BusinessUkraine-Russia crisis: What to know about the fears of warRussia's warnings escalating with military drills close to Ukraine.12 Feb 11:12 PM
WorldUkraine crisis: US to evacuate embassy in Kyiv as invasion 'imminent'The move comes ahead of a feared Russian invasion of Ukraine.12 Feb 06:17 AM
New ZealandUkraine crisis: New Zealanders urged to leave immediatelyThe warning comes as fears of a Russian invasion escalate.12 Feb 01:40 AM
WorldWar 'within the week': US issues grim warning on UkraineThe US has told its citizens to leave Ukraine while they can still can.11 Feb 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'So, this is my story. This is how I die': Mall victim's survival, her hero - and why she feels terror attack has been forgottenShe looked into the eyes of Ahamed Samsudeen as he stabbed her, and saw nothing.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBiden calls out Putin's actions — but is he pushing Moscow to war?New York Times: Putin was thrown by the aggressive US approach, officials suggest.03 Feb 03:00 AM
World'Shoot him': Decorated soldier 'ordered execution' of unarmed Afghan manAustralia's decorated veteran also ordered another soldier to shoot an elderly man.02 Feb 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn responses to Russia, US stands firm on who can join NatoNew York Times: Putin described the Ukraine joining Nato as a threat to world peace.02 Feb 08:30 PM
WorldNew North Korea film shows leader Kim Jong-Un struggling to walkA new North Korean state TV film shows leader Kim Jong-Un struggling to walk down stairs. Video / KCTVWatch01 Feb 09:00 PM
WorldUS says Putin now has everything needed to invade UkrainePutin could use any portion of his force of an estimated 100,000 troops to seize Ukraine.28 Jan 07:21 PM
World'Prepare for impact': Joe Biden warns Ukraine Russian invasion 'certain'Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly disagreed with Biden over the "risk levels".28 Jan 02:29 AM
TravelWoman banned from Venice after posing naked on a war memorialThe woman was charged $780 and banned from the city.26 Jan 11:05 PM
WorldUK says Russia seeking to replace Ukraine governmentUK govt made the claim based on an intelligence assessment, without providing evidence.23 Jan 01:40 AM
OpinionPutin puts Biden over barrel with Ukraine - and markets know itOPINION:"Sadly for Ukrainian soldiers on the front line there is no appetite in the West."22 Jan 07:48 PM
WorldWhere Ukraine's sunflowers once sprouted, fears now growA moment of hope and peace 26 years ago has given way to renewed fears of conflict.22 Jan 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS details costs of a Russian invasion of UkraineNew York Times: Retaliation would come within hours of an invasion, the US says.08 Jan 09:55 PM
World'Like he came back to me': WW2 mail received 76 years laterThe unopened letter was found in a postal distribution facility in Pittsburgh.07 Jan 12:21 AM
New ZealandKevin Menzies: Lest we forget - the New Zealand and Allied POWs interned in Japan80 years ago today the first Allied POWs arrived in Japan.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldDevastating consequence of war: Parents selling children shows desperation of AfghanistanMany of Afghanistan's growing number of destitute people are making desperate decisions.02 Jan 10:58 PM
New ZealandLisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knightsMore than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldRussia pulls back troops from near Ukraine in surprise de-escalationThe move comes ahead of expected talks with the US about potential NATO concessions.25 Dec 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPutin keeps the West guessing over Ukraine intentionsNew York Times: Fears grow over an ominous military buildup on the border.24 Dec 07:05 AM
PoliticsEthiopian community protests over warEthiopian community protests what it calls one-sided view of deadly conflict.21 Dec 12:39 AM
Travel50 years after stealing artefacts from a dozen museums, this thief will spend one day in jailDespite pleading guilty to stealing 15 artefacts, the thief will spend one day in jail.19 Dec 06:45 PM
New ZealandAfghanistan response: 700 evacuees holed up in AucklandOf the 900-plus Afghan evacuees, only 205 have yet been housed.09 Dec 12:30 AM
TravelTaliban reveal surprising new soft spot for historyIn 2001, the Taliban destroyed their national museum. Now, they can't wait to visit.06 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandSkeletal remains found in Poland could be elite WWII Kiwi soldiersInternational effort underway to "restore identity" of remains, and find relatives.04 Dec 04:07 AM
WorldWorld War II bomb explodes in Munich dropped by Allied forcesA bomb dropped during the war was detonated by accident during construction work.01 Dec 10:00 PM
World'She died of thirst': IS member chained 5yo Yazidi girl in the sunAl-Jumailly chained Yazidi girl in the sun in temperatures of over 50C.30 Nov 11:09 PM
WorldRussia dismisses concerns of imminent Ukraine invasion as 'absolute lies'The US has suggested a buildup of Russian troops on the border points to invasion.23 Nov 02:14 AM
World'The least I can do': The man counting Ethiopia's war deadBig read: The 3,080 recorded names are known to be a vast undercount.16 Nov 12:30 AM
WorldConfronting 'our role as perpetrators': Austria unveils Holocaust memorial"We looked away for too long, until we became aware of our role as perpetrators."13 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new bookFew were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDefender of Crete: Only soldier to be awarded two Victoria CrossesArmistice Day and Remembrance Sunday - the full story of Charles Upham's life13 Nov 04:00 PM