The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the reports of Russia killing, raping, and wounding Ukrainian civilians are beyond reprehensible and that "Russia will be held to account."
Harrowing images of civilian bodies in the streets of the recently liberated Bucha, near Kyiv, have led to international condemnation.
This evening the Foreign Affairs Minister announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs.
Karyn speaks to the BBC's Home and Legal correspondent, Dominic Casciani to discuss what more can be done to hold Putin to account.
