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More than 500 have arrived to NZ since Ukraine war began
Friday marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the start of the largest movement of refugees in Europe since the Second World War.
New Zealand offered to take 4000 people - so far 569 have… Audio
Flurry of action as Ukraine anniverary approaches
Days before the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there's been a flurry of action from foreign countries.
US President Joe Biden is in Poland facing calls to provide more military… Audio
Vladimir Putin takes aim at the US
Vladimir Putin has taken aim at the US and the West, blaming both for provoking Russia's war against Ukraine and escallating it.
In a bitter two hour state of the nation address the President said… Audio
Ukraine bolstered with critical equipment from US
Overnight President Biden has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to announce half a billion dollars of additional assistance to Ukraine.
The US will deliver critical equipment, including weapons and… Audio
US says China considering supplying weapons to Russia
The US says China is considering supplying weapons and ammunition to Russia for its war in Ukraine.
China has refused to condem Russia's invasion of Ukraine and in the last year has deepend its ties… Audio
US warns China against aiding Russia with Ukraine invasion
The US has warned China of consequences should it provide support to Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, US officials say.
EU leaders probe possibility of joint arms purchases for Ukraine
Foreign ministers are expected to discuss the idea of joint procurement of artillery shells needed by Kyiv on Monday.
At least 53 killed in attack in Syria blamed on Islamic State
At least 53 civilians were killed in an attack in Syria's central desert province of Homs, state media says, blaming Islamic State.
Andrey Kurkov: One year on from the invasion of Ukraine
The solidarity Ukrainians are showing each other in the wake of Russia's attack has made for a kinder society, says Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov. Audio
National War Memorial's Hall of Memories to reopen for Princess Anne visit
The reopening does not extend to the Carillon bell tower next door, which is earthquake-prone and being upgraded.
Explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine's power grid hit by Russian missiles
Several explosions could be heard in Kyiv as officials reported high-voltage facilities across Ukraine being hit by Russian missile attacks on Friday morning local time.
It's overwhelming, shocking - UNICEF Syria
Six UN trucks carrying urgently needed aid have finally crossed the border from Turkey into Syria.
The combined toll from the massive earthquakes has topped 20,000 people and is still rising.
The… Audio
Give us jets to secure our freedom, Volodymyr Zelensky urges UK
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the UK to provide his country with fighter jets as he addressed Parliament during his first UK visit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine claims 1000 Russians dead in one day, deadliest of war so far
Russia has also claimed to have killed large numbers of Ukrainian troops in recent weeks.
The air force's new flying machines
The air force's decades-old Orions have been retired. The Detail finds out more about the planes that'll replace them. Audio
The air force's new flying machines
The air force's decades-old Orions have been retired. The Detail finds out more about the planes that'll replace them.
AudioUkraine braced for renewed Russian offensive later in February
Ukraine is expecting an offensive attack, given the one-year anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion on 24 February.
Gathering at restored Ōhaeawai battle site to mark New Zealand wars
Dozens have gathered in the Far North at an important but less well known site to remember a key battle of the New Zealand Wars.
Ukraine expecting escalation on first anniversary of Russian invasion
Moscow has amassed thousands of troops and could "try something", Ukraine's defence minister says.
'It's a catch-22': How dangerous is it getting aid into Ukraine?
The death of New Zealander Andrew Bagshaw in Ukraine has underlined the dangers of humanitarian aid efforts in a war zone. Audio