PremiumPremiumWorldRussia's war has been brutal, but Putin has shown some restraint. Why?New York Times: Analysts wonder whether a bigger mobilisation by Moscow is on the horizon.03 May 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey fell deeply in love in Bucha. One Russian bullet ended it allNew York Times: Iryna Abramova says she wishes the Russian soldiers had shot her too.03 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZDF lands in Europe to support international aid for UkrainePersonnel is working to make sure equipment donations are those that are needed.03 May 05:00 AM
World'Sick' Putin to pass torch to 'villain': Report"He's more cunning than Putin. If he's in power, Russians' problems will only multiply."03 May 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSisters recount perilous escape from Mariupol as Russians closed inNew York Times: "The way forward was maybe a prison - but it was our only option."03 May 02:06 AM
WorldPush to arm Ukraine putting strain on US weapons stockpileCan the US sustain the cadence of shipping vast amounts of arms to Ukraine?02 May 09:22 PM
WorldDeath in Ukraine's Kharkiv is everywhere, rarely explainedKharkiv has become an open air morgue, with thousands of bodies just lying around.02 May 08:43 PM
WorldFirst civilians leave Mariupol steel plant, hundreds remainEscapees describe terrifying weeks of Russian bombardment: 'Now, there is no Mariupol.'02 May 06:16 PM
PoliticsNZ applies more sanctions to Putin's 'cadre of warmongers'They apply to those supporting 'Putin's war machine' as atrocities come to light: Mahuta.02 May 06:16 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOne Russian tycoon criticised the war. Retribution came the next dayNew York Times: His downfall shows the consequences facing those who dare to cross Putin.02 May 03:18 AM
World'He did not make it': Combat death puts spotlight on Americans fighting in UkraineHundreds of Americans are battling Russian forces alongside Ukrainian troops.01 May 10:15 PM
WorldUK accused of stealing 'Russian' invention of fish and chipsPro-Kremlin politician says Britain has 'never been a real ally to Russia' during tirade.01 May 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUkraine acknowledges that the 'Ghost of Kyiv' is a mythNew York Times: Ukraine's air force command debunks a months-long rumour.01 May 09:30 PM
WorldWhy Volodymyr Zelenskyy's crisis leadership has been so effectiveVolodomyr Zelenskyy has won the hearts of the world in his defence against Vladimir Putin.01 May 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSupermarkets worldwide ask shoppers to limit cooking oil purchases as war disrupts supplyNew York Times: Sunflower oil 'vanishes' as Ukraine war grinds on.01 May 09:09 PM
World'Ghost of Kyiv' hero fighter pilot a myth, Ukraine air force admitsThe Ukraine air force has now conceded the hero pilot was a myth.01 May 06:56 PM
WorldDozens escape besieged Mariupol amid US moveUp to 1000 civilians sheltering in the Azovstal steel plant have begun moving out.01 May 05:52 PM
New ZealandArdern at US Business Summit: Explaining the bonds between NZ and USNZ wants US back in CPTPP but not just for commercial reasons.01 May 08:50 AM
WorldAngelina Jolie makes surprise Ukraine visitAngelina Jolie makes surprise visit to western Ukrainian city of Lviv.01 May 04:35 AM
World'Dramatic shift': West now believes Kyiv could win warBritain and Western alliance are now publicly committed to Kyiv's own war aims.01 May 12:12 AM
WorldWives of Ukrainian soldiers trapped in Mariupol plead for evacuationThe women fear Ukrainian troops will be tortured and killed if left behind.30 Apr 11:00 PM
WorldInside the 'heroic story' of Putin's greatest foePartially blinded, poisoned, imprisoned — but Alexei Navalny still won't back down.30 Apr 08:17 PM
WorldWest fears Putin will declare all-out war on Ukraine on Russia's V-Day - May 9Putin could use an annual Victory Day parade on May 9 to make a "greater call to arms".30 Apr 06:30 PM
WorldUkraine fights to hold off Russian advances in south, eastThe Kremlin is seeking to capture the industrial Donbas region.30 Apr 05:15 PM
WorldBig change looming: 'Neutral' countries make Russia moveThey're known for being neutral, but this could change in a big way.30 Apr 05:54 AM
WorldUkraine cracks down on 'traitors' helping Russian troopsOffenders face up to 15 years in prison for collaborating with Russian forces.29 Apr 10:24 PM
WorldZelenksyy reveals his close call with assassinsZelenskyy has revealed just how close Russian forces came to capturing or killing him.29 Apr 07:51 PM
WorldRussia brings in navy-trained dolphins to protect fleetRussian ships at Sevastopol's port are vulnerable to undersea sabotage and air attacks.29 Apr 12:00 AM
WorldEmergency contraception sent to Ukraine amid rape crisisAbout 25,000 doses of contraception have been sent to Ukraine for sexual violence victims.29 Apr 12:00 AM
WorldExplosions rock Kyiv, Putin's army rains fire as UN head visitsUN Secretary-General António Guterres in Kyiv during latest bombardment.28 Apr 09:30 PM
WorldBritain's parliamentary term ends in scandalPM Boris Johnson hopes the new term will mark a fresh start after months of turmoil.28 Apr 08:13 PM
WorldPutin wants Ukraine dominated by Russian public holidayRussia scales up bombardment in hopes of celebrating Victory Day on May 9.28 Apr 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFears are mounting that Ukraine war will spill across bordersNew York Times: A growing conviction the war will not end any time soon.28 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin New World supermarkets still selling Russian beersThis is despite calls from local Ukrainian community for stores to boycott the products.28 Apr 01:59 AM