Prime Minister says NZ using 'far more powerful tools' while retaining diplomatic options.

Authorities say retreating Russian troops have left behind a 'scene from a horror movie'.

Caught at a vaccination centre when he showed up for a shot for the second day in a row.

Putin looks more isolated than ever as his forces suffer a series of shocking setbacks.

Russian troops have fled from the region around Kyiv, but leave behind terrible scenes.

Kiwi among victims after plane likely shot down by Nazis when "nearly home".

Flights to popular destinations such as Sydney and Fiji are booking out.

Ukraine warns the Russian troops will be shifted to the east for an intensified assault.

Ukraine's state power company says illness showed up 'very quickly' in Russian soldiers.

World Health Organisation releases report outlining how pandemic is expected to play out.

Moscow's 'goodwill gesture' met with scepticism from the US and others.

Ukrainian refugee couple farewell newly-renovated home, bound for New Zealand.

Ditch the crowded airports and tiny plane windows for the magical world of train travel.

Ukraine is prepared to declare its neutrality, Zelenskyy says.

Russians have made one huge mistake — and it has seen Ukraine gain an advantage.

US President escalates rhetoric against Vladimir Putin during visit to Poland.

Putin said the author was singled out for not satisfying the demands of gender rights.

The prospect of Russia's spy agency launching a coup against Vladimir Putin is growing.

Thousands of people taken 'against their will' from the port city of Mariupol to Russia.

The projects need to aim to make a community more resilient to climate change.

Putin shows no sign of backing down despite high casualties and economic hits.

Jetting around the world is on hold for the young Russian and she isn't happy about it.

Tensions flare further in Europe as Russian diplomats are accused of spying.