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When great powers fail, New Zealand must protect its interests
Voters need options to decide how New Zealand can best protect its core values.
US and UK accuse Russia of testing new anti-satellite space weapon
US and UK have hit out at Russia accusing Moscow of launching a new projectile into space.
Accuse, evict, repeat: Why punishing China and Russia for cyberattacks fails
New York Times: Scant evidence that punishments have limited the cyberattacks.
Sigue Sigue Sputnik: Russia accused of firing weapon in space
International critics say that Russia's actions "threaten the peaceful use of space".
UK officials 'avoided' looking into Russian meddling: Report
The report says Russia sees Britain as one of its top intelligence targets in the West.
Russian hackers trying to steal coronavirus vaccine research
New York Times: Hacking group targeting health care organisations to gain intelligence.
Missile battery, miscommunication to blame for Ukraine jetliner shooting - Report
Iran claims miscommunication led to a Ukrainian jetliner being shot down in January.
Trump commutes longtime friend Roger Stone's prison sentence
Trump commuted the sentence of his friend, days before he was set to report to prison.
Watch: Teen footballer blasted by lightning
The 16-year-old Russian is expected to fully recover despite being placed in a coma.
Trump's new Russia problem: Unread intelligence and missing strategy
New York Times: The Russian bounty revelation has evoked a strange silence from Trump.
Afghan contractor handed out Russian cash to kill Americans, officials say
New York Times: A small-time businessman became a key middleman for bounties, reports say.
Trump got written briefing in February on possible Russian bounties, officials say
New York Times: New information emerged as White House tried to play down the assessment.
Spies, lies and the British press: Are the poisoned Salisbury duo living in NZ?
Are Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia already hiding in NZ from Russian agents?
Russia secretly offered Afghan militants bounties to kill US troops, intelligence says
Trump administration has been deliberating for months about what to do.
Russian criminal group finds new target: Americans working at home
New York Times: Hacking group calling itself Evil Corp has shown up in corporate networks.
Russians eat burgers in gloves. Should everyone?
New York Times: Fast-food joints across Eastern Europe have offered gloves for years.
Too close for comfort, and the virus, in Russia's communal apartments
New York Times: A virus lockdown with 20 other people is as unpleasant as it would seem.
A conspiracy made in America may have been spread by Russia
New York Times: A very Russia-friendly account is helping push coronavirus conspiracies.
American sentenced to 16 years in Russia on spying charges
A Russian court sentenced Paul Whelan to 16 years in prison on spying charges.
Reopening on shaky ground: The view from five countries
New York Times: Some countries have ended lockdown despite struggling with rising cases.
Russian couple left twins to die to go on four-day lockdown drinking binge
One baby is dead, the other fighting for her life.
Ex-Russian spy would be 'potential security problem' for NZ
If a former Russian spy is living in NZ, it may become a security problem, say experts.
Poisoned Russian ex-spy and daughter - is the NZ link an elaborate ruse?
Sergei Skripal's family respond to reports he and his daughter have moved to NZ.
Poisoned ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and daughter start new life in NZ
The pair have been given new identities and support to start their new lives in NZ.
Why China and Russia are celebrating US protests
The world watches in horror as American burns, but two countries are "crowing with joy".
Protests planned in NZ: World alarmed by violence in US; thousands march in London
Nations around the world have watched civil unrest in US following George Floyd's death.
Transcripts released of Flynn's calls with Russian diplomat
Transcripts of Michael Flynn's phone calls with Sergey Kislyak have been released.
Putin speaks, officials shrug, and doctors are caught in the middle
New York Times: Botched effort to reward people leaves doctors and nurses facing scrutiny.
Covid-19: Wuhan virology lab breaks silence
The director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology has spoken for the first time.
'Mystery' over nation's Covid-19 success
Experts were worried this country could be one of the worst hit by the pandemic.
Bracing for carnage: Countries seeing an explosion of new Covid-19 cases
Most countries are returning to normal. But in others, it's only just beginning.
Biggest number of new Covid-19 cases recorded in a single day
There have been more worldwide infections in the past 24 hours than ever before.
Analysis: For Putin, personality politics trumps the pandemic
Analysis: Vladimir Putin's false boasts about Covid-19 hide the truth.