Conflict
300,000 reserves called up from Russian forces in Ukraine
As Russian forces battle a Ukrainian counter-offensive that has reclaimed significant territory, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a partial military mobilisation that would see 300,000… Audio
Update: Prime Minister's trip to New York
Jacinda Ardern is in New York for a meeting of the UN.
RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch is also there following her.
He spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Jacinda Ardern condemns Putin at UN
The Prime Minister says it is deeply concerning how freely President Putin is talking about using nuclear weapons.
In a standup at the UN Assembly she reaffirmed that New Zealand condemns Russia's… Audio
Russia calls up 300,000 troops for Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he was mobilising more troops as Moscow loses ground on the Ukraine battlefield.
In a televised address, he said the West wanted to end Russia, just as it… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 22 September 2022
Top stories for 22 September 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a veiled threat he could use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war. US President Joe Biden uses his address at the UN General… Audio
Ukraine, West denounce Russian referendum plans for occupied regions
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc and its member states would not recognise the outcome of the referendums and would consider further measures against Russia if they went ahead.
Ukraine marches further east, separatist calls for urgent referendum
Ukraine extended its hold on recently recaptured territory as troops marched farther east into areas abandoned by Russia, paving the way for a potential assault on occupation forces in the Donbas…
Ukraine war: Russian pop megastar Alla Pugacheva condemns conflict
One of Russia's most popular singers has called on Russian authorities to declare her a "foreign agent", in solidarity with her strongly anti-war husband Maxim Galkin.
Ukraine war: Power back on at huge nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine's huge Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been reconnected to its power supply two weeks after it went down, the UN's nuclear watchdog (IAEA) says
Ukraine war: Mass exhumations at Izyum forest graves site
A mass exhumation is under way and the earth is giving up its secrets in a forest on the edge of the Ukrainian town of Izyum that has just been recaptured from Russian forces.
Putin-Xi talks: Russian leader reveals China's 'concern' over Ukraine
The two leaders' meeting in Uzbekistan comes at a crucial point in the war, as Russian troops lose ground in parts of the country.
Evacuation plea as strikes hit major Ukraine dam
The southern city of Kryvyi Rih is at risk of flooding as water levels rise rapidly, officials warn.
Armenia, Azerbaijan clash again as foreign peace efforts intensify
New clashes erupted between Azerbaijan and Armenia as international peace efforts intensified a day after the former Soviet republics saw hundreds die in the worst violence in 2020.
Ukraine leader promises victory during front line town visit
Pro-Russian officials claim to have halted Kyiv's forces for now, but on top of its reversals in Ukraine, Russia is facing challenges in other former Soviet republics.
Kawerau paper mill stand-off ends as pay deal resolved
A loo paper crisis has been averted with paper mill workers in Kawerau finally sealing a pay deal with owners Essity after a bitter stand-off.
For about six weeks members of the Pulp and Paper… Video, Audio
Ukraine vows to drive out Russian forces as US readies more military aid
Ukraine handed out aid in a battle-scarred town after driving back Russian forces in the northeast and vowed to free all of its territory, calling on the West to speed up deliveries of weapons to back…
Ukraine calls for more Western arms after Russia pullback
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling on the West to speed up deliveries of weapons systems as Ukrainian troops move to consolidate control over a large swath of north-eastern territory…
Zelensky claims several unnamed settlements taken from Russian military
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has "good news", claiming the recapture of several settlements from Russia.
IAEA calls for security zone at Ukraine nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency called for fighting to be halted in a security zone around Europe's biggest nuclear power station, saying its experts had found extensive damage at the plant.
Taiwanese independence advocates will be 'punished' - Chinese ambassador
China's ambassador to Australia has warned that Taiwanese people advocating full independence from the mainland will be "punished" according to Chinese law.
