World‘I was so scared I lost consciousness’: Plane crash survivor speaks outAzerbaijan Airlines plane crash-landed killing 38 of the 67 passengers on board.25 Jan 07:19 AM
WorldPutin says he is ready to meet ‘smart’ Trump, waiting for ‘signals’Trump has threatened Russia with tougher economic sanctions.24 Jan 06:23 PM
World‘Make a deal’: Trump tells Putin to stop the war or face consequencesIn unusually critical remarks, Trump says Putin is 'destroying Russia' without a deal.22 Jan 07:38 PM
Australian OpenWatch: Svitolina delivers pro-Ukraine message after beating Russian opponentThe 30-year-old advanced to the quarter-finals in straight sets.20 Jan 05:10 AM
WorldRussian sabotage not cause of undersea cable damage, officials sayEvidence points to accidents caused by inexperienced crews on poorly maintained vessels.19 Jan 11:42 PM
OpinionOpinion: Israel-Hamas ceasefire - Trump's return already impacting on global conflictsOPINION: Biden's claim for credit a pathetic attempt to secure his legacy as a statesman.15 Jan 07:10 PM
BusinessPetrol prices set to rise as foreign sanctions, weak NZ dollar biteSanctions on Russia's energy industry could influence local petrol prices.14 Jan 12:12 AM
Travel news‘Very rude’: Why was a UFC legend kicked off his flight?The former mixed martial artist has broken his silence about the incident.13 Jan 08:19 PM
WorldBoris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a ‘f***ing idiot’ over imperial ambitionsThe former PM also hit out at Germany and other Nato members. 12 Jan 03:45 AM
New ZealandKim Dotcom reveals speech impairment and wheelchair use following strokeThe internet mogul suffered a stroke in November amid an ongoing extradition battle.09 Jan 04:20 AM
ReviewsReview: The wild, AI-assisted biopic Putin doesn’t want you to seeWhile some distributors 'felt fear', the film has been sold to more than 50 countries. 08 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy mysterious drones over Europe are raising alarm bellsNY Times: Russia and other states are becoming brazen in adopting 'grey zone' attacks.05 Jan 08:30 PM
World‘Shadow fleet’: Nato, EU respond to Baltic power cable incidentFinnish probe targets Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after Baltic cable damage.29 Dec 12:14 AM
Travel newsFive tragic incidents of commercial planes being shot downThe Azerbaijan Airlines flight is not the first passenger plane to have been shot down.28 Dec 11:20 PM
World‘Bad look’: NZ caught up in Cook Islands ship seizure controversyFinns seize Cook Islands ship; NZ distances from sabotage link.28 Dec 08:15 PM
WorldPutin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility for plane crashEU calls for probe into plane crash, likens it to MH17 disaster.28 Dec 06:39 PM
WorldProbe suggests Azerbaijan plane crashed due to ‘physical external interference’Azerbaijan suspends flights to 10 Russian airports after the Kazakhstan crash kills 38.27 Dec 07:47 PM
WorldPlane crash images spark speculation it was ‘accidentally shot down’Russian military bloggers suggest the plane could have been mistaken for Ukranian drone.25 Dec 10:43 PM
World‘Massive drone attack’: Kyiv accused as drones hit Kazan skyscraperKazan drone attack embarrasses Russia, targets shift to civilians.21 Dec 08:48 PM
New Zealand'Grateful': Russian adoptee finds brothers living less than two hours awayValentina Burgess didn't know much about her life before she was adopted at age 4.21 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Security guarantees': Zelenskyy meets Nato amid looming Trump presidencyEuropean leaders strategise on Ukraine as Trump's return raises concerns.18 Dec 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwardsOPINION: 'My insecurity stems from events both overseas and domestically.'17 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTrump suggests reversing US missile permissions for UkraineTrump criticises Ukraine strikes, claims they risk escalating conflict.16 Dec 07:43 PM
WorldUkraine claims Russia using North Korean soldiers in Kursk assaultsZelenskyy: 'Russians use North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, with noticeable losses.'15 Dec 11:45 PM
WorldA palace in shock: Inside Syrian President's secretive last hours in powerAssad escapes to Russia, leaving chaos in his wake before rebels capture Damascus.14 Dec 09:14 PM
WorldTrump named Time's Person of the YearThe award is in acknowledgement of the mogul's stunning political comeback.12 Dec 08:35 PM
WorldHow Syria's rebel victory is reshaping the nation's futureMohammed al-Jolani vows to punish torturers, as HTS seeks to stabilise the new Syria.11 Dec 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Lol': Kiwi 'mercenary' hits back after Russia sentences him to 14 years' jailKiwi says he 'breaks Russian soldiers and machines' in fight to free Ukraine.10 Dec 10:17 PM
BusinessUS disburses $34 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assetsUS says funds paid for by the windfall proceeds from Russia’s immobilised assets.10 Dec 06:43 PM
WorldSyria's new dawn: Rebel leader discusses power transfer post-AssadUS, UK warn of scrutiny on Islamist groups; Russia and Iran react to Assad's fall.09 Dec 07:48 PM
WorldSeeking loved ones: Tearful reunions as inmates freed from Syria’s most brutal prisonAmidst chaos, families seek news of more than 100,000 missing detainees as prisons fall.08 Dec 10:53 PM
AnalysisAnalysis: Assad's fall - a new chapter begins in Syria's turbulent historyANALYSIS: As Assad flees to Moscow; Turkey calls for an inclusive power transition.08 Dec 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow rebels toppled the Syrian regime of Bashar al-AssadNew York Times: Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels claimed the capital, Damascus.08 Dec 09:43 PM
WorldZelenskyy faces pressure to lower draft age amid war lossesPresident faces pressure as US warns of critical personnel shortages.08 Dec 07:36 PM
