WorldA night watching for drones with a Ukrainian air defence unitUkrainian units struggle against Russian drones with outdated Soviet-era weapons.29 Jul 06:00 PM
World20 killed, 40+ wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnightZaporizhzhia prison hit; 16 killed, 35 wounded, nearby houses damaged.29 Jul 05:58 AM
AirlinesUkrainian, Belarusian hackers ground 64 Aeroflot flights in cyber attackThe attack halted 64 flights and cancelled 14 more for Tuesday.28 Jul 11:56 PM
WorldTrump slashes Russia ultimatum to '10 or 12 days'The US President demanded Russia end the Ukraine war or face new sanctions.28 Jul 06:19 PM
WorldProtests erupt over bill limiting Ukraine's anti-corruption agenciesProtesters wanted Zelenskyy to veto the bill, but a news report said he had signed it.22 Jul 10:25 PM
WorldTrump says US will send Patriot air defence systems to UkraineThe President also hinted at new sanctions on Russia amid growing tensions with Putin.14 Jul 04:56 AM
WorldRising tension: Drone strikes kill two in Russia, multiple injuries reportedTwo people were killed in drone attacks in the Lipetsk and Tula regions.11 Jul 06:36 AM
WorldBrics leaders to challenge US tariffs at Rio summitThe Brics aim to address global trade concerns amid rising US tariffs.06 Jul 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They’re not forgotten': The Kiwi surgeon helping severely disfigured soldiers in UkraineDr Mark Gittos will train a team of Ukrainian doctors in London this week. 27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain worldOPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW: Ukraine Ambassador speaks with Ryan BridgeUkraine Ambassador to NZ and Australia talks to Herald NOW’s Ryan Bridge about the toll of the war with Russia. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jun 07:12 PM
WorldRussia launches record 479 drones at Ukraine in latest escalationSeventy buildings, including homes and a nursery, were damaged in Rivne.09 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldRussia claims advance into key Ukraine region amid stalled peace talksForces advanced into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, escalating the invasion.08 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandUkraine's secret service publishes footage of alleged attack on Crimean bridgeKyiv's SBU releases video of a blast under the Crimean bridge, claiming Ukraine detonated a bomb on the key link between annexed Crimea and Russia. Video / AFPWatch04 Jun 12:56 AM
World'Unique special operation': Ukraine claims third strike on Crimean bridgeThe SBU conducted an underwater operation with over 1000kg of explosives.03 Jun 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Like a brother to me': Friend of Kiwi killed in Ukraine pays tribute to mateKearns died at the start of April.03 Jun 07:22 AM
WorldRussia’s ‘Pearl Harbour’ has left Putin’s attack plans in tattersMoscow’s strategy of raining bombs is likely to be hampered by Kyiv’s drone strikes.03 Jun 04:42 AM
WorldUkrainian grandmother's daring mission to rescue grandson from RussiaOlena Matviienko’s journey to find Illia crossed four international borders.01 Jun 07:29 PM
WorldUkraine drones destroy Russian bombersUkraine's Operation Spider's Web targets airfields deep behind enemy lines. Video / Video ElephantWatch01 Jun 07:17 PM
WorldWatch: Swarms of drones from parked trucks destroy Putin’s bombersThe operation, called ‘Spiderweb’, caused $2 billion of damage, Ukraine claims.01 Jun 06:34 PM
WorldBritain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factoriesThe UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.01 Jun 04:59 AM
WorldBridge collapse kills 7, injures dozens in RussiaAt least 69 were injured, including three children, after the bridge collapse.01 Jun 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Virtually nothing': Father criticises NZ govt support after son's deathPhil Bagshaw criticised NZ for lack of support after his son's death in Ukraine.30 May 08:58 AM
New ZealandNew Zealander killed in Ukraine died trying to save fellow soldiersShan-Le Kearns is the fourth New Zealander known to have died in the conflict.29 May 08:46 PM
New Zealand'He was saving lives': Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine in grenade attackImages of the soldier’s body have been shared on Russian Telegram channels.29 May 06:32 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian warLuxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit. 28 May 03:59 AM
World'Playing with fire': Trump hits out at Putin over Ukraine conflictTrump's comments followed a record Russian drone attack on Ukraine.27 May 07:48 PM
WorldTrump labels Putin 'crazy', warns of Russia’s downfall'He’s killing a lot of people. I’m not happy about that,' says the US President.26 May 02:43 AM
World'Massive enemy attack': Drone and missile strike hits KyivEight people were wounded in incident, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap gets under way.24 May 09:26 AM
OpinionOpinion: Delivering hope in Ukraine's darkest hoursOpinion: Hope is a powerful force that can profoundly impact individuals and communities. 23 May 04:50 PM
New ZealandGamer turned soldier: 20yo Kiwi with no army experience is fighting in UkraineA young Wellington man is serving in Ukraine's Ground Forces.22 May 11:53 PM
WorldRecord drone barrage: Kyiv under siege amid high-stakes talksZelenskyy meets Vance in Rome after attending the Pope's inaugural mass.18 May 08:06 PM
World'Knocking down walls': New pope vows change amid global challengesDignitaries who attended included Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice-President JD Vance. 18 May 07:33 PM
WorldTrump says he will speak to Putin to end Ukraine 'bloodbath'The recent Ukraine-Russia talks agreed on a 1000-for-1000 prisoner swap.18 May 12:14 AM