Conflict
In a first, Kyiv says it shot down volley of Russian 'hypersonic' missiles
Ukraine said it has shot down six Russian Kinzhal missiles in a single night, thwarting a weapon Moscow has touted as a next-generation hypersonic missile that was all but unstoppable.
Gore council: Petition organiser seeks to remove chief executive
A petition calling for Gore District Council's chief executive to resign has garnered almost 1000 signatures in less than a day.
Pope tells Zelensky he is 'praying for peace'
Pope Francis has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky he is constantly praying for peace after the two met privately at the Vatican.
South Africa rejects US accusations of arms shipment to Russia
South African officials have hit back at US accusations that a Russian ship had collected weapons from a naval base near Cape Town late last year, a move investors fear could lead Washington to impose…
Mstyslav Chernov: Pulitzer prize winner on Mariupol atrocities
Mstyslav Chernov is part of a small team of Associated Press Ukrainian journalists who this week won a Pulitzer Prize for their fearless reporting from Mariupol last year. For nearly three weeks they… Audio
Russia denies advances by Ukrainian forces along front line
Russia's defence ministry has denied reports by pro-Russian sources that Ukrainian soldiers have made advances on the front line in east Ukraine.
US envoy says Russian ship picked up weapons in South Africa
The US ambassador to South Africa has told local journalists Washington is confident a Russian vessel uploaded weapons and ammunition from South Africa in December.
Imran Khan's arrest was illegal, Supreme Court rules
Judges order the immediate release of Pakistan's former prime minister, who is facing corruption charges.
Russia launches mass strikes on Ukraine ahead of Victory Day holiday
Russia launched a large-scale wave of strikes on Kyiv and across Ukraine sowing destruction and injuries, officials say, as Moscow prepares for its cherished Victory Day holiday that marks the…
'Mad panic' as Russia evacuates nuclear plant town
Russia has sparked a "mad panic" as it evacuates a town near the contested Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a Ukrainian official says.
Ukraine accuses Russia of Bakhmut attack, pro-war blogger wounded in car bomb
Ukraine has accused Russia of attacking Bakhmut with phosphorus munitions, while a prominent Russian pro-war blogger has been wounded by a car bomb that killed his driver, officials say.
PM visits NZ troops training Ukraine soliers
Far from the scandal embroiling his party back home...Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace overnight. Mr Hipkins, who is in the United Kingdom for Saturday's… Audio
Chris Hipkins announces new Ukraine support package
New Zealand is increasing its military, humanitarian, legal and economic support for Ukraine.
Rimutaka prison staff suspected of misconduct still on leave
Nine Rimutaka Prison staff suspected of misconduct are still on paid leave a year after investigations began. One has recently been cleared but it is not certain if they will be returning to work at… Audio
Ukraine war: Russia launches second pre-dawn missile attack in three days
The strike near Dnipro sparked a major fire, destroyed dozens of houses, and wounded 34 people.
Hipkins has 'warm and insightful' phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky
The Prime Minister has had a phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of an anticipated announcement of more support for Ukraine.
'Tangible symbol of aroha': Ambulances being sent to Ukraine to boost charity's work
Kiwi K.A.R.E. will use the ambulances as mobile health clinics in previously Russian-occupied areas of the war-torn country.
'It's beyond description' - NZ diaspora desperate to evacuate family members from Sudan conflict
In this episode, as the conflict in Sudan is driving thousands of people to cross borders, diaspora in New Zealand are trying their level best to help family members reach safety. Audio
'It's beyond description' - NZ diaspora desperate to evacuate family members from Sudan conflict
In this episode, as the conflict in Sudan is driving thousands of people to cross borders, diaspora in New Zealand are trying their level best to help family members reach safety.
AudioBrazil's Lula recognises six new indigenous reserves
Brazil has set up new indigenous reserves where mining and some farming are banned - a milestone after international outcries over deforestation of the Amazon.
