WorldMissiles pound Kyiv ahead of Russia invasion anniversaryTwo people, a woman and a child, were injured as missiles hit Kyiv.22 Feb 08:09 PM
WorldUkraine peace talks end in acrimony after two hoursMilitary negotiators say they are close to a plan to monitor any ceasefire.18 Feb 07:53 PM
World‘Utterly absurd’: Kosovo ex-president denies war crimes as trial closesThaci faces war crimes and crimes against humanity charges from the 1998-1999 war.18 Feb 05:09 PM
WorldAmid threat of US attack, Iran nuclear talks proceed without breakthroughTehran wants major sanctions relief in return for limits on nuclear work.17 Feb 09:05 PM
OlympicsZelenskyy blasts Olympics ban for Ukrainian athlete over memorial helmetZelenskyy says banning Vladyslav Heraskevych helps Russian propaganda efforts.12 Feb 05:37 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand 'deeply concerned' about damage to Kiwi graves in two Gaza war cemeteries IDF destroyed 20 graves of Kiwi soldiers who died in both World War I and II.11 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandStill ticking: WWII veteran and watchmaker thriving at 100'Hard work' and 'good genes' are the secrets, he says.05 Feb 07:30 PM
WorldRussia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talksTalks in Abu Dhabi also enabled the first prisoner swap in four months.05 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandGraves of 20 NZ soldiers killed in WWI and WWII bulldozed by IDF at Gaza cemetery Satellite images, witnesses uncovered damage as IDF says it had to take defensive action.04 Feb 10:04 PM
WorldRussia resumes large-scale strikes on Ukraine in glacial temperaturesThe attack damaged Kyiv's iconic Motherland statue base, officials said.03 Feb 05:16 PM
WorldTrump says Putin agrees to pause Kyiv strikes amid harsh coldKyiv faces temperatures as low as minus 30C with power and heating crippled.30 Jan 05:37 AM
WorldIsrael military says remains of last Gaza hostage, Ran Gvili, returnedRan Gvili was a 24-year-old elite police officer killed defending Kibbutz Alumim.26 Jan 05:12 PM
WorldUS says Russia, Ukraine took 'big step', will meet again next week for peace talksTalks will resume in Abu Dhabi on February 1, with US officials mediating.25 Jan 03:03 AM
WorldTrump backtracks after Starmer call over British troops Afghanistan slurPrince Harry, who served in Afghanistan, said UK sacrifices must be respected.24 Jan 10:40 PM
WorldPrince Harry hits out at Trump over Afghanistan slurKeir Starmer and bereaved families have branded Donald Trump’s remarks ‘appalling’.23 Jan 08:35 PM
WorldUS negotiators meet Putin for high-stakes Ukraine talksRussia wants full control of Donbas while holding about 20% of Ukraine.22 Jan 10:55 PM
WorldAlmost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attackRussia launched 339 drones and 34 missiles at energy sites across Ukraine.20 Jan 05:58 PM
WellingtonAirport finds practice bomb in luggage, calls Defence Force but doesn't evacuateWorker claims safety rules ignored but bosses say public wasn't at risk.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi 'warrior' loses leg in Ukraine but stays at front line for five daysA badly injured Kiwi soldier has been awarded a Ukrainian medal for valour.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPoppy wars: Rival RSA factions clash over oak leaf vs fern designNZRSA is importing poppies meant to mark Armistice Day to fundraise here for Poppy Day.15 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Help is on its way' Trump tells Iranian protestersAn Iranian official said about 2000 protesters have been killed in three weeks.13 Jan 05:19 PM
WorldUkraine’s former commander-in-chief, envoy to Britain and maybe next presidentRetired General Valery Zaluzhny has served as ambassador to Britain since July 2024.13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside the digital war Kiwis face when heading to Ukraine front linesRon Mark warns even innocent family posts can expose Kiwis to Russian targeting.11 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldKyiv police continue assessing damage after overnight Russian strikesPolice in Kyiv work across seven districts to assess damage and assist residents following overnight Russian strikes that damaged at least 20 residential buildings. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 08:25 PM
Christchurch'Come have a cup of tea': Pro-Palestine campaigner's message to vandals after attackVandals tore down two Palestinian flags and sprayed the words 'Nazi scum' outside house.06 Jan 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who holds Trump accountable?OPINION: Letter writers link Trump’s latest moves to oil, allies and global flashpoints.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldNorth Korea tests hypersonic missiles, says nuclear forces ready for warKim oversaw two hypersonic missile launches amid the 'recent geopolitical crisis'.05 Jan 03:16 AM
WorldVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro perp walked in New YorkHours after landing in the United States following his capture in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro was perp walked in front of media and authorities in New York. Video / AFPWatch04 Jan 03:53 AM
WorldUkraine peace plan talks in Kyiv as allies meet on US-backed proposalEnvoys from 15 nations, Nato and the EU met to refine the peace framework.04 Jan 01:35 AM
WorldUkraine peace talks: Zelenskyy hosts security advisers as Russia issues warningAbout 15 nations and EU and Nato representatives will join security talks with Kyiv.03 Jan 06:40 AM
WorldLions and tigers wounded after Russia bombs Ukrainian zooMost of Feldman EcoPark's rare birds were killed when a shell hit their aviary.03 Jan 02:45 AM
WorldPutin wishes Russians victory in Ukraine in New Year speechThe Russian President used his New Year message to praise 'heroes' fighting in Ukraine.31 Dec 09:58 PM
WorldAs Russia’s war grinds on, its society is frayingVeterans gain cash payouts, new status and free land as PTSD and crime fears grow.31 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldRussia accuses Ukraine of attacking Putin's official residenceVolodymyr Zelensky says the alleged strike is a fabrication to justify attacks.29 Dec 05:57 PM
