Russia
The life and times of Sergei Skripal
The poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia fast became one of the biggest stories of this year. The former Russian military colonel, who was a spy for British Intelligence, fell… Audio
G20 Summit: Rifts laid bare as world leaders meet
World leaders have sat down for the opening session of their annual G20 summit, with any number of disputes and disagreements on the table.
Ukraine-Russia sea clash was pre-election stunt, says Putin
Russian border guards fired on three Ukranian boats and seized the crews, but Putin says it was staged.
Russia and Ukraine tensions reaching fever pitch
Russia has fired on and seized three Ukranian naval vessels off the coast of the Crimean peninsula, a major escalation in an ongoing conflict between the two countries. Audio
Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary rejected
An opportunity to create an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary covering 1.8 million square kilometres has been rejected despite the support of 22 out of 25 attending government delegations including New… Audio, Gallery
US to leave Russian nuclear treaty
The US will withdraw from a landmark nuclear weapons treaty with Russia, President Donald Trump has confirmed.
Russian charged with US election meddling
The US government has charged a Russian woman for her role in a Kremlin-backed campaign to influence the US mid-term congressional elections next month.
Putin 'decorated' second Salisbury poisoning suspect
The second suspect in the Salisbury poisoning case was a highly-decorated Russian military intelligence officer, an investigative website says.
Former GCSB Director - threat of cyber warfare has intensified
Sir Bruce Ferguson, the director of the GCSB from 2006 to 2011, says judging by what Andrew Hampton has made public today - the threat of cyber warfare has intensified as technology continues to… Video, Audio
PM now willing to call out Russia for involvement in attacks
The Prime Minister says New Zealand is now willing to call out Russia for its involvement in international cyber attacks. Audio
NZ joins Britain, Oz in blaming Russia for global cyber attacks
New Zealand has joined Britain and Australia in laying the blame for a wave of global cyber attacks at the door of Russian military intelligence - the GRU. Video, Audio
Skripal suspect's 'real identity revealed'
An investigative journalism website has published what it says is the real identity of one of the Russian intelligence officers suspected of the Salisbury nerve agent poisoning.
WADA boss offended by allegations made after RUSADA was reinstated
WADA boss Craig Reedie is offended by allegations that they put money above clean sport while reinstating Russia's anti-doping agency.
World Deer Congress
Deer Industry New Zealand's Tony Pearse has recently returned from the 7th World Deer Congress in Russia. It's held once every four years. Audio
'Today we failed the clean athletes of the world' - Anti-doping VP
The World Anti Doping Agency has done an about face, lifting Russia's anti-doping body's suspension and imposing a watered down version of its orginal demands. Sports Editor Stephen Hewson reports. Audio
Anger as ban on Russia's anti-doping agency lifted
The ban on Russia's anti-doping agency has been lifted, with decision greeted with dismay by campaigners.
Ban on Russian anti-doping agency lifted
The ban on Russia's anti-doping agency has been lifted in a decision greeted with dismay by campaigners.
Anti Kremlin figure, another suspected poisoning
European correspondent, Seamus Kearney on another suspected poisoning case is making the headlines. An anti-Kremlin activist has been flown to Berlin for treatment after losing his sight and ability… Audio
Skripal suspects claim they were tourists
Two men named as suspects in the poisoning of a Russian ex-spy in the UK town of Salisbury have told media outlet RT they were sightseeing.
Skripal poisoning: Putin says suspects 'civilians, not criminals'
The two suspects in the poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter are civilians, not criminals, Russian President Vladimir Putin says.
