WorldUS lifts weapons ban on controversial Ukrainian military unitThe Azov Brigade was initially banned from having US weapons due to neo-nazi ideology.11 Jun 09:47 PM
WorldUkraine forces hit top Russian warplaneUkraine says its forces have hit an ultra-modern Russian warplane 370km from frontlines.09 Jun 09:56 PM
World'Deliberately targeted': Drone strikes kill 28 in Russian-occupied regionRussia and Ukraine have continued to exchange drone attacks overnight.08 Jun 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'A blatant war crime': 46 children were taken from Ukraine. Many are up for adoption in RussiaNYT: A web of officials aligned with Putin permanently transferred Ukrainian children.07 Jun 01:49 AM
WorldI may give allies missiles to hit the West, Putin threatensNew permission for Ukraine to fire Nato weapons into Russia angers Putin.06 Jun 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Another family caught up in ridiculous red tapeOPINION: Immigration NZ delivers 'a brilliant gem of bureaucratic lunacy'.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Five days changed everything': Kiwi-born baby left without passport or permanent visaIf baby Alisa Yussupov was born five days later, she'd be a Kiwi resident.03 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldPutin testing Nato borders for weak spots, security chiefs warnFrontier clash with Estonia and Finland may suggest a bid to seize control in the Baltic.02 Jun 01:43 AM
WorldAt least 19 injured as Russia hits Ukraine’s power grid with fresh barrage35 missiles, 46 drones downed by Ukraine, children hospitalised.01 Jun 07:05 PM
New ZealandDead, missing and kidnapped: Ukrainian Kiwis remember children caught in warWorld Vision estimates three million affected children require humanitarian aid.01 Jun 09:19 AM
WorldKharkhiv death toll rises as Russians move inZelenskyy has warned that Russia is preparing to intensify its offensive.27 May 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOptimistic about the war in Ukraine, Putin unleashes a purge at homeNew York Times: Some military leaders have been sacked and others charged with corruption.27 May 12:12 AM
WorldNato nations plan ‘drone wall’ to protect from Russian aggressionAllies are working together after migrants were forced across the Russian border.26 May 09:36 PM
New ZealandRussian women to get full NZ pension after overseas ones stopped by invasionOne of the women said the pension reduction was having an acute effect on her household.23 May 08:00 AM
World'How far can they go?': Russia wages a 'shadow war' on the WestEstonia is seeing a rise in instances of sabotage, electronic warfare and spying.22 May 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'It’s not a war; it’s an elimination': Ukrainians forced to relive childhood horrors in old ageNew York Times: Russia's bombardment brings memories of Nazi Germany in WWII.22 May 06:00 AM
WorldNorth Korea denies sending weapons to RussiaShe says North Korea had no intention of exporting its military capabilities to Russia.20 May 10:04 PM
New ZealandKiwi charity secures fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine frontlineThe ambulances are filled with good-quality second-hand tyres and spare stretchers.16 May 09:42 PM
New ZealandNZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine warMore than 1700 people have been sanctioned since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began.15 May 11:13 PM
WorldZelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensiveUkrainian forces have withdrawn from some parts of the country’s northeast.15 May 10:37 PM
WorldRussian assault opens new front in UkraineRussian troops are locked in intense battles with Ukraine in Vovchansk.13 May 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCan Europe’s economy ever hope to rival the US again?Financial Times: Worried EU policymakers are searching for ways to inject some dynamism.13 May 08:13 PM
WorldPutin replaces Russia’s defence minister as he starts fifth termPutin replaces Sergei Shoigu with Andrei Belousov as minister as he begins his fifth term.13 May 05:17 AM
World‘I’m the last one standing’: Ukraine’s hipsters prepare for warThe Ukrainian army's conscription age is being lowered – and Gen Z feels unprepared.11 May 12:20 AM
WorldUS soldier arrested in Russia, accused of stealing from girlfriendThe arrest further complicates the United States’ relations with Russia.08 May 02:00 AM
WorldRussia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with senior Western officialsThe Kremlin reacted angrily to comments about the Ukraine war.06 May 06:20 PM
WorldUkraine marks its third Easter at warRussia has just launched a barrage of drones on eastern Ukraine.05 May 11:53 PM
WorldRussia puts Zelenskyy on its wanted listThe commander of Ukraine's ground forces and Zelenskyy's predecessor are also wanted.05 May 12:06 AM
Basketball'Wanted to take my life': Brittney Griner's shock admission on Russian jail time“I felt like leaving here so badly.”02 May 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWestern banks in Russia paid $1.4 billion in taxes to Kremlin last yearFinancial Times: A fourfold increase on prewar levels for lenders still in Russia.29 Apr 08:54 PM
WorldUkraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian areasThe country has been forced to ration weapons and is facing increasing Russian attacks.24 Apr 08:08 PM
WorldKremlin warns of Ukraine's 'ruin' after new aid package approvedUkrainian and Western leaders have welcomed a desperately needed aid package.21 Apr 11:20 PM
WorldOpinion: We are closer to nuclear disaster today than at any point in the Cold WarOPINION: There is more danger today than when the developed world was carved up.20 Apr 09:04 PM
WorldPoland arrests man suspected of spying to aid Zelenskyy assassinationPole accused of being prepared to pass airport security information to Russian agents.18 Apr 08:47 PM
