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Ukrainian drones smash into high-rise apartment blocks on the outskirts of Moscow.
Ukraine proposes aerial and naval ceasefire to restart US military aid.
US officials are pressuring Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cede land for aid and intelligence.
Russia increases its Ukraine offensive, Wellington Water faces scrutiny, and Cyclone Alfred triggers insurance chaos in Australia.
OPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.
Trump praised Putin, calling him 'a very smart guy' and 'a cunning person'.
Charles hosted Zelenskyy and invited Trump for a second state visit.
Eleven people died, and 40 were wounded in the 'terrifying' Dobropillia attack.
OPINION: America's heel-turn on the world stage comes at an unwelcome time.
'Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield right now', Trump writes.
New York Times: The war in Ukraine has changed - and it’s deadlier than ever.
Vladimir Putin likens French President to Napoleon, recalling past conflicts with Russia.
The King's meetings aim to show equal respect to both Trump and Zelenskyy.
The U.S. steps back on Ukraine intelligence aid, Auckland fire continues, and nursing training sees a boost.
It was his first address to Congress since returning to power
Zelensky wants US talks, prison gangs take over, and Auckland traffic costs $2.6B.
Trump's decision to halt aid raises fears of US shifting towards Moscow.
OPINION: When wildfires raged in the US, crews from around the world rushed to help.
Trump expressed his frustration with Zelenskyy indicating that the US may soon lose patience with the Ukrainian leader.
Trump suspends aid to Ukraine to pressure for peace talks.
German leader-in-waiting thinks US President deliberately escalated clash with Zelenskyy.
Meanwhile, Labour's Chris Hipkins purposefully dodged a key question.
OPINION: 'The evidence for provided school lunches is clear – they work around the world.'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is asked to comment on President Trump and Ukraine. Video / Mark Mitchell
Zelenskyy tells late-night huddle he's ready to sign deal with US.
New York Times: Trump's pivot on Ukraine spurs EU to bolster defence plans.
Macron says France and Britain propose a one-month truce in Ukraine.
European leaders met in London, pledging more security for Ukraine.
The leaders of UK and France are ready to send troops to Ukraine if a truce is signed.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy wraps up his meeting with European and Canadian leaders in London and more healthcare workers are lured to Australia. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
'He needs to come to his senses and come back to the table in gratitude'.
Donald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being ungrateful and risking World War III.