WorldPutin fails to turn up to own war speechRussian leader was expected to announce a major move in the war against Ukraine.20 Sep 06:02 PM
WorldUkraine's counter-offensive recaptures first village in LuhanskDefence expert describes Kremlin's troops as "an army in crisis".20 Sep 12:47 AM
World'Nuclear terrorism': War in Ukraine takes disturbing turn after Russian attack"It's a very, very dangerous and illegal act to be targeting a nuclear station."19 Sep 06:08 PM
WorldVatican envoy comes under fire in Ukraine as he delivers aidVatican Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski and entourage forced to take cover.18 Sep 06:15 PM
World'All will soon be Ukraine': Troops break through Russia's frontlineBritish defence says such a breach will humiliate the Kremlin.18 Sep 12:00 AM
World'Not an era for war': India's PM admonishes Putin over UkraineThe Indian leader has scolded the Russian president over his invasion of Ukraine.17 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldQueen's death a reminder of disappearing WWII generationWorld War II veterans are now nearing their 100th birthdays.16 Sep 08:20 PM
World'War crimes': Ukrainian president says mass burial site contains torture victimsExhumations have begun at the site where more than 400 graves were found yesterday.16 Sep 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has Russia lost the war in Ukraine?OPINION: Our editorial on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's show of defiance at Izium.16 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldDefiant Zelenskyy visits retaken Ukraine cityUkrainian President watches his country's flag rise above the recaptured city of Izium.14 Sep 06:23 PM
WorldEiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energyParis faces risks of power shortages, rationing and blackouts this winter.13 Sep 09:17 PM
WorldUkraine piles pressure on retreating Russian troopsCounteroffensive reclaims large areas in the northeastern region of Kharkiv.13 Sep 05:40 PM
World'Path of self-destruction': North Korea receives strong warningNorth Korea's new law would allow it to use its nukes pre-emptively.13 Sep 06:53 AM
WorldUS leaders avoid victory dance as Ukraine blitz routs Putin's troopsUS officials from Joe Biden on down are being careful not to declare a premature victory.13 Sep 05:20 AM
WorldRussia's hasty retreat: Ukraine reclaims towns, ground in lightning advanceRussians beat a hasty retreat back to the border amid reports of chaos.12 Sep 08:37 PM
WorldRussian forces retreat amid counteroffensiveNuclear power plant in Russia-occupied south shut down as fighting rages nearby.11 Sep 06:33 PM
WorldUkraine claws back some territory, nuclear plant in perilUkraine has regained control of more than 20 settlements in the Kharkiv region.09 Sep 08:01 PM
WorldNorth Korea says it will never give up nukes to counter USExperts say Kim Jong Un is trying to strengthen his cooperation with China and Russia.09 Sep 03:33 AM
WorldUkraine, neighbours, to get big new aid, Blinken says in KyivThe US ramp up military aid by more than $2.8b to Ukraine and other European countries.09 Sep 12:37 AM
WorldPutin's latest chilling threat to EuropeRussian leader declares: 'Everything preventing us from going forward will be rejected.'07 Sep 06:50 PM
WorldFrom Kabul to Wellington: How one Afghan journalist escaped the TalibanKhalil Rahman Omaid knew he was in mortal danger as the Taliban moved to take over Kabul.07 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldRussia 'buying millions of rockets and shells from North Korea'Russian military is facing severe supply shortages in Ukraine, due in part to sanctions.06 Sep 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsUkraine invasion: NZ's Treasury warns of higher inflation, interest rates, food costsA paper from Treasury staff warns Kiwis will face a wellbeing hit because of the war.06 Sep 02:44 AM
WorldPower cut at giant Ukraine nuclear plant after shellingEurope's largest nuclear plant powered down after a fire caused by Russian shelling.05 Sep 06:25 PM
World'Utterly offensive' mural of Ukrainian, Russian soldiers sparks outrageAn Australian artist says he has "received a barrage of online hate".05 Sep 04:29 AM
WorldWatch: Ukrainian firefighters rescue kitten from burning building'We found a beauty,' one of the firefighters said.05 Sep 01:43 AM
New ZealandDominic Abelen's body recovery abandoned under 'intense fire'Intense mortar and artillery fire forced fellow fighters to withdraw.04 Sep 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Barbarians defile the dead - respect for fallen soldiers a matter of honourAlexander Gillespie on the withholding of the body of Kiwi Corporal Dominic Abelen.02 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldUN inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plantRussia and Ukraine accused each other of attacks near the Zaporizhzhia power plant ahead of a visit by UN inspectors. Video / APWatch01 Sep 09:51 PM
WorldMacron vows to prevent Russia from winning war in UkraineThe French President has called on Europe to defend Ukraine's freedom.01 Sep 08:22 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 2 September, 2022 Hope for the return of fallen Kiwi soldier’s body, the Government looks to scrap more mask mandates and ex-Gloriavale women call for our help in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Sep 07:38 PM
WorldNorth Korea may send workers to Russian-occupied east UkraineRussian officials and diplomats foresee a cheap and hard-working workforce.01 Sep 04:52 AM
WorldDrought exposes WWII ships in the DanubeHulks of German battleships emerge from their watery grave as the river recedes.30 Aug 06:56 PM
WorldHeavy fighting in Ukraine's Russian-occupied southBridges, ammunition depots pounded as speculation rises of Ukrainian counteroffensive.30 Aug 06:31 PM