Conflict
Former mayor Tenby Powell on aid charity Kiwi Kare in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has been going on for nearly six months. There have been at least 10 thousand deaths so far, although experts say the actual toll is likely to be a lot more. The invasion has also… Audio
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency raised grave concern about shelling at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine, as its military said Russian forces had attacked dozens of front-line towns.
Gaza: Palestinian militant killed as Israel strikes after threats
At least 10 people have been killed by Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip, including a top commander of a Palestinian militant group.
Taiwan braces as China drills follow Pelosi visit
China is kicking off its biggest-ever military exercises in the seas around Taiwan following US politician Nancy Pelosi's visit.
Yemen's warring parties agree to extend truce, UN says
Yemen's warring sides agreed to renew a two-month truce expiring on Tuesday, says the United Nations envoy.
David Cohen: Russian ban on New Zealanders misses the mark
Opinion - Civic leaders, academic pundits, Defence Force brass and journalists in New Zealand have all figured prominently in the latest 'Russophobic Awards', David Cohen writes.
Six prisoners still on roof at Hawke's Bay prison
Six prisoners are still on the roof of Hawkes Bay Regional Prison, after a stand off with staff.
The prisoners aged between 16 and 19 have been on the roof of the youth unit since 2.30pm on Monday.
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Russian strikes kill Ukrainian grain tycoon, drone hits Russian naval base
The owner of a major grain exporter has been killed during shelling in Ukraine, while a drone strike on Russia's Black Sea naval base in Sevastopol was launched from within the city.
Ukraine's Zelensky urges evacuations, warns of invasion's impact on country's harvest
Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky is urging residents of eastern Donetsk to evacuate as soon as possible and warning of harvest shortages.
Further reduction of Russian natural gas increases EU energy woes
Reduced Russian natural gas flows into the EU have deepened the economic bloc's energy crisis, with Germany's chemical giant BASF cutting ammonia production further due to soaring prices.
First grain exports could leave Ukraine within days
Ukraine says its first exports of grain could leave its Black Sea ports within days under a UN brokered deal with Russia.
Russia fired missiles on Ukraine's main port of Odesa over the weekend… Audio
A plan to sell 10 Rotorua reserve sites for housing will hurt communities and local businesses, critics say.
A proposal to sell 10 Rotorua reserve sites for housing has been met with vehement opposition, with some claiming it would debilitate local businesses and bring Fenton St's problems to...
Russia-Ukraine war: What peace terms can the West accept?
There is a risk the Ukraine conflict may spark something worse - so peace on the right terms needs to be a priority, Alexander Gillespie writes.
Ukraine war: Missile strike puts grain deal in doubt
A landmark deal to resume Ukraine's grain exports is hanging in the balance after missiles hit the port of Odesa.
What happens now in Ukraine?
Dr Jack Watling, senior research fellow for land warfare at the Royal United Services Institute, gives us the latest on the war in Ukraine and what the next steps are for all involved in the conflict.
…Zelensky says no ceasefire without recovering land lost to Russia
Zelensky said a ceasefire with Russia without reclaiming lost land would only prolong the war, but it has $10b of grain ready to export following landmark deals.
Europe braces as speculation grows over Nord Stream 1 gas supply
Europe is on edge about the restart of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline from Russia as annual maintenance is set to end tomorrow, with governments bracing for possible further supply cuts.
Putin says Ukraine showed no desire on preliminary peace deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow did not see any desire from Ukraine to fulfil the terms of what he described as a preliminary peace deal agreed to in March.
US intelligence shows Russia planning Ukraine annexations - White House
The US will in coming days announce a drawdown for a new weapons package for Ukraine, Chief National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says.
Ukraine war: Putin to visit Iran in rare international trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iran tomorrow in just his second foreign trip since he launched the invasion of Ukraine in February.
