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One way tickets to Dubai have surged to $15,469 out of Russia.
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Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 September, 2022
World leaders take aim at Russia, retail workers fearful as smash and grabs continue, and more on the cyclist tragically killed in Flat Bush crash in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Russians protest, rush to escape call-up to Ukraine war
Flights booked out even as one-way fares rise to more than $15,000.
US, UK join NZ and Pacific allies in Fijian military exercise
The name of the exercise originated from Operation Cartwheel during World War II.
Putin fails to turn up to own war speech
Russian leader was expected to announce a major move in the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine's counter-offensive recaptures first village in Luhansk
Defence expert describes Kremlin's troops as "an army in crisis".
'Nuclear terrorism': War in Ukraine takes disturbing turn after Russian attack
"It's a very, very dangerous and illegal act to be targeting a nuclear station."
Vatican envoy comes under fire in Ukraine as he delivers aid
Vatican Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski and entourage forced to take cover.
'All will soon be Ukraine': Troops break through Russia's frontline
British defence says such a breach will humiliate the Kremlin.
'Not an era for war': India's PM admonishes Putin over Ukraine
The Indian leader has scolded the Russian president over his invasion of Ukraine.
Queen's death a reminder of disappearing WWII generation
World War II veterans are now nearing their 100th birthdays.
'War crimes': Ukrainian president says mass burial site contains torture victims
Exhumations have begun at the site where more than 400 graves were found yesterday.
Editorial: Has Russia lost the war in Ukraine?
OPINION: Our editorial on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's show of defiance at Izium.
Defiant Zelenskyy visits retaken Ukraine city
Ukrainian President watches his country's flag rise above the recaptured city of Izium.
Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energy
Paris faces risks of power shortages, rationing and blackouts this winter.
Ukraine piles pressure on retreating Russian troops
Counteroffensive reclaims large areas in the northeastern region of Kharkiv.
'Path of self-destruction': North Korea receives strong warning
North Korea's new law would allow it to use its nukes pre-emptively.
US leaders avoid victory dance as Ukraine blitz routs Putin's troops
US officials from Joe Biden on down are being careful not to declare a premature victory.
Russia's hasty retreat: Ukraine reclaims towns, ground in lightning advance
Russians beat a hasty retreat back to the border amid reports of chaos.
Russian forces retreat amid counteroffensive
Nuclear power plant in Russia-occupied south shut down as fighting rages nearby.
Ukraine claws back some territory, nuclear plant in peril
Ukraine has regained control of more than 20 settlements in the Kharkiv region.
North Korea says it will never give up nukes to counter US
Experts say Kim Jong Un is trying to strengthen his cooperation with China and Russia.
Ukraine, neighbours, to get big new aid, Blinken says in Kyiv
The US ramp up military aid by more than $2.8b to Ukraine and other European countries.
Putin's latest chilling threat to Europe
Russian leader declares: 'Everything preventing us from going forward will be rejected.'
From Kabul to Wellington: How one Afghan journalist escaped the Taliban
Khalil Rahman Omaid knew he was in mortal danger as the Taliban moved to take over Kabul.
Russia 'buying millions of rockets and shells from North Korea'
Russian military is facing severe supply shortages in Ukraine, due in part to sanctions.
Ukraine invasion: NZ's Treasury warns of higher inflation, interest rates, food costs
A paper from Treasury staff warns Kiwis will face a wellbeing hit because of the war.
Power cut at giant Ukraine nuclear plant after shelling
Europe's largest nuclear plant powered down after a fire caused by Russian shelling.
'Utterly offensive' mural of Ukrainian, Russian soldiers sparks outrage
An Australian artist says he has "received a barrage of online hate".
Watch: Ukrainian firefighters rescue kitten from burning building
'We found a beauty,' one of the firefighters said.
Dominic Abelen's body recovery abandoned under 'intense fire'
Intense mortar and artillery fire forced fellow fighters to withdraw.
Opinion: Barbarians defile the dead - respect for fallen soldiers a matter of honour
Alexander Gillespie on the withholding of the body of Kiwi Corporal Dominic Abelen.
UN inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plant
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of attacks near the Zaporizhzhia power plant ahead of a visit by UN inspectors. Video / AP
Macron vows to prevent Russia from winning war in Ukraine
The French President has called on Europe to defend Ukraine's freedom.