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Why Saudi Arabia hosted high-level US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Russian negotiators stayed at Riyadh's five-star Ritz-Carlton, while Kyiv was frozen out.
'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighter
The warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.
‘This will feed Putin’s appetite': Ukraine criticises Russia-US talks
European leaders express concern over potential US concessions to Russia.
Analysis: What Trump’s $500b demand means for Ukraine’s future
ANALYSIS: The proposed contract gives the US control over Ukraine’s resources.
Germany likely to reject European peacekeeping plans for Ukraine
Several European countries, including Italy and Norway, remain undecided.
UN expert: Russia holds 2000 political prisoners a year after Navalny death
Alexei Navalny's death highlights repression and erosion of human rights in Russia.
‘Electroshock’: France hosts emergency meeting on Europe’s response to Trump
European leaders fear the US wants peace talks excluding Kyiv and the EU.
Luxon open to sending NZ peacekeepers to Ukraine
PM says NZ often aligns with Britain's foreign policy decisions.
Letters: Destiny Church extremists are a clear and present danger
OPINION: 'For too long, [Brian Tamaki] has been allowed to push his agenda.'
I’m ready and willing to put troops in Ukraine - British PM
Keir Starmer emphasised the UK's role in ensuring Ukraine's security post-conflict.
This is how Ukraine’s war ends. But Trump’s plan for what comes next is even more radical
Negotiations aimed at freezing the conflict could finally put an end to the fighting.
US wants ‘lasting’ peace in Ukraine Vance tells Zelenskyy
Ukraine fears exclusion as Trump begins peace talks with Putin.
Ex-intelligence chiefs believe Trump is an unwitting agent of Putin. Here’s why
US President’s controversial ties to Russia are once again under close examination.
‘High-explosive warhead’: Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Zelenskyy says Russian drone struck cover built to contain radiation at Chernobyl plant.
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debate
Senate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.
US releasing Russian crypto kingpin who sent $140m in criminal profits to NZ
Part of exchange deal that saw Moscow free US teacher Marc Fogel.
‘Time to work together’: Trump, Putin start talks to end Ukraine war
Trump praised Putin, calling their call 'lengthy and highly productive'.
‘Security guarantees’: Zelenskyy discusses US role in peace talks
Ukraine's president is open to swapping land with Russia for peace talks.
‘I am not an oligarch’: Russian millionaire on coming to NZ
Alexandre Germanovich sits down with Kurt Bayer after a decade of being miscast.
Japan scrambles jets as Russian bombers fly near country
Russian military 'has been active on an ongoing basis' around Japan, spokesperson said.
Olympic ice skating legend breaks down over plane crash tragedy
Some of the passengers were returning from US Figure Skating’s national development camp.
Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight
The clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.
Suspected sabotage: Latvia investigates Baltic cable damage
A 'suspect vessel', the Michalis San, was near the incident, headed for Russia.
‘I was so scared I lost consciousness’: Plane crash survivor speaks out
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash-landed killing 38 of the 67 passengers on board.
Putin says he is ready to meet ‘smart’ Trump, waiting for ‘signals’
Trump has threatened Russia with tougher economic sanctions.
‘Make a deal’: Trump tells Putin to stop the war or face consequences
In unusually critical remarks, Trump says Putin is 'destroying Russia' without a deal.
Watch: Svitolina delivers pro-Ukraine message after beating Russian opponent
The 30-year-old advanced to the quarter-finals in straight sets.