War
Conscripted Russians captured or killed within days on Ukraine front line - former NZ soldier
A former New Zealand solider on the front line in Ukraine says growing numbers of freshly conscripted Russians are being captured or killed within 72 hours of being called up.
The Russian President… Video, Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 26 October 2022
101 reccomendations to cut surgical wait times. NZ soldier speaks about conscripts on front line in Ukraine. Helicopter crews involved in Whakaari rescue given honours. School accused of poorly… Audio
Max Hastings: Today's lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis
60 years ago, the Cuban Missile Crisis was deepening. Following the discovery of Soviet nuclear warheads in Cuba there was a 13-day stand-off, and the world was bracing itself for war between the… Audio
Ukrainian authorities prepare for rolling blackouts
Ukrainian authorities are telling residents to charge everything as it introduces rolling blackouts to reduce energy use.
Up to forty percent of the country's energy infrastructure has been damaged… Audio
Putin announces martial law for Ukrainian regions
Russia's president has announced the introduction of martial law in the four Ukrainian regions he claims to have annexed.
He made the declaration at a security council meeting he was chairing… Audio
What is known about Russian 'kamikaze' drones
Russia has been hitting Kyiv with loitering explosives nicknamed 'kamikaze' drones. But what are these latest weapons of choice?
Russia destroys power, water infrastructure across Ukraine
Russia has destroyed almost a third of Ukraine's power stations in the past week, President Volodymyr Zelensky says, as Moscow rained more missiles down on infrastructure.
Mass blackouts in Ukraine after drone strikes
Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelensky says nearly a third of the country's power stations have been destroyed, causing mass blackouts.
Ukraine is in a critical situation following more attacks by… Audio
Russia attacks Kyiv with explosive drones
Russia has attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with a wave of Iranian-made explosive drones.
Several buildings were hit in the central city, in the same area that was targeted exactly a week ago.
… Audio
Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes
Several people were killed in a wave of attacks across the country, including in the capital.
At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine
At least 11 people have been killed after an attack at a Russian military training ground.
Putin - No plans 'for now' for more massive air strikes on Ukraine
Russia should be finished calling up reservists in two weeks, President Vladimir Putin said today, promising an end to a divisive mobilisation that has seen hundreds of thousands of men summoned to…
Explosions rock multiple Ukrainian cities
Newhub Europe correspondent Lisette Reymer joins us from Kyiv to discuss the latest wave of attacks on the Ukrainian capital and other cities. Audio
G7 leaders pledge to back Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'
Russian strikes continued in regions across Ukraine, including central Kyiv, with at least 19 killed and scores injured on Tuesday.
Russia retaliates after losing stolen Ukrainian territory
Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Russia's barrage of missile attacks across Ukraine was in retaliation for Saturday's destructive explosion on the only bridge to Russian-occupied Crimea.
President… Audio
Ukrainian cities hit by biggest Russian attack since
A deadly wave of Russian missile strikes across Ukraine has killed at least 11 people and injured 64. Russia's attacks are the most widespread since the early weeks of the war - hitting major… Audio
Significant escalation in Ukraine
Missiles have rained down across Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in Russia's aggression in the war.
At least 11 people have been killed and scores more injured, as Russia launched more than… Audio
Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine
Missiles have rained down across Ukraine, in the most widespread bombardment by Russia since the start of the war.
At least 11 people have been killed and scores more injured, as Russia launched more… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 11 October 2022
Ukraine has been bombarded with scores of Russian cruise missiles overnight, with the capital Kyiv in the direct firing line. Russian President Vladimir Putin says the strikes were in retaliation to… Audio
Explosions rock Kyiv after Putin accuses Ukraine of attack on bridge
Massive explosions shook the Ukrainian capital and other cities on Monday in apparent Russian revenge strikes after President Vladimir Putin declared an explosion on the bridge to Crimea to be a…