World'New phase of war': Russia ratchets up battle for east UkraineVladimir Putin attempts to take eastern Donbas region and slice Ukraine in two.19 Apr 05:54 PM
WorldBattle for the Donbas: Russia launches fresh offensive in eastern UkraineThe Kremlin has declared the capture of the Donbas to be its main war goal.18 Apr 08:45 PM
WorldMoskva warship: Mother says dozens killed, hundreds burnedEstimated 200 sailors are in a Crimean hospital after sinking of Russian flagship.18 Apr 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn the besieged city of Mariupol, Ukrainians vow a 'fight to the end'New York Times: A few thousand Ukrainian troops are taking a final stand.18 Apr 03:00 AM
WorldRussians cruelly taunt captured British mercenary'I do not know what happened to the dead bodies.'18 Apr 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ukraine war to get worse in the east as conflict digs inEDITORIAL: Battlefield developments pushing the war further into one of brutal attrition.17 Apr 05:00 PM
World'Surrender at dawn or die': Russia's ultimatum to last Ukrainian troops in besieged MariupolRussia says it has control of the city, and only a few remain holed up at the steel mill.17 Apr 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWar in Ukraine leaves Eastern Europe sleepless and on edgeSome are making detailed war contingency plans — just in case.17 Apr 01:30 AM
WorldPutin's fury: How the sinking of the Moskva sparked a flurry of revenge attacksStrikes with high-precision long-range missiles were launched against Kyiv.16 Apr 11:14 PM
Royals'I could not love him more': Meghan and Harry's rare public display of affectionThe Sussexes looked more loved-up than ever at the Invictus Games.16 Apr 10:26 PM
World'I feel so lost': The elderly in Ukraine, left behind, mourn"I'm not even sure I'll put my head on this pillow tonight and wake up tomorrow."16 Apr 08:29 PM
WorldRussia captures key port city of Mariupol, escalates attacks across countryRussia vowed this week to step up missile strikes on Ukraine's capital.16 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandGratitude and hope: Ukrainian refugees' new life in NZBut couple from war-torn east also sound warning to Kiwis to "protect your democracy".16 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldFocus: Ukrainian refugees flee Russian 'butchers & bandits' for new life in NZA 2000km car journey through war-stricken Ukraine followed by an almost 18,000km flight to New Zealand, Kate Turska's parents look to start their new lives in New Zealand. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldRussia bombs Kyiv factory producing missiles claimed to have sunk MoskvaUkraine claimed vessel hit by two Neptune missiles, and that ship's captain died on board.16 Apr 12:41 AM
WorldUkrainian mum's pain watching daughter's burial on phoneThe grieving mum, whose husband was also killed, couldn't watch the burial to the end.15 Apr 10:59 PM
World'Executed in the streets': 900-plus civilian bodies found in KyivMore bodies being found every day under rubble and in mass graves, police say.15 Apr 08:49 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Doctor who left NZ for Ukraine war - 'Every day is a crisis'The Auckland doctor is now in Lviv co-ordinating supplies.15 Apr 05:00 PM
World'The last chapter is yet to be written': CIA warns of Putin's next moveThe CIA director warns the war could soon be taken to another level.15 Apr 06:23 AM
WorldRussia issues nuclear threat to EuropePutin ally and ex President warns Russia will deploy nuclear weapons if red line crossed.15 Apr 12:16 AM
WorldDramatic escalation: Air raid alert sounded for 'all of Ukraine at once'An air raid alert has been declared for all of Ukraine's regions.14 Apr 11:28 PM
World'Go **** yourself' Russian warship explodes on Ukraine coastRussia's biggest warship was famously sworn at by Snake Island defenders.14 Apr 02:03 AM
WorldWatch: Scenes like World War 2 - A devastating walk through Bucha's horrorVideo reveals true horror at hands of Russia: Bodies in streets, mass graves, destruction.14 Apr 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Not very useful': Mahuta disapproves of MPs' move to question Russian ambassadorPM Jacinda Ardern urged MPs on the select committee to heed the legal advice.13 Apr 08:42 PM
New ZealandNZ Defence Force Hercules leaves for EuropeNZDF staff are on way to Europe as part of the response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.12 Apr 08:00 PM
World'It's not the end': Children who survived horror of BuchaRussian withdrawal leaves children shattered by the ghastliest scenes of war.12 Apr 06:07 PM
WorldChemical weapons claims: Disturbing reports emerge from UkraineWestern governments 'urgently' try to verify claims that Russia used chemical weapons.12 Apr 06:25 AM
World'Holding back the horde': Mariupol fighters battle on after experts said city would fallA small band of determined soldiers persevere in Mariupol despite Russian threats.12 Apr 12:50 AM
WorldNearly two-thirds of Ukraine's children have fled homesUnicef says 4.8 million children have been displaced since Russia's invasion.11 Apr 11:53 PM
WorldMariupol mayor says civilian dead 'carpet the streets'Claims the death toll from the siege of the Ukraine city could surpass 20,000.11 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandRising costs forcing kids out of school to help families, says principalCosts forced up by Covid and Ukraine war are again hurting struggling families.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandExpert: What NZ's lethal military support for Ukraine meansIt is the most significant military effort in Europe since Bosnian War in mid-1990s.11 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldLive: Ukraine digs in ahead of Russia's eastern offensiveMoscow appoints a decorated general as war commander for the next assault on Ukraine.10 Apr 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We hope they don't rocket our convoy' - Kiwi pastor in Ukraine helping rescue familiesOwen Pomana said he could not just sit around and watch as the war in Ukraine erupted.10 Apr 10:49 PM