Conflict
NZ sanctions matter to Ukraine: PM intent on strictest possible measures
The government is considering how to further tighten restrictions on exports and imports to Russia. Audio
Ukraine war: Russian troops forced out of Lyman
Russia has withdrawn its troops from the strategic Ukrainian town of Lyman, in a move seen as a significant setback for its campaign in the east.
African nation announces second coup this year
Armed soldiers in fatigues and masks appeared on television in Burkina Faso to confirm the ouster of President Paul-Henri Damiba, the second coup in the troubled West African country this year.
Russia annexes Ukrainian regions; Ukraine applies for fast-tracked NATO membership
The Russian president's proclamation of Russian rule over 15 percent of Ukraine is the biggest annexation in Europe since World War II.
'Dangerous escalation' warning as Russia prepares to annex four areas of Ukraine
Russia is to press ahead with annexation days after conducting unrecognised referendums.
Scores die in protests in Iran as crackdown intensifies, rights group says
At least 76 protesters have been killed by Iranian security forces during 11 days of unrest sparked by the death of a woman in custody, activists say.
Discredited referendums in occupied Ukranian regions close
Preliminary results from the so-called referendums in four occupied Ukrainian regions are coming in.
To no one's surprise, the initial count reportedly shows more than 97 percent of the ballots in… Audio
Jacinda Ardern's tilt towards the West continues at UN
Opinion - The prime minister intends to continue a more pro-Western foreign policy strategy, if her agenda at the UN is anything to go by, Geoffrey Miller writes.
New Zealand imposes further sanctions against Putin-linked individuals
New Zealand has added another 19 individuals to its sanctions regime over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Gas from Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline leaks into Baltic Sea
Nord Stream 2 - the controversial gas pipeline from Russia - has begun leaking in the Baltic Sea, endangering naval traffic, Denmark is warning.
Iran protests Western stance on mass protests over woman's death
The UK and Norwegian ambassadors are summoned after Iran objects to media coverage of unrest triggered by the death of a woman detained by morality police.
'I felt sick to my stomach': Migrants denounce Putin's latest moves
New Zealand-based Russians opposed to the war in Ukraine have described Vladimir Putin's latest televised address as "completely horrendous" and "crushing".
Queues form at Russian borders after Putin's military mobilisation order
Traffic at frontier crossings from Russia intensified after President Vladimir Putin ordered a call up of reservists to fight in Ukraine, with long tailbacks at the border with Finland and Georgia.
Thousands fleeing Russia in fear of Putin's next move
Last night, President Putin announced the Kremlin will call up thousands of extra troops to fight in Ukraine. But some fear the president won't stop at military reservists.. and have taken evasive… Audio
Russia, Ukraine announce surprise prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine have carried out an unexpected prisoner swap, the largest since the war began and involving almost 300 people.
Zelensky addresses UN, demands 'just punishment' for Russian crimes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated his nation's five non-negotiable conditions for peace in a recorded address to the UN General Assembly which drew a standing ovation.
Russia mobilises troops, threatens nuclear weapons
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has ordered the mobilisation of hundreds-of-thousands more troops to bolster his failing illegal invasion of Ukraine.
And he's renewed his threats of nuclear war… Audio
United Nations' focus turns to Russia
The United Nations' leaders week in New York has turned its attention to Russia's failing illegal invasion of Ukraine.
In recent weeks, Ukraine has taken back territory liberating towns in its… Audio
Ardern meets Ukrainian PM, condemns Putin's threats over war
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern strongly condemned Russia's escalation in the Ukraine war before she met with Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal in New York. Audio
Russia arrests protesters, flights sell out after Putin's troop call-up
Flights out of Russia were selling out fast and police reportedly arrested hundreds of protesters after President Vladimir Putin ordered the call-up of extra troops to fight in Ukraine.
