
British prisoner of war reveals horrific torture by Russian forces
Briton said he wished he had been killed rather than tortured by Russian militants.
Putin sacks another military general as he takes hands-on approach to war from Moscow
Move seen as a punishment for flaws in support for Russia's 'special operation'.