Ukraine
Why the war in Ukraine is pushing the Doomsday Clock’s hands closer to midnight
The so-called Doomsday Clock, created by scientists to measure the imminent risk of nuclear conflagration, is now looking increasingly out of time with current events, writes Alexander Gillespie.
Landmines among threats for Ukraine's farmers
Kees Huizinga is back at his cropping and dairy farm in Ukraine, trying to plant spring crops as war rages in many parts of the country. His 15,000 hectare farm, about 200 kilometres south of Kyiv… Audio
Tom Mutch in Kyiv
Russia has launched an all-out assault on Eastern Ukraine. Cities across Ukraine are now being bombarded by missiles and there are now about 76 Russian battalion tactical groups in the Donbas region… Audio
Russia launches all-out assault on eastern Ukraine
Russia has launched an all-out assault on Eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine says Russian troops have started their fight for the Donbas region trying to break into the frontlines of Luhansk, Donetsk and… Audio
Russian forces launch fresh assault on eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky says the Battle of the Donbas has begun.
Ukraine war: Mariupol defenders will fight to the end - PM
Ukrainian defenders of the besieged port of Mariupol will fight to the end against Russian forces, the country's prime minister says.
Ukraine war: Trucks stuck for miles to meet deadline to leave EU
A huge queue of trucks has formed on the Poland-Belarus border as Russian and Belarussian drivers try to leave the EU following a sanctions deadline.
Russia claims its forces have cleared most of Mariupol
Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv and other cities on Saturday, as Moscow said its troops had cleared the urban area of Mariupol.
Russian warship sinks in Black Sea after explosion
Russia's defence ministry has announced its lead warship has sunk, after what Ukraine said was a missile strike and Russia described as an explosion of ammunition on board.
Defence Force confident 'ageing' Hercules aircraft can cope with Europe deployment
Commander of Joint Forces Jim Gilmour says he's confident New Zealand's Hercules fleet will be up to the task as 50 Defence Force personnel deploy to Europe. Audio
Greens: Ukraine weapons fund should be humanitarian relief
Money pledged toward weapons for Ukraine would be better spent on humanitarian relief the Green Party says.
As battle looms in Ukraine's east, US commits to providing weapons to Ukraine
Russian forces pounded targets in eastern Ukraine with missiles and artillery as Austria's leader planned to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
How Russia is dying from within
Since the late 1960s, Russia has been dying from the inside due to a birth rate that is too low and a death rate that is too high, says demographer Paul Morland. Audio
No.8 wire mentality at play in Kiwi aid effort in Ukraine
ReliefAid Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright was on his way to oversee an aid operation in the Middle East when Russia's invasion of Ukraine kicked off. Seawright immediately diverted to… Audio
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
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
SILVESTROV orch Gies: Prayer for Ukraine
Performed as an encore in support of Ukraine by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung at the Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 7 April 2022. 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
The Panel with with Chris Clarke and Mai Chen (Part 1)
Panellists Chris Clarke and Mai Chen discuss how to define a war criminal, why some councils oppose Three Waters, and when it's right to trust our intuition. Audio
From the frontline: from lawyer to soldier
Just over a month ago, Roman Shulyar was leading a busy life as a partner at a law firm in Kyiv. He's a transaction lawyer, and was largely concerned with everyday tasks; finance projects, mergers and… Audio
