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Live: At least 8 dead as bombs destroy Kyiv shopping mall in biggest attack on capital

Shopping centre and art school shelled in surrounded southeastern Ukraine city.

Drug-addled Nazis, weaponised birds: The lies Putin tells to justify Russia's war

New York Times: Since the war began, the lies have become more and more bizarre.

'The Russians are in trouble': Ukraine war has reached a bloody stalemate - analysts

New York Times: It's now clear that Vladimir Putin's Plan A has failed, study finds.

China militarises islands built in South China Sea

Artificial isles bristle with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles, says US general.

Editorial: A lot riding on next military and political steps in Ukraine war

EDITORIAL: Next to the chief combatants, China is the country most under pressure.

Zelenskyy says siege of Mariupol involved war crimes; Russia's initial invasion 'defeated'

War now entering a "dangerous" new phase, military experts say.

Ardern conveys NZ support in call with Ukrainian PM

Ardern reiterated NZ's unequivocal condemnation of Russia's aggression.

NZ receives unusual gift to celebrate country's Covid response

The hand-woven tapestry took five months to complete.

Market close: Rocky day for NZ shares caps off troubled week

The New Zealand sharemarket closed the week more than 2.5 per cent down.

Insane photo sums up sad Macca's crisis in Russia

McDonald's food listed online in Russia for crazy prices amid Ukraine invasion, sanctions.

Watch: Brave Ukrainians defuse bomb with two hands and bottle of water

Two men hailed worldwide for their "mind-boggling bravery" and "nerves of steel".

Matt Robson: Rushed nature of Sanctions Bill a concern

OPINION: Former MP asks why Parliament abandoned debate on such an important step.

Thomas Coughlan: How will the Russia/Ukraine conflict affect NZ?

OPINION: The invasion of Ukraine will have a lasting impact on our economy and politics.

Superyacht sanctions: The oligarchs' vessels that have visited NZ

A look back at visits by superyachts owned by friends - and an enemy - of Putin.

McDonald's shuts 850 outlets in Russia

Burger chain says it cannot ignore the needless human suffering unfolding in Ukraine.

Live: US, Britain decide to ban Russian oil

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's pleas to Western officials answered.