WorldWhy Saudi Arabia hosted high-level US-Russia talks on UkraineRussian negotiators stayed at Riyadh's five-star Ritz-Carlton, while Kyiv was frozen out.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighterThe warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.20 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldKremlin message to Trump: There’s money to be made in RussiaNew York Times: Russia pushes for US business return amid Ukraine war talks with Trump.19 Feb 09:56 PM
World‘Be with Putin or be with peace’: Zelenskyy issues plea before key US meetingTrump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator', echoing Kremlin views and shocking Europe.19 Feb 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWinston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey YoungWinston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race. 19 Feb 09:00 PM
OpinionTenby Powell: After three years of war the world - and NZ - must not forget Ukraine’s plightOPINION: Amidst this chaos, the resilience of the Ukrainian spirit shines brightly.19 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTrump blames Zelenskyy for Russia’s invasion, ‘confident’ on Ukraine dealTrump increased pressure on Zelenskyy to hold elections.19 Feb 04:57 AM
WorldWhat Russia really wants out of the talks with AmericaTrump aims to end the 'horrible, bloody war' in Ukraine.18 Feb 07:06 PM
World‘This will feed Putin’s appetite': Ukraine criticises Russia-US talksEuropean leaders express concern over potential US concessions to Russia.18 Feb 06:33 PM
AnalysisAnalysis: What Trump’s $500b demand means for Ukraine’s futureANALYSIS: The proposed contract gives the US control over Ukraine’s resources.17 Feb 09:30 PM
WorldGermany likely to reject European peacekeeping plans for UkraineSeveral European countries, including Italy and Norway, remain undecided.17 Feb 09:25 PM
WorldUN expert: Russia holds 2000 political prisoners a year after Navalny deathAlexei Navalny's death highlights repression and erosion of human rights in Russia.17 Feb 08:21 PM
World‘Electroshock’: France hosts emergency meeting on Europe’s response to TrumpEuropean leaders fear the US wants peace talks excluding Kyiv and the EU.17 Feb 06:23 PM
PoliticsLuxon open to sending NZ peacekeepers to UkrainePM says NZ often aligns with Britain's foreign policy decisions.17 Feb 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Destiny Church extremists are a clear and present dangerOPINION: 'For too long, [Brian Tamaki] has been allowed to push his agenda.'17 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldI’m ready and willing to put troops in Ukraine - British PMKeir Starmer emphasised the UK's role in ensuring Ukraine's security post-conflict.16 Feb 11:33 PM
WorldThis is how Ukraine’s war ends. But Trump’s plan for what comes next is even more radicalNegotiations aimed at freezing the conflict could finally put an end to the fighting.15 Feb 11:55 PM
WorldUS wants ‘lasting’ peace in Ukraine Vance tells ZelenskyyUkraine fears exclusion as Trump begins peace talks with Putin.14 Feb 10:36 PM
WorldEx-intelligence chiefs believe Trump is an unwitting agent of Putin. Here’s whyUS President’s controversial ties to Russia are once again under close examination.14 Feb 08:08 PM
World‘High-explosive warhead’: Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear power plantZelenskyy says Russian drone struck cover built to contain radiation at Chernobyl plant.14 Feb 09:10 AM
WorldTulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debateSenate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.12 Feb 08:30 PM
BusinessUS releasing Russian crypto kingpin who sent $140m in criminal profits to NZPart of exchange deal that saw Moscow free US teacher Marc Fogel. 12 Feb 07:05 PM
World‘Time to work together’: Trump, Putin start talks to end Ukraine warTrump praised Putin, calling their call 'lengthy and highly productive'.12 Feb 06:13 PM
World‘Security guarantees’: Zelenskyy discusses US role in peace talksUkraine's president is open to swapping land with Russia for peace talks.12 Feb 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I am not an oligarch’: Russian millionaire on coming to NZAlexandre Germanovich sits down with Kurt Bayer after a decade of being miscast. 07 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldJapan scrambles jets as Russian bombers fly near countryRussian military 'has been active on an ongoing basis' around Japan, spokesperson said.31 Jan 08:49 AM
SportOlympic ice skating legend breaks down over plane crash tragedySome of the passengers were returning from US Figure Skating’s national development camp.30 Jan 04:56 PM
WorldDoomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnightThe clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.28 Jan 08:33 PM
WorldSuspected sabotage: Latvia investigates Baltic cable damageA 'suspect vessel', the Michalis San, was near the incident, headed for Russia.26 Jan 08:17 PM
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
