Appeal for 'real peace talks' reflects a change in rhetoric from Kyiv.

North Korea argues it has never sent artillery shells to Moscow.

Vladimir Putin's top general in the war effort has met a particularly ignominious fate.

Energy infrastructure knocked out by Russian airstrikes, leaving residents in the cold.

Leaked phone calls show how guilty troopers confessed to their families.

Kiwi Iranians gather outside the Labour Party Conference in Manukau calling on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Government to take stronger action against Iran. Video / NZ Herald

Russia could be preparing for intense urban warfare.

North Korea’s mobilisation came after it test-fired around 30 ballistic missiles.

Kyiv officials fear the withdrawal of troops from the area might not be all it seems.

High inflation is eroding living standards and likely to trigger a “prolonged” recession.

Yablunska St, Bucha, was the nerve centre of Russian violence that would shock the world.

Russia rejoins wartime deal after Ukraine says it won't use Black Sea route to attack.

US Security Council says artillery shipments are being 'funnelled' to Russia.

The PM has drawn on the wisdom of the Lord of the Rings star in a business speech.

“Let’s stop pretending that they are all refugees in distress,” Suella Braverman said.

Russia has drafted another 120,000 men but says conscripts won't be fighting in Ukraine.

Fighters abandoned by US withdrawal sign up for conflict in Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden warns of global hunger increase because of Russia’s move.

Under deal, 9 million tons of grain exported from Ukraine, lowering global food prices.

Kyiv’s mayor warns that the capital’s power grid is working in "emergency mode".

It was the first ballistic weapons launch in two weeks.

Russian president claims his enemies are playing a 'dangerous, bloody and dirty' game.

PM Jacinda Ardern says that as parts of the world are becoming increasingly contested, Antarctica is part of that too. Video / Mike Scott

Two global car giants cut ties with Russia as companies put the state at arm's length.

Interrogations and executions were organised brutality under strict control.

Fears are increasing that Putin's army may use a 'dirty bomb' and blame it on Kyiv.

'Dirty bomb' claims heighten fears of a fresh escalation in nine-month war.

Forces bombarded Russian positions in the illegally annexed southern Kherson region.

Bitter court case unfolding to determine the fate of a little Afghan girl.

Conor Kennedy reveals he went to fight in Ukraine as part of its International Legion.