Conflict
Ukrainians in NZ applies to sponsor special visas
Ukrainians in New Zealand are grateful the government's sending more resources to help Ukraine defend itself from Russia.
The government's sending over body armour, helmets and vests, along with five… Audio
Minister on NZ's support for Ukraine
The Foreign Minister says the decision not to provide lethal aid to Ukraine was deliberate.
The Government yesterday announced it would contribute $5 million to a NATO fund that provides non-lethal… Audio
Ukraine invasion: Russia gives Mariupol ultimatum to surrender
The war in Ukraine remains at its most horrific in the southern port city of Mariupol.
Russia issued an ultimatum overnight demanding the city's surrender in return for the safe passage out of more… Audio
Ukraine invasion: Mariupol resident on getting out
The conflict in Ukraine remains at its most horrific in the southern port city of Mariupol.
Russia issued an ultimatum overnight demanding the city's surrender in return for the safe evacuation of… Audio
Why does NZ welcome Ukrainians fleeing war and not others?
Opinion - An estimated three million people have fled Ukraine, triggering an extraordinary response from governments, including New Zealand's, Jay Marlowe writes.
Ukraine refuses to surrender Mariupol as Russia warns of humanitarian 'catastrophe'
Ukraine has rejected Russian calls to surrender the port city of Mariupol, where residents are besieged with little food, water and power and fierce fighting shows little sign of easing.
Govt sends more money, military equipment to help Ukraine
The government is sending more money and tactical military equipment to Ukraine but has stopped short of directly supplying lethal weapons.
Cabinet has agreed to pledge a further $5 million to help… Audio
Ukraine ignores Russian call for Mariupol to surrender
Russia has called on Ukrainian troops in Mariupol to surrender.
In return, Russia has offered to open humanitarian corridors for civilians and soldiers.
Russian forces have encircled Mariupol and… Audio
Fonterra to 'exit its business' in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine
Fonterra is closing its Moscow office, and has withdrawn from its joint venture with Unifood in Russia, established more than three years ago.
Will Putin lose even if he wins in Ukraine?
Russian president Vladimir Putin has badly failed to read the room by invading Ukraine, says historian and political scientist Dr Liana Fix, and there are several ways he could ultimately end up… Audio
"It's my duty to tell the world about Russia's war crimes"
Kyiv Independent journalist Asami Terajima had intended to remain in her home city of Kyiv as the conflict in Ukraine continued to play out, but escalating tensions in the capital forced her to flee… Audio
Ardern calls Ukraine PM to offer NZ's support for country under siege
The prime minister has told her Ukraine counterpart that this country supports his people and condemns Russia's aggression.
Aotearoa makes top 10 of world's happiest countries again
New Zealand has dropped one place to tenth on the UN's annual survey of the world's happiest countries.
Russia appears to have stalled in weeks long Ukraine invasion
The four-week long war in Ukraine continues, but Russian troops appear to have stalled in their advance on cities including the capital, Kyiv.
In Mariupol, the only city to fall so far, rescue work… Audio
Russian sanctions over Ukraine grow, Biden to talk to Xi
Japan and Australia on Friday slapped fresh sanctions on Russian entities as punishment for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
NZ Army veteran travels to Ukraine to train volunteer fighters
A New Zealand Army veteran has joined the ranks of Westerners who travelled to Ukraine to train volunteers in how to hold and shoot a gun as the war wages on. Audio
Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Experts doubt China will take sides in conflict
Experts doubt China will help Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, saying the global superpower has too much to lose and very little to gain.
Putin a 'war criminal', Biden says, as Russia kills more Ukrainian civilians
Joe Biden has labelled Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal' as the Russian leader continues his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
The Kremlin has responded calling the it 'unforgiveable rhetoric'.
Meanwhile… Audio
Zelensky invokes Pearl Harbour in address to US lawmakers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the US Congress Russia had turned the sky into a source of death for thousands of people as he repeated his plea for a no-fly zone.
Peace talks with Russia sounding 'more realistic' - Zelenskyy
There's a glimmer of hope for peace in Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conceded NATO membership is unlikely for his country.
He says peace talks with Russia are beginning to "sound more… Audio
