Fears the enemy Russians were coming to New Zealand spurred fake news and forts.

Visiting charming old towns is as easy as one-two-three on an organised overland tour.

Trump is also facing a policy revolt from US Senators.

NATO warned Moscow may try to open a new front along Europe's eastern flank.

No Netflix. No Spotify. No PornHub. President Putin is about to unplug the internet.

Residents afraid to leave their homes as thinning sea ice has drives polar bears ashore.

Beat the crowds with a morning visit to Red Square.

Thomas Bywater finds a route for four scenic rail journeys you've never considered.

The Metro is functional and fabulous, the stations almost outdoing the city sights.

Russia and the United States have both abandoned a key nuclear arms treaty.

US officials have expressed concerns China is gaining a significant military advantage.

Chinese women paid thousands for their babies to get automatic US citizenship.

US senator thinks the world isn't taking the threat serious enough.

Head of Justice Department said Robert Mueller's Russia investigation is nearing an end.

A Credit Suisse client is furious at the loss.

Trump's profound corruption is not in question, writes Paul Waldman.

Robert Mueller's office put out a statement disputing the reporting.

US President says question from Fox News host 'the most insulting thing I've been asked'.

The starry night is an ancient and enduring object of human fascination, expert says.

Whanganui tight four offer plan to halt nationwide rugby player number decline

Putin and Poroshenko use religion for their own purposes. Bartholomew did what was right.

There's one particular area of Putin's life he's sought to keep quiet.

There's a chance part of the burning night sky object is sitting in someone's backyard.

Hope dawns as Democrats take control of the US House of Representatives.

Here's a look at striking news images captured by satellite imagery company Digital Globe.

Rescuers, working in frigid temperatures in Russia, found the baby after hearing cries.

Rescuers worked in bitterly cold weather to find survivors in apartment building collapse.

Putin said a final test was successful and that the weapon will enter service next year.

Russia is playing the long game with its investments and bailouts in Venezuela.