WorldRussia fears it could lose another Mideast allyInitially, some Russia analysts judged it could draw support away from Ukraine.17 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Most horrific attacks': Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 14, injure dozensTwenty-seven locations in Kyiv were hit, including residential buildings.17 Jun 08:03 AM
WorldTrump warns Tehran to evacuate as Israel-Iran tensions escalateTrump left the G7 summit early, hinting at involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.17 Jun 02:24 AM
WorldUkraine’s field hospitals keep getting hit, so they are going underground The underground hospital is designed to protect medics from targeted attacks.16 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldWorld faces new nuclear arms race, researchers warnInstitute says the number of operational nuclear warheads is beginning to increase.16 Jun 12:30 AM
WorldKazakhstan selects Russia's Rosatom to lead the construction of its first nuclear plantKazakhstan is the world's top uranium producer, providing 43% of global supplies.14 Jun 08:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemmaOPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".12 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldHow drones have become a critical part of the Ukraine warThe Kremlin has weapon to step up pressure on Kyiv to accept its war demands.10 Jun 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFought over Crimea isolated and under attackNew York Times: 'It’s like life and death walking hand-in-hand.'10 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldSpend more or get ready to speak Russian, Nato chief warns UKRussia could attack Nato by 2030, according to Mark Rutte's London speech.09 Jun 10:05 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
PremiumPremiumWorldDispatch from Ukraine: Frantic repair work follows Russian strikes on power plantIn full health, the Mykolaiv plant heats 160,000 homes.08 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldRussia insists Ukraine conflict is a fight for its survivalZelenskyy dismisses Russia's demands as old ultimatums.07 Jun 02:05 AM
WorldHow Musk and Trump’s feud echoes Russia's political theatreDmitry Rogozin invited Elon Musk to join Russia's side in the Ukraine conflict.07 Jun 01:18 AM
WorldPutin vows retaliation against Ukraine as US peace talks stallUkraine and Russia agreed on a prisoner exchange set for this weekend.04 Jun 07:36 PM
WorldRussia rejects ceasefire, calls Ukraine talks complex and nuancedMore than three years into the conflict, tens of thousands have died.04 Jun 05:45 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
World'Unproductive': Ukraine peace talks end without wider truce agreementThe meeting in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a wider truce in the conflict.03 Jun 12:07 AM
WorldUkraine-Russia attempt to end Europe's largest conflict since WWIIOfficials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.02 Jun 03:14 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
PoliticsCollins backs Trump's $300b 'Golden Dome' missile defence planCritics warn it may trigger a global arms race and provoke adversaries.01 Jun 05:29 AM
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
WorldUN warns peace talks for Ukraine-Russia conflict just barely aliveOfficials praise recent diplomatic efforts but say drone attacks endangering negotiations.29 May 11:57 PM
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
WorldUK to invest $2.3b in AI, hacking team for cyber warfareDefence Secretary vows to give Armed Forces more power online to target hostile states.29 May 04:12 AM
WorldRussia to present peace terms to Ukraine at Istanbul talksKremlin rules out three-way meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy and Trump.28 May 06:42 PM
WorldUkraine launches massive drone attack on Russia, 296 shot downOf those, officials say 42 drones were shot down over the Moscow region.28 May 07:27 AM