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.
Wayne Brown's sharemarket slip-up, young jockey tragedy & Russia's new warning to US | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 December, 2022
Auckland’s mayor sends shudder through the share market, damning editorial on New Zealand’s study into mental health and Russia’s warning to the US in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
People of Ukraine officially given EU’s top human rights prize
Bloc awarded the prize in October, it has now officially been handed over.
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.
Cornered in Ukraine, Putin ditches annual news conference
Putin typically uses the marathon year-end ritual to polish his image.
Zelenskyy addresses parliament, emergency housing overhaul & wet start to summer | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 December, 2022
Parliament prepares for rare address, more than 50 people seek compensation over sticky road drama and heavy rain on the horizon in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Serbia mulls sending troops to Kosovo, criticises Nato
Return of Belgrade troops to former Serbian province could drastically increase tensions.
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.
Putin says more prisoner exchanges possible
President's comments come as Russian state media hail release of 'Merchant of Death'.
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 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 leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia
Moscow blames Kyiv for unprecedented attacks on two air bases deep inside Russia.
Soldiers operating overseas given new orders for handling detainees
The fallout from the disastrous raid in Afghanistan continues.
Massive missile strike in Ukraine, Putin reclaims Crimean bridge
Onslaught targets homes and buildings, civilians, and electrical power and water supplies.
Ukrainian Embassy blast in Madrid, other devices found across Spain
Spain investigating incident as a terrorist act, unclear if links to war in Ukraine.
Russian shelling cuts off power again in liberated Kherson
Moscow pushing to destroy Ukraine’s energy plants and key infrastructure for winter.
Biden and Macron hold talks on Ukraine, climate, China
Biden will honour Macron with the first state dinner of his presidency during his visit.
Letters: National's Superannuation "attack"
OPINION: Letters on the Reserve Bank, Sky TV, Kirikiriroa, Russia, and a WWI memorial.
10 killed in bombing of Afghan religious school
A bomb blast hit a religious school in Afghanistan, killing at least 10 students.
EU seeks special court to investigate Russia war crimes
Putin's forces have been accused of abuses in Ukraine, including in Bucha and Mariupol.
Russia says nuclear talks with US delayed amid stark differences
Postponement marks another low point in badly strained US-Russian relations.
Torture allegations mount in Kherson in Russian occupation aftermath
Investigators say nine torture rooms found in region, warning only tip of the iceberg.
Nato commits to future Ukraine membership, drums up aid
War-torn Ukraine will one day become a member of the world’s largest security alliance.
Uneasy calm grips Ukraine as West prepares winter aid
Russian strikes battering Ukraine’s power grid in alleged campaign to "weaponise" winter.
What NZ can learn from the war in Ukraine
OPINION: War on the far side of the world has lessons for our country's defence.
How Ukraine's drone navy is menacing Russia's superior Black Sea forces
New technologies are changing the balance of power.