War
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
Ukraine digs in as Russia's unlawful attack intensifies
Russian attacks in Ukraine are spreading west.
Airstrikes have hit a large military base near the western city of Lviv and the Polish border, killing at least 35 and leaving more than 130 in… Audio
Ukraine invasion: More than two million flee invasion
More than two million people have now left Ukraine, with around 250,000 of them currently in Warsaw. Poland can only take so much - and it's warned the European Union it needs more money to help.
The… Audio
Russian airstrike hits near Poland border
The Russian airstrike at the Lviv military base near Poland's border is being called too close for comfort for NATO neighbours.
BBC correspondent in Kyiv James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Protest flotilla arrayed outside Russian's Northland estate
A Ukraine Peace Flotilla has arrived outside the Northland home of Russian oligarch Alexander Abramov to protest.
'Russia has greatly underestimated the Ukrainian people'
Oxana Shevel is an associate professor of political science at Tufts University who specialises in the study of former Soviet states. She says the Russian army has proven not to be the mighty force… Audio