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Thomas Coughlan: How will the Russia/Ukraine conflict affect NZ?

OPINION: The invasion of Ukraine will have a lasting impact on our economy and politics.

$200 a barrel? Kiwi motorists will feel pain at the pump as countries ban Russian oil

If oil reaches $200 a barrel, prices here could go up by 70 cents, one economist says.

Pentagon says Poland's jet offer for Ukraine 'not tenable'

Rare display of disharmony as Nato allies seek to boost Ukrainian fighter jets.

Kimberley Crossman's top travel tips and must-visit LA spots

From candles and showers to sushi and theme parks; an actress shares her travel tips.

This sedative is now a go-to drug for US executions. But does it work?

New York Times: The lethal new formulations have led to legal challenges across the US.

Insane features found on world's largest cruise ship

The gigantic ship comes with golf courses, 19 pools, ice rinks and robot bartenders.

Young New Yorker rescued twice in 2 days after failed hiking attempts

If at first you don't succeed, perhaps think before trying again.

US warns against travel to NZ due to rising Covid cases

Travel warning for Americans wanting to visit NZ updated to 'level four: very high'.

Truckers protesting Covid mandates amassing outside US capital

New York Times: It's not clear what the convoy's exact travel plans are.

Meghan Markle being sued over 'poverty' claims

Samantha Markle is suing her sister over her "rags to royalty" story.

Ukraine war: Unlikely new player attempts mediation

New to the world stage, the spotlight goes on Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Death toll nears six million as pandemic enters third year

Some analysts put the number of deaths much higher - at between 14 and 23.5 million.

National parks turn 150: What needs to change for conservation

Aotearoa was one of the first nations to adopt National Parks, are they fit for purpose.

'Accidental Kiwi': Why a Queenstown Ukrainian is raising millions for NZ startups

On shocking events at home and the relative calm and big opportunities in NZ.

Elon Musk mocks Russian space agency over broomstick insult

Russian space agency made a sledge about how Americans needs 'broomsticks' to go to space.

'Heinous crimes:' Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence reinstated

US Supreme Court justices have reinstated Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence.