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Watch: Secret radioactive waste facility built; neighbours 'horrified' they weren't told
The Health Ministry argues the facility was built in secret due to 'national security'.
'They want escalation': Putin signals readiness to start nuclear war
Leader signs a doctrine that lowers the threshold for the use of atomic weapons.
I may give allies missiles to hit the West, Putin threatens
New permission for Ukraine to fire Nato weapons into Russia angers Putin.
Opinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?
OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.
'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegations
Peters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.
Watch: PM distances himself from Peters' 'defamatory' remarks, literacy boost announced
The NZ First leader's comments overshadowed a Government policy announcement on education.
Oppenheimer's release creates unease in Japan
A sombre premiere in the nation on which Oppenheimer's bombs were used.
Kaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year wait
The Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.
Putin warns Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
President’s statement ahead of elections delivers another blunt warning to the West.
Doco and drama combine for Einstein story
Docudrama explores Einstein's little-known English hideout.
Leaked Russian military files reveal criteria for nuclear strike
Financial Times: Putin’s forces have rehearsed using tactical nuclear weapons, files show.
Russia could put a nuclear weapon into space this year, US warns
New York Times: Vladimir Putin insists Russia is 'categorically against' nukes in space.
Russia prepares to launch nuclear weapon into space, US fears
US urged to declassify intelligence on the operation used to target Western satellites.
Helen Clark and Don Brash: We must not abandon our independent foreign policy
OPINION: NZ's relationship with the United States and China has changed.
Rusty, inerty nuclear missile stored in garage
The inert weapon was discovered in Washington state after a call to the Air Force Museum.
China v Crusher Collins: Beijing lashes out over NZ position
The embassy has responded strongly to a joint NZ-Oz statement criticising China.
North Korea’s Kim says he’ll launch 3 more spy satellites and build more nuclear weapons in 2024
Kim called for 'overwhelming' war readiness against US-led confrontational moves.
Russian military reports successful intercontinental ballistic missile test launch
The report comes as tensions are soaring between Russia and the West.
Satellite photos fuel increasing fears of North Korean arms supply to Russia
Recent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the border.
Putin says Russia could revoke nuclear test-ban treaty
He also announced the successful testing of a nuclear-powered cruise missile.
Five times the world was on the brink of destruction
There have been a number of instances where the world was a step from global catastrophe.
Kim Jong Un departs for extremely rare Vladimir Putin meeting, Western concerns rise
The meet sparks Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
'Daunting' step: North Korea says it has launched a nuclear attack sub
The launch of the submarine was timed for the 75th anniversary of the country’s founding.
Hiroshima mayor calls nuclear deterrence 'folly' on 78th anniversary of bombing
An atomic bomb was dropped by the US on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
The truth about Trinity: how accurate is Oppenheimer?
What the hit biopic gets right - and wrong - about the American Prometheus.
Editorial: Positioning for the next crisis
OPINION: Our editorial on overtures from Australia and the United States.