Conflict
Multiple rockets hit Lviv city in western Ukraine
Four rockets hit the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Saturday, local officials said, in the most significant attack on the city since the start of the war with Russia.
Missle strikes bring reality of war to Lviv
The city of Lviv and surrounding region had only endured a few attacks prior to today,.However, several powerful explosions have struck the outskirts of the western Ukrainian city this… Audio
NATO more united than ever, Biden says
NATO and Western leaders have put on a show of unity during emergency summits in Brussels.
It's exactly a month since the war began, and NATO's increasing the number of troops in Eastern Europe.
The… Audio
Leaked security agreement reveals China plans for Solomons
A leaked security agreement could see China deploy police and its military personal to protect its people and major projects in Solomon islands.
And the unverified document that leaked online… Video, Audio
NZ, AUS alarmed at leaked deal between China, Solomons
New Zealand and Australia have expressed alarm at a security deal in the works between Beijing and the Solomon Islands - which could pave the way for a Chinese naval base in the Pacific.
New Zealand… Audio
Unfriendly fire and plaudits as govt dismantles Covid-19 measures
Week in Politics: The Prime Minister announces a significant easing of Covid-19 restrictions - but she doesn't please everyone - and New Zealand offers non-lethal military aid to Ukraine.
Russian propaganda in damage control mode
As the Russian advance stalls and Ukraine holds firm, propaganda within Russia has gone into damage control mode.
Independent news media in the country are being shut down, as the Kremlin desperately… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Ukraine invasion: Western leaders agree to fresh sanctions
Western leaders have agreed to strengthen their forces in Eastern Europe and impose fresh sanctions as the Russian assault on Ukraine enters its second month.
On a busy day of diplomacy in Brussels… Audio
Biden headed to NATO emergency summit
US president Joe Biden has left for Europe and will attend a NATO emergency summit, where the alliance is expected to further ramp up its military forces.
Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks… Audio
Veteran Russian reformer quits job as Putin envoy
Anatoly Chubais has stepped down from his role as an international envoy for President Vladimir Putin, the most senior official to resign since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Panel with David Slack and Nalini Baruch (Part 2)
Panellist David Slack and Nalini Baruch discuss the plight of Kiwis in Ukraine, the effect of increasing flood claims on the insurance industry and the restoration of the iconic Edmonds band rotunda… Audio
How important is NZ's new military support for Ukraine?
International analyst Geoffrey Miller examines New Zealand's new military assistance for Ukraine and asks whether more humanitarian aid could also be provided.
Ukraine invasion: Expert on Russia's chemical weapons
In Ukraine, a defiant President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country is on the brink of surviving the Russian invasion, almost four weeks after it began.
His optimism, in an address to the Italian… Audio
Ukraine invasion: Battle for Mariupol continues
The battle for control of the port city of Mariupol continues in Ukraine.
Ninety percent of the buildings in the city have now been damaged and in the last few hours Ukraine says Russian forces have… Audio
Is this the 'end of the beginning' for Russia in Ukraine?
Analysis - There is a growing consensus that Russian forces have, or are on the cusp of, 'culminating' in Ukraine. Mick Ryan explains what that could mean.
Dismantling the internet: Digital iron curtain descends on Russia
A digital iron curtain is falling on Russia as the government increases censorship and foreign companies withdraw services. Audio
Russia crackdown on dissent includes slowing the Internet
A Moscow court has found Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram guilty of "extremist activity" -- they're now banned from operating in Russia.
It comes amid a major crackdown on dissent by Russians… Audio
Release 'should have happened six years ago', former hostage says
The British-Iranian woman was speaking publicly for the first time since her release from Iran last week.
Ukrainian in NZ's family can't come here without leaving members behind
While many Ukrainians are grateful for a special visa scheme to bring immediate family to Aotearoa, some won't be taking up the offer.
Sergiy Vorobey has applied to sponsor his mother-in-law, who's… Audio
