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Auckland CBD: Thousands march in honour of Ukraine war victims
People marched through a drizzly Auckland CBD to honour victims of the Ukraine war.
Russia pummels last major Ukrainian strongholds in eastern province
Russian strikes killed four people in the nearby village of Hirske.
American spy agencies review their misses on Ukraine, Russia
US intelligence agencies underestimated Zelenskyy while overestimating Putin.
'No choice': Moscow's terrifying threat if US missiles hit Russia
Moscow implies it will strike outside of Ukraine if Kyiv fires US missiles into Russia.
At 100 days, Russia-Ukraine war by the numbers
The war has brought the world a near-daily drumbeat of gut-wrenching scenes.
Russian photographer captures the world's smallest seal in the world's largest lake
Exquisite photos get up close with the adorable creatures.
Ukraine faces grinding battle in the east as war hits 100-day mark
Ukrainian forces are desperately awaiting weaponry promised by the West.
Russian blockades of Ukraine will hurt Kiwis, Brownlee says
Russian blockade impacting Kiwis, agency warns food, fertiliser shortage could last years.
Danish voters give strong 'yes' to joining EU defence policy
Denmark is seeking closer defense links with allies after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's soldiers slowly fall back under relentless fire
New York Times: The Ukrainian government has largely withheld military casualty figures.
Putin ally reveals which country is next on Russia hit list
Russian state media have launched chilling threats against Poland and the Nato alliance.
West promises Ukraine better arms to fend off Russia
Russia has accused the US of 'pouring fuel on the fire' with the offer of advanced weapons
President Biden: What America will and will not do in Ukraine
New York Times: We don't want to prolong war just to inflict pain on Russia, writes Biden.
Top Russian official addresses Vladimir Putin's 'cancer' rumours
In a rare move, The Kremlin has addressed rumours about Vladimir Putin's health.
How Covid-positive travellers are cheating the system to enter the US
From border-hopping to outright lying, determined travellers have gotten creative.
'Half' of key Ukraine city claimed by Russians
Mayor says Russian troops are destroying industrial Donbas city 'block by block'.
Russians, Ukrainians fight block by block in eastern city
Russian troops pushed deeper into a key eastern Ukrainian city.
EU leaders agree on partial embargo on Russian oil
Move will "cut around 90 per cent of oil imports from Russia by the end of the year".
Nato eyes 'historic' opportunity to expand alliance to Sweden, Finland
Nato Secretary-General looks forward to welcoming Sweden and Finland at the Madrid summit.
War in Ukraine adds to food price hikes, hunger in Africa
Most wheat sold in Somalia comes from Ukraine and Russia, which have halted exports.
Russians, Ukrainians fight block by block in eastern city
Russia hopes to claim the Donbas region before reinforcements arrive from the West.
'Maximum decline': Russian forces in Ukraine set to be exhausted by January 2023
Analysis: There are signs Putin is reaching his limit, writes Jamie Seidel.
East Ukraine under heavy shelling, Zelenskyy visits frontline
Ukraine President visits the front line as Russians are pushed back from Kkarkiv city.
Editorial: War in Ukraine could cause famine far away
EDITORIAL: UN official predicts higher prices, famine, more migration & political unrest.
'I would defy Putin again': Meet Russia's most hated woman
Producer reveals the hurdles she faced since her famous on-air anti-war protest.
'Choke point': The tiny island making Vladimir Putin furious
Tiny group of islands with 30,000 people are stoking fires between Russia and new enemy.
Russian oligarchs could buy their way out of sanctions
Businessmen could dodge penalties if they promise to donate money to help rebuild Ukraine.
Russian forces advance in the east, Ukraine fears offensive won't be repelled
Ukraine's foreign minister has pleaded for artillery and rocket-launching systems.
The spy who came in from the cold: Former KGB agent 'poisoned' in Auckland
A former KGB agent sought refuge in New Zealand - but couldn't hide from his enemies.
Russia slams sanctions, seeks to blame West for food crisis
Moscow has pressed the West to lift sanctions so food can become more accessible.
Russia scraps upper age limit for people joining army
Russia has made a desperate move to bolster its number of soldiers on the front line.
Spy boss: Putin-supporting cybercrims could target NZ with revenge attacks
Russian hackers have threatened to attack any country that supports Ukraine.