Latest from Russia-Ukraine War

Ukrainian grandmother's daring mission to rescue grandson from Russia
Olena Matviienko’s journey to find Illia crossed four international borders.

Ukraine drones destroy Russian bombers
Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web targets airfields deep behind enemy lines. Video / Video Elephant

Watch: Swarms of drones from parked trucks destroy Putin’s bombers
The operation, called ‘Spiderweb’, caused $2 billion of damage, Ukraine claims.

Britain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factories
The UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.

Bridge collapse kills 7, injures dozens in Russia
At least 69 were injured, including three children, after the bridge collapse.

'Virtually nothing': Father criticises NZ govt support after son's death
Phil Bagshaw criticised NZ for lack of support after his son's death in Ukraine.

New Zealander killed in Ukraine died trying to save fellow soldiers
Shan-Le Kearns is the fourth New Zealander known to have died in the conflict.

'He was saving lives': Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine in grenade attack
Images of the soldier’s body have been shared on Russian Telegram channels.

PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war
Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.

'Massive enemy attack': Drone and missile strike hits Kyiv
Eight people were wounded in incident, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap gets under way.

Opinion: Delivering hope in Ukraine's darkest hours
Opinion: Hope is a powerful force that can profoundly impact individuals and communities.

Gamer turned soldier: 20yo Kiwi with no army experience is fighting in Ukraine
A young Wellington man is serving in Ukraine's Ground Forces.

Record drone barrage: Kyiv under siege amid high-stakes talks
Zelenskyy meets Vance in Rome after attending the Pope's inaugural mass.

'Knocking down walls': New pope vows change amid global challenges
Dignitaries who attended included Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice-President JD Vance.

Trump says he will speak to Putin to end Ukraine 'bloodbath'
The recent Ukraine-Russia talks agreed on a 1000-for-1000 prisoner swap.

Ukraine war talks yield POW swap, but no truce
Trump has said 'nothing's going to happen' until he meets Putin face-to-face.

Russia and Ukraine strike deal, Manhunt continues in South Auckland | NZ Herald News Update
Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald

Putin snubs Zelenskyy peace talks
The Russian delegation will be headed by presidential aide Medinsky in negotiations.

Zelenskyy offers to meet Putin 'personally’ for talks in Turkey
It comes after US President Donald Trump said direct talks were needed.

Pope Leo XIV raises spectre of 'third world war' in first Sunday address
The 267th pontiff has addressed turbulent current events head-on.

Explosions rock Kashmir and Russia urged to accept ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update
India-Pakistan ceasefire falters following explosions in Kashmir, and world leaders urge Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire proposal. Video / NZ Herald, AFP