WorldWives of Ukrainian soldiers trapped in Mariupol plead for evacuationThe women fear Ukrainian troops will be tortured and killed if left behind.30 Apr 11:00 PM
WorldRussia brings in navy-trained dolphins to protect fleetRussian ships at Sevastopol's port are vulnerable to undersea sabotage and air attacks.29 Apr 12:00 AM
WorldExplosions rock Kyiv, Putin's army rains fire as UN head visitsUN Secretary-General António Guterres in Kyiv during latest bombardment.28 Apr 09:30 PM
WorldBritain's parliamentary term ends in scandalPM Boris Johnson hopes the new term will mark a fresh start after months of turmoil.28 Apr 08:13 PM
WorldPutin wants Ukraine dominated by Russian public holidayRussia scales up bombardment in hopes of celebrating Victory Day on May 9.28 Apr 06:41 PM
New ZealandDunedin New World supermarkets still selling Russian beersThis is despite calls from local Ukrainian community for stores to boycott the products.28 Apr 01:59 AM
WorldPutin must be 'seen to fail': West wants to deny Russia any territorial gainsWestern officials want Russian forces to 'at a minimum' withdraw to February positions.28 Apr 12:18 AM
TravelRussia quits UN Tourism body just before it was voted outRussia has left the World Tourism Organisation Here's why it is important.27 Apr 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Loud and clear': Kiwis sign Amnesty International petition to stop warThe petition is calling on the Russian government to respect international law.27 Apr 08:24 PM
WorldRussia cuts gas supply to Poland and BulgariaNatural gas turned off for two Nato members as Russian stand-off with West escalates.27 Apr 06:37 PM
Travel21 Countries that have ditched mask rulesYou can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.26 Apr 08:25 PM
TravelThis Aussie city made the world's top 10 'kinkiest cities'The city's many strip clubs, sex events and fetish stores put it in the top 10.25 Apr 08:20 PM
WorldFuel and rail facilities struck by missiles in fresh Russian attacksCrucial infrastructure far from the eastern frontline hit by airstrikes.25 Apr 06:30 PM
TravelThis is Europe's best city for travellers who love walkingLace up those sneakers and hit these 10 most walkable cities.24 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelMagical Mallorca: Tour the palaces and grand estates of this stunning Spanish islandWith it's medieval past, there's much more to Mallorca than cocktails and sunbathing.24 Apr 04:40 AM
WorldWatch: 'We want to return alive' - haunting video of children under siege in Mariupol steelworksHundreds of women and children are hiding in sprawling Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.23 Apr 09:45 PM
WorldPutin claims Mariupol, last defenders holed up in steel plantRussia takes over smoking ruins of the city, and orders troops to seal off Azovstal works.21 Apr 06:05 PM
WorldPutin orders troops not to storm Mariupol hideout; busloads of civilians escapeForces told instead to block stronghold "so that not even a fly comes through".21 Apr 09:31 AM
WorldSatan II- 'Deadliest weapon ever': Putin to test nuclear missile200-tonne intercontinental ballistic missile was 'a present to Nato' - Putin.21 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHe was a penniless donor to the far right. He was also a Russian spyNew York Times: "I told Moscow you are such a good boy," Bohus Garbar's handler says.20 Apr 09:31 PM
WorldChernobyl seizure a nuclear risk 'nightmare'Russian soldiers left explosives buried in the contaminated soil.20 Apr 06:13 PM
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
PremiumPremiumBusinessStranded superyachts pile up in European shipyardsDocks are being left to pick up mooring bills with little hint of a solution in sight.18 Apr 03:30 AM
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
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
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
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