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Russia-Ukraine war cross with Philip Crowther in Lviv
The man who reports in six languages from around the world, Philip Crowther has returned to Lviv in the west of Ukraine after taking a short break from covering the conflict. Philip's back with us for… Audio
Political blacklist a sign Russia playing the victim - expert
A global politics professor says Russia is trying to paint itself as the victim of unjustified sanctions, as it blacklists New Zealand politicians.
Ardern on Kremlin's blacklist of NZers banned from Russia
The Kremlin has released a blacklist of prominent New Zealanders - including the Prime Minister - banning them from entering Russia.
Along with Jacinda Ardern, the list includes all MPs, the… Audio
Mahuta remains coy on sending lethal aid to Ukraine military
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has refused to confirm whether or not New Zealand is prepared to provide Ukraine's military with lethal aid. Audio
NZ fertiliser costs rise as Russian sanctions enforced
Farmers will face increased costs for fertiliser, caused by the import bans and tariff hikes imposed on Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine. And those higher costs will eventually be passed on… Audio
Nothing off table with future sanctions against Russia - US official
All Russian imports to New Zealand will be slapped with a 35 percent tariff in response to what the Foreign Minister is describing as "abhorrent and reprehensible" atrocities committed against… Video, Audio
Wimbledon close to banning Russian tennis player Medvedev
Wimbledon is reportedly close to banning Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev from this year's tournament.
The 26 year old has won 13 ATP singles titles and was world number one for a few weeks this… Video, Audio
Zelenskyy visits Bucha after Russians left civilians dead in streets
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Ukrainian town of Bucha, to see first hand the devastation left by Russian forces.
The visit comes after the world has reacted with shock and horror to… Audio
Evidence 'piling up' of war crimes in Ukraine - Mahuta
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says evidence is "piling up" of war crimes by Russia in Ukraine, but would not go so far as labelling President Vladimir Putin a war criminal. Audio
Death in the streets of Ukraine
Ukranian officials are accusing Moscow of war crimes following the discovery of hundreds of bodies in the liberated city of Bucha, northwest of Kyiv.
Calling Home: Rachel Nelson in Tashkent
Hawke's Bay native Rachel Nelson has lived in plenty of different places around the world - China, USA, Qatar and Germany, to name a few. But the experience she and her family are currently enjoying… Audio
Ukrainians curse Russian invaders as dead civilians found in liberated towns
In the liberated town of Bucha, Mayor Anatoliy Fedoruk said more than 300 residents had been killed.
Calling Home: Rachel Nelson in Tashkent
Rachel Nelson has lived in plenty of different places around the world - China, USA, Qatar and Germany, to name a few. But the experience she and her family are currently enjoying in Tashkent is… Audio
Unmasking the gruesome realities of war
Lynsey Addario has covered nearly every major conflict and humanitarian crisis over the last 20 years and is considered one of the most influential photojournalists of our time. She's just returned… Audio
Ukraine forces retake areas north of Kyiv as Russians look eastward
Ukrainian forces have advanced into areas north of Kyiv as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses departing Russian soldiers of leaving behind mines.
'No payment - no gas': Russia holds hard line over European gas payments
Russia has said it will not supply gas to Europe for free as it works out methods for accepting payments for its gas exports in roubles but G7 nations are refusing the demand.
How the math is starting to stack up against Russia
The math, as they say, appears to be stacking up against the Russian forces - both physically and emotionally - as the invasion of Ukraine rolls into its second month. Dr Dmitry Gorenburg joins the… Audio
Missle strikes bring reality of war to Lviv
The city of Lviv and surrounding region had only endured a few attacks prior to today,.However, several powerful explosions have struck the outskirts of the western Ukrainian city this… Audio
Joe Biden visits US troops near Ukrainian border
US President Joe Biden has personally thanked American troops stationed in Poland, near the border with Ukraine, during his tour of Europe.
Russia signals scaled-back war aim with its forces halted for weeks outside Kyiv
Moscow has signalled it has scaled back its Ukrainian ambitions to focus on areas claimed by Russian-backed separatists as Ukrainian forces move to recapture towns near Kyiv.