WorldDeal or no deal: Zelenskyy warns of challenges ahead in US talksThe Ukrainian President will meet Donald Trump on Friday to finalise a minerals deal.26 Feb 10:23 PM
WorldZelenskyy heading to US to sign a ‘very big deal’ on minerals - TrumpZelenskyy plans to sign the deal with Trump in Washington this week.26 Feb 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Andrew Bayly got off lightlyOPINION: 'There is no place for this sort of behaviour in the workplace.'25 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldUN votes on competing Ukraine resolutions as war enters fourth yearThe UN voted on competing Ukraine resolutions as US policy shifts, sparking tensions with European allies and Ukraine's Zelenskyy.Watch24 Feb 11:14 PM
WorldMacron, Trump seek peace deal to end Ukraine war within weeksThe pair discussed ending Russia's invasion, backed by European peacekeepers.24 Feb 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: China’s ambitions echo history; split housing market reflects societyOPINION: 'If China hadn't retrenched in the 1400s, the world might look very different.'24 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldZelenskyy hails Ukraine’s ‘heroism’ on third anniversary of Russia’s invasionEU leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity.24 Feb 07:16 AM
New Zealand'Honour the sacrifices': Kiwi Ukrainians rally for invasion anniversaryThree years on, Ukrainians in NZ mark the start of the Russian invasion.24 Feb 02:09 AM
WorldWhy Russia sees Ukraine’s EU membership as an opportunityMoscow may use Ukraine's EU membership to access Western markets indirectly.23 Feb 08:54 PM
WorldZelenskyy ready to quit in exchange for Ukrainian Nato membership'If there is peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave my post, I am ready.'23 Feb 04:42 PM
World‘Get our money back’: Trump’s demand amid Ukraine negotiationsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was 'not ready' to sign a deal.23 Feb 02:35 AM
World‘Rewriting history’: Trump to abandon Russia war crimes prosecutionUS signals an end to pursuit of Putin as third anniversary of Ukraine invasion looms.21 Feb 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Work out any grief': NZ helps Ukrainian kids find normalcy during war'We have more than 1.5 million children at risk of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder'.21 Feb 07:23 PM
WorldWhy Saudi Arabia hosted high-level US-Russia talks on UkraineRussian negotiators stayed at Riyadh's five-star Ritz-Carlton, while Kyiv was frozen out.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighterThe warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.20 Feb 08:00 PM
World‘Unacceptable’: US denounces Zelenskyy after he hits out at TrumpUkraine President meets with US envoy after Trump calls him a 'dictator'.20 Feb 06:14 PM
World‘Be with Putin or be with peace’: Zelenskyy issues plea before key US meetingTrump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator', echoing Kremlin views and shocking Europe.19 Feb 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWinston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey YoungWinston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race. 19 Feb 09:00 PM
WorldTrump calls Zelenskyy ‘a dictator’US President: 'A dictator without elections, Zelenskyy better move fast'.19 Feb 06:12 PM
OpinionTenby Powell: After three years of war the world - and NZ - must not forget Ukraine’s plightOPINION: Amidst this chaos, the resilience of the Ukrainian spirit shines brightly.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Stats NZ boss takes fall for inevitable data breachOPINION: 'Has justice been truly served with the resignation of Mark Sowden?' 19 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTrump blames Zelenskyy for Russia’s invasion, ‘confident’ on Ukraine dealTrump increased pressure on Zelenskyy to hold elections.19 Feb 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHere’s why Trump wants to make Ukraine a US economic colonyTelegraph: Kyiv holds US$15 trillion in natural resources.18 Feb 08:05 PM
WorldWhat Russia really wants out of the talks with AmericaTrump aims to end the 'horrible, bloody war' in Ukraine.18 Feb 07:06 PM
World‘This will feed Putin’s appetite': Ukraine criticises Russia-US talksEuropean leaders express concern over potential US concessions to Russia.18 Feb 06:33 PM
AnalysisAnalysis: What Trump’s $500b demand means for Ukraine’s futureANALYSIS: The proposed contract gives the US control over Ukraine’s resources.17 Feb 09:30 PM
WorldGermany likely to reject European peacekeeping plans for UkraineSeveral European countries, including Italy and Norway, remain undecided.17 Feb 09:25 PM
World‘Electroshock’: France hosts emergency meeting on Europe’s response to TrumpEuropean leaders fear the US wants peace talks excluding Kyiv and the EU.17 Feb 06:23 PM
PoliticsLuxon open to sending NZ peacekeepers to UkrainePM says NZ often aligns with Britain's foreign policy decisions.17 Feb 06:05 PM
WorldThis is how Ukraine’s war ends. But Trump’s plan for what comes next is even more radicalNegotiations aimed at freezing the conflict could finally put an end to the fighting.15 Feb 11:55 PM
World‘High-explosive warhead’: Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear power plantZelenskyy says Russian drone struck cover built to contain radiation at Chernobyl plant.14 Feb 09:10 AM
WorldTrump wants Ukraine’s rare earth elements in exchange for continued US supportPost-war security offered for $500b of minerals and metals.12 Feb 10:37 PM
WorldTulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debateSenate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.12 Feb 08:30 PM
World‘Time to work together’: Trump, Putin start talks to end Ukraine warTrump praised Putin, calling their call 'lengthy and highly productive'.12 Feb 06:13 PM
