Russia to punish 'fake' war reports with 15 years in prison
Putin introduced a prison sentence for those against the government's narrative on the war
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No radiation spikes have been reported following attack on nuclear power plant.
Supply squeeze: Sanctions on Russia devastate global trade, supply chains
"This is an earthquake like we've never seen before."
Market close: Sharemarkets on tenterhooks as Russia's attacks escalate
The New Zealand sharemarket ended a choppy session lower.
'The end of the world has arrived': President Zelenskyy issues stark warning
The Ukrainian President has again called on the West to increase military aid to Ukraine.
William Trubridge making new world record to fundraise for Ukraine
Multiple world record holder William Trubridge is fundraising for Ukraine.
Mike Hosking: World's reaction to Ukraine invasion gives me hope
"Never have I seen such a coordinated, effective and immediate response to a crisis."
Ukraine invasion 'shatters conventional wisdom'
OPINION: Using military power against an opponent has never declined in currency.
Russian expat 'shocked and horrified' by country's attack
Igor Anany says the war between Russia and Ukraine is playing heavily on his mind.
What I learnt from a surreal dinner with Ukraine's president
Financial Times: Guests showed up expecting a sober policy discourse. They got a surprise.
Russian troop deaths expose a potential weakness of Putin's strategy
New York Times: Videos and photos posted online are a propaganda nightmare for Putin.
Ukraine war: UN condemnation, massive casualties confirmed, more shelling of Kharkiv
Russian Defence Ministry claims to have killed more than 2870 Ukrainian troops.
Cold War 2.0: Inside the world's new nuclear war games
Suddenly, the spectre of weapons able to wipe out millions hangs over the globe again.
Simon O'Connor: NZ needs autonomous sanction power
OPINION: National MP says NZ to act on the country's inability to punish world injustices.
'You cannot watch without crying': Terror as Russian strike hits Ukraine's second-largest city
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy declares: 'Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget.'
Josep Borrell: Russian might is not right
OPINION: EU foreign affairs representative says Russia is lying to justify Ukraine attack.
Editorial: Encircling and isolating Russia
OPINION: Our editorial on worldwide efforts to contain the war breaking out in Europe.
Parliament condemns 'bully' Putin; PM, Luxon face off on living costs
Calls mount for the Government take in Ukrainians fleeing the war zone.
'Have no illusions': Ukraine ambassador addresses UN
'If Ukraine does not survive... international peace will not survive'.
'They've been played': Ukraine war tests the ties that bind Russia and China
New York Times: Putin's attack on Ukraine has forced Xi into an impossible balancing act.
Ukraine war: EU shuts airspace to Russian airlines
Germany ratchets up military spending in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine crisis: Russia aggression on Cabinet agenda
Cabinet discuss next steps on Russia today, but it could be some time before new sanctions
Russia invades Ukraine - Chernobyl nuclear site captured, Kiwi on aftermath of missile strikes
Russian military might rolls on into Ukraine as global condemnation heats up.
Editorial: Vladimir Putin's fist shatters peace hopes
OPINION: Our editorial on the slow-motion descent into the horror events in Ukraine.
Market close: NZ shares make swift recovery after sell-off
Investors went looking for cheap buys.
Russia dairy supplier Fonterra closely monitoring conflict
New Zealand exports dairy, meat and apples to Russia - but in small volumes.
Kiwi in Ukraine describes shelling, as Putin begins invasion
A New Zealander in Ukraine has described the encroaching war.
On the Tiles: The view from the Press Gallery as the protest drags on
A bumper episode of On the Tiles discusses the Government and MOH's Omicron response.
Russia invades Ukraine: Angry scenes outside Wellington embassy
Protesters are chanting "shame on Russia" and "Putin terrorist".
Star shocks fans with bizarre video addressing Putin
Hollywood actress posts bizarre video to Twitter amid Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Dutton's dig at only man who can stop Putin
Australia Defence Minister Peter Dutton urges China to break unholy alliance with Russia.
Kiwi Ukrainians stunned by Russian invasion
There are fears for friends and family who are hunkering down from bombs and missiles.
NZ dollar drops on Ukraine news, local stocks rebound
Markets have been in turmoil following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Hong Kong sticks with zero-Covid policy - to frustration of residents
Hong Kong plans to test every one if its 7.5 million residents for Covid 19.