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Hitting the right balance on defence spending
Some countries are increasing their defence budgets as the war in Ukraine rages on. The Detail looks at whether New Zealand needs to follow suit. Audio
Hitting the right balance on defence spending
Some countries are increasing their defence budgets as the war in Ukraine rages on. The Detail looks at whether New Zealand needs to follow suit.
AudioUS president accuses Putin of genocide in Ukraine
Joe Biden rails against "the horrible things that the Russians have done in Ukraine".
Ukraine war: NZ Defence Force Hercules leaves for Europe on aid mission
A New Zealand Defence Force Hercules has taken off for Europe on a deployment to distribute donated military aid for Ukraine.
Russian oligarch's yacht reportedly in Fiji
A sanctioned Russian oligarch's superyacht is reportedly refuelling in Fiji this week before returning to its home port and authorities here expect that's the closest any will come to New Zealand.
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Defence Force Hercules departs for Ukraine
A Hercules aircraft carrying New Zealand Defence Force personnel has departed Auckland for Europe to help distribute donated military aid to Ukraine.
The deployment - New Zealand's biggest to the… Audio
Defence Force Hercules leaves for Ukraine
A Defence Force deployment is leaving for Europe to help distribute donated miltary aid for Ukraine.
A Hercules carrying nine personnel is departing soon, with the rest of the remaining 41 troops… Audio
Rules of war - what are they good for?
In Ukraine, authorities say 120,000 children have been forcibly taken to Russia since the invasion began.
Two-thirds of all Ukrainian children have been forced from their homes.
President Volodomyr… Audio
Defence Force confident 'ageing' Hercules aircraft can cope with Europe deployment
Commander of Joint Forces Jim Gilmour says he's confident New Zealand's Hercules fleet will be up to the task as 50 Defence Force personnel deploy to Europe. Audio
Mariupol: Battle for key port city continues, Ukraine says
Ukrainian forces are holding out against Russia in the southern port city of Mariupol, officials say, despite some reports suggesting the battle was nearing its end.
National Party backs military support for Ukraine
The National Party is backing New Zealand sending military support to Ukraine as it battles the Russian invasion.
Cabinet has agreed to send an airforce Hercules along with 50-soldiers to Europe this… Audio
Ukraine invasion: Moscow redirects forces to east of country
In Ukraine, efforts are being stepped up to prepare for a renewed Russian offensive, as Mosow re-directs its military offensive to the East of the country.
President Volodymr Zelensky says Russia is… Audio
Ukraine deployment low threat - Commander Joint Forces
New Zealand is sending 50 defence force personnel to Europe tomorrow to help distribute donated military aid for Ukraine.
The Commander Joint Forces, Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour, told Corin Dann the… Audio
NZ sending Hercules, soldiers to Ukraine
In a marked shift in Aotearoa's contribution to the Ukraine, New Zealand is sending a Hercules and 50 soldiers to Europe to help distribute military aid.
It's being described as the country's biggest… Audio
Greens: Ukraine weapons fund should be humanitarian relief
Money pledged toward weapons for Ukraine would be better spent on humanitarian relief the Green Party says.
NZDF to be deployed in Europe
As the invasion of Ukraine by Russia enters its 47th day the New Zealand Government has announced that more Defence Force personnel will be deployed to Europe to further support Ukraine. Audio
As battle looms in Ukraine's east, US commits to providing weapons to Ukraine
Russian forces pounded targets in eastern Ukraine with missiles and artillery as Austria's leader planned to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
No.8 wire mentality used in Kiwi aid effort in Ukraine
A New Zealand aid worker in Ukraine says the group he leads was one of the first to provide food in Bucha - where Russian troops executed 150 civilians. Audio
How Russia is dying from within
Since the late 1960s, Russia has been dying from the inside due to a birth rate that is too low and a death rate that is too high, says demographer Paul Morland. Audio
No.8 wire mentality at play in Kiwi aid effort in Ukraine
ReliefAid Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright was on his way to oversee an aid operation in the Middle East when Russia's invasion of Ukraine kicked off. Seawright immediately diverted to… Audio
