Chernobyl seizure a nuclear risk 'nightmare'
Russian soldiers left explosives buried in the contaminated soil.
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"Information is a battleground": The digital investigators gathering war crimes evidence.
Russia pours in more troops and presses attack in the east
Russia has ratcheted up its battle for control of Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland.
'He did not look like a maniac': Putin ally, wife and daughter all shot dead
Three found dead in $3.8 million Moscow apartment by an adult daughter.
'New phase of war': Russia ratchets up battle for east Ukraine
Vladimir Putin attempts to take eastern Donbas region and slice Ukraine in two.
Battle for the Donbas: Russia launches fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine
The Kremlin has declared the capture of the Donbas to be its main war goal.
Moskva warship: Mother says dozens killed, hundreds burned
Estimated 200 sailors are in a Crimean hospital after sinking of Russian flagship.
In the besieged city of Mariupol, Ukrainians vow a 'fight to the end'
New York Times: A few thousand Ukrainian troops are taking a final stand.
Russians cruelly taunt captured British mercenary
'I do not know what happened to the dead bodies.'
Editorial: Ukraine war to get worse in the east as conflict digs in
EDITORIAL: Battlefield developments pushing the war further into one of brutal attrition.
'Surrender at dawn or die': Russia's ultimatum to last Ukrainian troops in besieged Mariupol
Russia says it has control of the city, and only a few remain holed up at the steel mill.
War in Ukraine leaves Eastern Europe sleepless and on edge
Some are making detailed war contingency plans — just in case.
Putin's fury: How the sinking of the Moskva sparked a flurry of revenge attacks
Strikes with high-precision long-range missiles were launched against Kyiv.
'I could not love him more': Meghan and Harry's rare public display of affection
The Sussexes looked more loved-up than ever at the Invictus Games.
'I feel so lost': The elderly in Ukraine, left behind, mourn
"I'm not even sure I'll put my head on this pillow tonight and wake up tomorrow."
Russia captures key port city of Mariupol, escalates attacks across country
Russia vowed this week to step up missile strikes on Ukraine's capital.
Focus: Ukrainian refugees flee Russian 'butchers & bandits' for new life in NZ
A 2000km car journey through war-stricken Ukraine followed by an almost 18,000km flight to New Zealand, Kate Turska's parents look to start their new lives in New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Gratitude and hope: Ukrainian refugees' new life in NZ
But couple from war-torn east also sound warning to Kiwis to "protect your democracy".
Russia bombs Kyiv factory producing missiles claimed to have sunk Moskva
Ukraine claimed vessel hit by two Neptune missiles, and that ship's captain died on board.
Ukrainian mum's pain watching daughter's burial on phone
The grieving mum, whose husband was also killed, couldn't watch the burial to the end.
'Executed in the streets': 900-plus civilian bodies found in Kyiv
More bodies being found every day under rubble and in mass graves, police say.
Exclusive: Doctor who left NZ for Ukraine war - 'Every day is a crisis'
The Auckland doctor is now in Lviv co-ordinating supplies.
'The last chapter is yet to be written': CIA warns of Putin's next move
The CIA director warns the war could soon be taken to another level.
Russia issues nuclear threat to Europe
Putin ally and ex President warns Russia will deploy nuclear weapons if red line crossed.
Dramatic escalation: Air raid alert sounded for 'all of Ukraine at once'
An air raid alert has been declared for all of Ukraine's regions.
'Go **** yourself' Russian warship explodes on Ukraine coast
Russia's biggest warship was famously sworn at by Snake Island defenders.
Watch: Scenes like World War 2 - A devastating walk through Bucha's horror
Video reveals true horror at hands of Russia: Bodies in streets, mass graves, destruction.
'Not very useful': Mahuta disapproves of MPs' move to question Russian ambassador
PM Jacinda Ardern urged MPs on the select committee to heed the legal advice.
NZ Defence Force Hercules leaves for Europe
NZDF staff are on way to Europe as part of the response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
'It's not the end': Children who survived horror of Bucha
Russian withdrawal leaves children shattered by the ghastliest scenes of war.
Chemical weapons claims: Disturbing reports emerge from Ukraine
Western governments 'urgently' try to verify claims that Russia used chemical weapons.
'Holding back the horde': Mariupol fighters battle on after experts said city would fall
A small band of determined soldiers persevere in Mariupol despite Russian threats.
Nearly two-thirds of Ukraine's children have fled homes
Unicef says 4.8 million children have been displaced since Russia's invasion.
Mariupol mayor says civilian dead 'carpet the streets'
Claims the death toll from the siege of the Ukraine city could surpass 20,000.