What can the Patriot missile do for Ukraine?
US to supply the missiles in a huge statement of support, but will they be a game-changer?
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US to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, Russia warns of ‘consequences’
The US will provide Kyiv with the surface-to-air missiles to ward off Russian strikes.
Kiwi soldier brings Ukrainian mana home
A New Zealand soldier builds strong bonds with Ukrainians he helped train.
People of Ukraine officially given EU’s top human rights prize
Bloc awarded the prize in October, it has now officially been handed over.
Minutes from annihilation: NZ journalist details close brush with death in Ukraine
Journalist Tom Mutch has had a number of close calls since going to Ukraine.
Russian drone strikes damage five buildings in Ukraine capital
The strikes were a sign that Ukraine's biggest city remains vulnerable to attacks.
Donors pledge millions to get Ukraine through winter
Russian strikes have ravaged power stations, water facilities, other essential services.
'We will win this war: Ukraine's Zelenskyy delivers rousing speech to Parliament
The New Zealand Government is increasing its support for Ukraine.
EU reeling as scandal tarnishes parliament’s credibility
Corruption and bribery scandal linked to Qatar's Football World Cup rocks EU.
Cornered in Ukraine, Putin ditches annual news conference
Putin typically uses the marathon year-end ritual to polish his image.
NZ sanctions Iran over drone supply to Russia
as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to speak directly to Parliament today.
Laurie Ross: Negotiating peace in Ukraine
OPINION: A plea to end the conflict with diplomacy.
Russian blogger fined $750 after vivid dream about Zelenskyy
Telegraph: Ivan Losev was found guilty of mocking the invasion of Ukraine.
Missile strike on makeshift barracks kills 200 Russians - Ukraine officials
Russian officials confirmed the missile strike but gave far lower casualties.
'Ugly surprises': Ukraine troops find booby traps in Kherson
Ukraine soldiers are still finding booby traps in homes in liberated areas a month later.
Russia grinds on in eastern Ukraine; Bakhmut 'destroyed'
Bakhmut is in ruins, Zelenskyy says, as Russia's Donetsk province push continues.
The strange and senseless death trap draining Ukraine’s tired army
The town has seen hundreds killed, yet holds little military significance.
Nato chief fears Ukraine war could become wider conflict
Sec-Gen says fighting could become a war between Russia and Nato and spread into Europe.
Russian opposition politician sentenced for Ukraine criticism
Ilya Yashin is one of the few Kremlin critics who have stayed in Russia.
US basketball star back home after Russian prisoner swap
Brittney Griner is back on US soil after nearly 10 months' detention in Russia.
Russia put rocket launchers at nuclear power plant
The installation has raised fears of radiation leaks should the rockets launch.
Russia says it's up to Zelenskyy when Ukraine conflict ends
The Kremlin has long said Ukraine must accept Russian conditions to end the fighting.
US basketball star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer
The high-level prisoner exchange comes amid heightened tensions over Ukraine.
Ukraine 'operation' is taking longer than expected, Putin admits
Russian leader also claims his nuclear weapons are deterring escalation in the conflict.
Ukraine strikes more boldly, seeing little room for Russia to escalate
New York Times: Attack on Russian air base indicated new phase of the war.
'Low point' as Hungary blocks $30 billion worth of EU aid for Ukraine
Financial Times: Ukraine becoming pawn in games over debt dispute and Covid recovery spat.
Ukraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia
Moscow blames Kyiv for unprecedented attacks on two air bases deep inside Russia.
Ukraine President to address NZ Parliament next week
He will make an appearance by video link next Wednesday.
Russia claims Kyiv hit its air bases, fires more missiles
The unprecedented attack in Russia threatened a major escalation of the nine-month war.
Ukrainians hid orphaned children from Russian deportation
Russian authorities have been accused of deporting Ukrainian orphans to Russia.
Massive missile strike in Ukraine, Putin reclaims Crimean bridge
Onslaught targets homes and buildings, civilians, and electrical power and water supplies.
Russia’s plumbers sent to fight in Ukraine - just when they are needed to fix boilers at home
Call-up means repairmen unavailable for residents facing -40C freeze with broken heating.
From 'zero' English to jobs in NZ for Ukraine refugees
Ukrainians have been open about struggles in NZ, but now many can get jobs.