Russian leader declares: 'Everything preventing us from going forward will be rejected.'

Khalil Rahman Omaid knew he was in mortal danger as the Taliban moved to take over Kabul.

Russian military is facing severe supply shortages in Ukraine, due in part to sanctions.

Europe's largest nuclear plant powered down after a fire caused by Russian shelling.

An Australian artist says he has "received a barrage of online hate".

'We found a beauty,' one of the firefighters said.

Intense mortar and artillery fire forced fellow fighters to withdraw.

Hope for the return of fallen Kiwi soldier’s body, the Government looks to scrap more mask mandates and ex-Gloriavale women call for our help in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Russian officials and diplomats foresee a cheap and hard-working workforce.

Hulks of German battleships emerge from their watery grave as the river recedes.

Bridges, ammunition depots pounded as speculation rises of Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Defence Minister Peeni Henare and Commander Joint Forces NZ Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour see off 94 Army personnel that flew out of Auckland's Whenuapai Airbase to help train Ukrainian infantry recruits in the UK. Video / NZ Herald

Calls come after fears body remains in Russian hands.

Minister of Defence, Peeni Henare and Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour address media before the NZ Army infantry training team departs for the UK. Video / NZ Herald

Russia claims Treaty conference became "political hostage" to pro-Ukraine member states.

Zaporizhzhia residents are given iodine tablets amid mounting fears of a radiation leak.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted several countries to remove soviet symbols.

Corporal Dominic Abelen was off duty when he died fighting Russian forces.

The bid to bring fallen soldier home, just how many ram raids have there been in the past few months and new data shows the likelihood of a recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Russian leader has now committed more than a million troops to the invasion.

Kiwis assist with combat medicine, evacuations and training soldiers, Ron Mark confirms.

NZDF says off-duty soldier's leave request didn't mention Ukraine travel plans.

NZDF 'warrior' soldier was off-duty on unpaid leave.

Family pays tribute to soldier killed in frontline firefight with Russian forces.

The Russians thought they had shut off all surveillance cameras, but one remained.

A recently-recorded interview from the front line revealed his desire to free Ukraine.

Off-duty New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen was killed in Ukraine fighting with foreign troops and has been remembered as a tough professional "warrior" who "died doing what he loved". Video / NZ Herald

Dominic Abelen was fighting with other foreign fighters on frontline.