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Rescuers are braving snipers to save Ukrainians from Russian occupied flood zones
Rescuers have been carrying out risky missions to evacuate civilians in small boats.
Captured Ukrainian soldiers face trial in Russia
The 14 soldiers and 8 women cooks were captured in Mariupol.
Aerial strikes on Ukraine kill at least 6
Russian forces fired cruise missiles at the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa.
Putin lets slip that Russia has lost 54 tanks in a week
The President claims Ukraine suffered ‘catastrophic’ losses during counteroffensive.
Ukraine nuclear plant faces ‘dangerous situation’ - nuclear chief
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been in the crossfire repeatedly since the war began.
'They burn really well': Putin mocks Ukraine tank losses
Putin has asserted Ukraine has suffered 'catastrophic' losses in a new counteroffensive.
RNZ scandal: Calls for inquiry as Palestine, China, North Korea, Cuba stories also edited
Fresh edits come after staffer stood down amid investigation into 'pro-Kremlin' reports.
'Putin's plan has failed': EU allies stand with Ukraine
France, Poland and Germany have vowed to support Ukraine for as long as necessary.
Laser Kiwi flag spotted on Ukraine battlefield
"Easy" has been in Ukraine for nearly three months training local forces.
Complaint about RNZ Russia 'propaganda' received last year
A RNZ staff member allegedly altered Reuters copy to include pro-Russian sentiment.
Rambo, the German shepherd injured on Ukraine's frontline, gets a new start
Shrapnel had ravaged the right side of his head, now he is in police training.
'Disappointing': What RNZ boss told staff about pro-Russian edits to news
One employee has already been placed on leave and an investigation is underway.
'Don't be afraid': Volunteers rush to save beloved pets after dam collapse
The burst dam in Kherson has been devastating for the people and ecology of the region.
Last reactor shut down at Ukraine's largest nuclear plant
The last reactor was put into cold shutdown on Thursday.
Tiger shark kills Russian swimmer in front of his father
“We went to the beach to relax. My son was attacked by a shark, it happened in seconds."
Lack of military action factor in Defence Force's staffing battle
Ukraine training deployment good for morale but serious staffing issues remain, vet says.
'Everything around us is flooded': A dam collapses and thousands wait for help in Russian-occupied Oleshky
'We are afraid that no one will know about our deaths.'
Zelenskyy visits area flooded by destroyed dam as 5 reported dead in Russian-occupied city
Officials say at least 4000 people have been evacuated.
Environmental damage mounts from Kakhovka dam break
More than 2700 people have fled flooded areas on both sides of the Dnieper River.
Ukrainian dam breach: What is happening and what’s at stake
The fallout continues to wreak havoc on lives, livelihoods and the environment.
Ukrainians' desperate escape from floods after dam collapse as shelling echoes overhead
It could take days to know the real toll and damage.
'It's a nightmare': Burst dam triggers emergency in Ukraine
Thousands evacuated as one of the world's largest reservoirs empties.
'Ecological disaster': Collapse of major dam in Ukraine triggers emergency
Officials order hundreds of thousands of residents downriver to evacuate.
Russia says it thwarted large Ukrainian attack in Donetsk
It’s unclear if this was the start of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
'Worst thing you can imagine': Dad finds toddler dead after Russian bombing
Officials said the girl was killed when a Russian rocket landed next to her apartment.
Ukraine keeps up pressure after Russian declaration of victory in Bakhmut
“We fight for every tree, every trench, every dugout.”
NZ and Japan’s defence cooperation strengthened
It comes amid growing concerns about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Child one of three to die in Russian missile bombardment of Kyiv
Russia has kept up a steady barrage on the Ukrainian capital in recent weeks.
Russia blames Ukraine as drone attack damages Moscow buildings
Russian air defences stopped eight drones converging on the capital, officials said.
Russia bombs Kyiv in the middle of the day
Explosions have rattled Kyiv in a daylight bombing with Russian ballistic missiles.
Russia launches ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukraine since war began
The attack lasted more than five hours, air defence shot down more than 40 drones.
Kiwis on mission to send essential supplies to Ukraine
The newest container will hopefully be sent by July.
Companies are finding it’s not so simple to leave Russia. Others are quietly staying put
When Russia invaded Ukraine, global companies were quick to respond.