Ukraine
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
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
In the spirit of hope
How does being a master distiller and Honorary Consul come together when your country is being ravaged by war? Kadambari Raghukumar talks to Oleksandr Kirichuk in this week's episode of Voices. 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.
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
