WorldRussian military recruiter shot amid fear of Ukraine call-upEfforts to mobilise hundreds of thousands of men to wage war are met with resistance.26 Sep 04:57 PM
WorldWinter's approach sets clock ticking for Ukraine, RussiaFrozen battlefields may stall taking any further territory, protests mount up in Russia.25 Sep 06:08 PM
WorldPutin's mobilisation plan backfires as analysts pinpoint flaws in desperate moveVladimir Putin's new partial mobilisation tactics have seemingly backfired.25 Sep 03:50 AM
WorldBritish prisoner of war reveals horrific torture by Russian forcesBriton said he wished he had been killed rather than tortured by Russian militants.24 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldPutin sacks another military general as he takes hands-on approach to war from MoscowMove seen as a punishment for flaws in support for Russia's 'special operation'.24 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldSri Lankans held captive in Ukraine describe torture by Russian troopsSri Lankans held captive by Russians psychologically damaged by their months in captivity.24 Sep 08:07 PM
WorldPutin 'passes secret law to mobilise a million men'The figure is likely to exacerbate fears of conscription among ordinary Russians.23 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 23 September, 2022 Putin to mobilise reservists, mood of the boardroom, NZ 5.8 earthquake, a new mega state broadcaster and the tourism sector's slow recovery. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsMood of the Boardroom: Business leaders show backing for UkraineA third of survey respondents felt Jacinda Ardern should take up Zelenskyy's invitation.22 Sep 04:59 PM
World'Send Putin to the trenches': Outraged Russians protest, flee countryThe announcement caused a panic among men, mostly young, to get out of the country.22 Sep 03:03 AM
TravelRush on one-way plane tickets in Russia after dire turnOne way tickets to Dubai have surged to $15,469 out of Russia.21 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 22 September, 2022 World leaders take aim at Russia, retail workers fearful as smash and grabs continue, and more on the cyclist tragically killed in Flat Bush crash in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 05:53 PM
WorldRussians protest, rush to escape call-up to Ukraine warFlights booked out even as one-way fares rise to more than $15,000.21 Sep 05:51 PM
New ZealandUS, UK join NZ and Pacific allies in Fijian military exerciseThe name of the exercise originated from Operation Cartwheel during World War II.21 Sep 04:49 AM
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