War
Russia claims first use of hypersonic Kinzhal missile in Ukraine
Russia's military has fired a hypersonic ballistic missile and destroyed a big underground arms depot in western Ukraine, the defence ministry in Moscow has said.
"It's my duty to tell the world about Russia's war crimes"
Kyiv Independent journalist Asami Terajima had intended to remain in her home city of Kyiv as the conflict in Ukraine continued to play out, but escalating tensions in the capital forced her to flee… Audio
Ukraine: How crowdsourcing is rescuing people from the war zone
One challenge facing those looking to escape is to find a route that is not under heavy bombardment from Russian forces.
'It is time to talk,' Zelensky tells Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called for comprehensive peace talks with Moscow, saying Russia would otherwise need generations to recover from losses suffered during the war.
Biden and Xi set to clash over Putin's war in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden is expected to tell Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday that Beijing will pay a price if it supports Russia's military operations in Ukraine
Why weapons of mass destruction still dominate the narrative
Over the past four weeks of Putin's campaign to steal Ukraine -- a sovereign country -- the world has seen his administration's contempt for international laws, norms and humanity.
The shocking… Audio
NZ unveils Russian sanctions
The New Zealand government has unveiled its first round of sanctions targeting Vladimir Putin, and hundreds of individuals and entities.
It comes after the Russia Sanctions Act was passed last week.
…Ukraine war could strain New Zealand-China trade relationship
Experts say it is unlikely China will join in the Russian invasion of Ukraine - but any involvement by Beijing could have catastrophic economic consequences.
New Zealand's new Russia sanctions law… Audio
China unlikely to join Ukraine invasion
Experts doubt China will help Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, saying the global superpower has too much to lose and very little to gain.
They say it could be catastrophic for the global economy if… Audio
Fake video shows Ukraine surrender
Facebook and YouTube have removed a fake video of the Ukraine President, in which he falsely surrendered to Russia.
In the false video, called a deepfake, Volodymr Zelensky appeared behind a… Audio
Army veteran travels to Ukraine to train volunteer fighters
A New Zealand Army veteran has joined the ranks of Westerners who have travelled to Ukraine to train volunteers how to hold and shoot a gun.
The former solider served for six years specialising in… Audio
Survivors emerge from bombed Mariupol theatre
Ukrainians are emerging from a bombed Mariupol theatre, and their survival is being called a miracle.
Over one thousand people were sheltering in the basement of in the building, but miraculously… Audio
Putin a 'war criminal', Biden says, as Russia kills more Ukrainian civilians
Joe Biden has labelled Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal' as the Russian leader continues his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
The Kremlin has responded calling the it 'unforgiveable rhetoric'.
Meanwhile… Audio
Disaster relief charity on Ukraine border
An estimated three million refugees have fled the war in Ukraine into neighbouring countries, including over 1.8 million into Poland. The international disaster relief charity Shelterbox has been on… Audio
Expert on economic fallout for NZ from Ukraine
A financial strategist has painted a stark picture for New Zealand if economic fallout from the Ukraine conflict spreads.
Singapore-based Rabobank global strategist Michael Every says the West may… Audio
Ukraine invasion: War reaches three-week mark
The war in Ukraine has reached the three-week mark.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy has called for more action against Russia in an emotional and defiant speach to US Congress.
Zelensky… Audio
Peace talks with Russia sounding 'more realistic' - Zelenskyy
There's a glimmer of hope for peace in Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conceded NATO membership is unlikely for his country.
He says peace talks with Russia are beginning to "sound more… Audio
How do New Zealand's sanctions against Russia work?
Parliament has passed historic legislation to impose sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, but how do they actually work? Audio
How do New Zealand's sanctions against Russia work?
Parliament has passed historic legislation to impose sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, but how do they actually work?
AudioRussia reportedly asks China for help as global sanctions hit
Russia has reportedly turned to China for military help and economic relief - as sanctions bear down and its invasion of Ukraine continues.
Meanwhile a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian military… Audio
