War
Belarus protests to Ukraine after downing stray air defence missile
The incident happened during one of Russia's heaviest aerial onslaughts against Ukraine since the start of the war.
Australian PM issues warning after citizen dies fighting in Ukraine
Anthony Albanese has urged people not to travel to fight in the conflict involving NATO, Russia and Ukraine after the death of Sage O'Donnell.
Israel minister hints at attacks on Iran nuclear sites in 'two or three years'
Defence Minister Benny Gantz has delivered unusually explicit comments about a possible timeline.
Russia steps up artillery attacks on liberated Kherson city
Russia has increased mortar and artillery attacks on civilian targets in Kherson city, Ukraine says, and has rejected Ukraine's 10-point peace plan.
Russia bans oil sales to countries using price cap
Russia has banned oil sales to countries and companies that comply with a price cap agreed by Western nations earlier this month.
'We will not wait for a miracle' - Zelensky's defiant Christmas message
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged his people to persevere in the face of Russian attacks as the country celebrates Christmas.
North Korea sold arms to Russia's Wagner group, US says
The US has accused North Korea of supplying battlefield missiles and rockets to the Russian mercenary group Wagner for use in Ukraine.
Ukraine Update: Impact of Zelensky's meeting in Washington
Russian President Vladimir Putin says all armed conflicts end with diplomatic negotiations.
In a public speech he said Russia wants an end to the war in Ukraine.
This comes after Ukrainan… Audio
Putin says Russian army must tackle problems it has suffered in Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin says the Russian army must learn from and fix the problems it had suffered in Ukraine, promising to give the military whatever it needed to prosecute a war nearing the end of…
Ukrainians in NZ keen to celebrate Christmas despite war back home
It's been 10 months since Russia invaded Ukraine in what has become a bloody and brutal war.
But Ukranians are still trying to find some festive cheer.
Morning Report producer Samuel Wat, spoke to… Audio
Zelensky headed to United States to meet Biden
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is on his way to the United States to meet with President Joe Biden.
It will be Zelensky's first trip abroad since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
The… Audio
Elderly ex-concentration camp secretary convicted of Nazi war crimes
A 97-year-old woman who worked as a Nazi concentration camp secretary has been convicted for her role in the murder of thousands of people, in what could be one of the country's last trials for World…
Children among 547 detained Syrians declared dead - rights monitor
The the independent Syrian Network for Human Rights group says the documents provided answers to the fates of hundreds of missing people.
Ukraine war: Russia hits Kyiv with wave of 'kamikaze' drones
The Ukrainian Air Force said its air defences shot down 30 of the drones, the latest in a series of Russian attacks that have targeted the Ukrainian power grid.
Ukraine's second city without power after strikes
Kharkiv suffers "colossal" damage as the latest wave of Russian strikes targets power supplies.
Russia launches widespread missile attack on Ukraine
Russia launched dozens of missiles across Ukraine on Friday, knocking out electricity in its second biggest city, hitting critical infrastructure in the south and causing explosions in the capital…
'We will liberate Ukraine, we will win' - Pres Zelenskyy tells NZ parliament
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a plea to Aotearoa to keep supporting his country, which was invaded by Russia nearly 10 months ago.
This morning, President Zelensky became the… Audio
'The time has come': Ukrainian leader calls on NZ for contribution
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has delivered an address to New Zealand's Parliament this morning and the government has pledged an additional $3 million of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
International relations expert on Zelensky speech
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked New Zealand for its support during the Russian invasion.
Appearing via videolink, Mr Zelenskyy told Parliament this morning he was grateful for… Audio
Volodymyr Zelensky set to speak to NZ parliament
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will address parliament on Wednesday.
Parliament will sit at 8am and hear a 10 minute address from Zelensky, via video link.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and… Audio
