Ukraine
All the weird, wonderful ways the world is supporting Ukraine
From bake sales and uniform-free school days, NFT auctions bringing in millions of dollars in crypto - our increasingly digital and social world is opening up new ways of getting much-needed funds to… Audio
Desperation in Mariupol as Russian attack ongoing
Apocalyptic conditions - that's how aid agencies are describing what the people of the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol are now facing as the invasion of the country enters its third week.
With… Audio
European Union dashes Ukraine's hopes of quick membership
European Union leaders have condemned the "unspeakable suffering" Russia is inflicting on Ukraine, despite refusing Kyiv's appeal for rapid accession to the bloc at a summit in France.
Energy Minister Megan Woods on NZ's fuel security
Earlier this week Nine to Noon looked at the big change on the way to how we get fuel into, and around, New Zealand. After nearly 60 years, the Marsden Point Refinery will shut down its processing… Audio
Russia accused of war crime after bombing children's hospital
Ukraine's President has accused Russia of committing a war crime by bombing a maternity and children's hospital in the besieged city of Mariupol.
Ukraine says the bombing happened during an agreed… Video, Audio
An Ode to Peace for Ukraine
Marking two weeks of war in Ukraine today RNZ Concert joins 56 radio stations around the world in broadcasting Beethoven's 9th symphony, including the Ode to Joy, in support of all those affected by…
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Tech response to Ukraine crisis, NFT cautionary tale
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to look at how tech companies have responded to the crisis in Ukraine, and how a Hamilton 20-year-old's $70 million NFT sale is a real case of… Audio
UK: Diplomacy over Ukraine, refugees row, Covid uptick, Bercow ban
UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to discuss the standing ovation given to Ukraine's President Zelensky during his address to the House of Commons, and how the foreign secretary Liz Truss has… Audio
"I've left my homeland" : Ukranian refugee in Poland
Kathryn speaks with Ukrainian journalist, now refugee in Poland Sofia Koczmar-Tymoshenko. She is one of an estimated two million refugees who have fled the Russian invasion, mostly to Poland, Hungary… Audio
Russia Sanctions Bill spurs debate on wider legislation
New Zealand now has the power to impose significantly harsher sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine with a new law passed under urgency.
Parliament unanimously passes Russia Sanctions Bill
Parliament has unanimously passed historic sanctions legislation in response to Russia's war on Ukraine.
Ukraine invasion: China eyes the Indo-Pacific - Australian intelligence boss
Australia's intelligence chief says a "troubling new strategic convergence" between Beijing and Moscow has developed and the risk of "major power conflict" has grown since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Neighbours divided over Russian oligarch's lodge in Northland
Northlanders living near a luxury lodge owned by a Russian oligarch are putting up Ukrainian flags on their properties.
National calls for Faafoi to boost response to Ukraine crisis
National is accusing the Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi of sitting on his hands over the Ukraine crisis and say it's time for him to go.
Tepid response from Ukrainians in NZ on govt's Russia sanctions
Ukrainians in New Zealand says the government's sanctions plan is long overdue, but may have come too late.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
On the international front, American political eyes are all on Ukraine and the worsening situation caused by Russia's invasion. Domestically, Ron says the Budget showdown is due this week, with some… Audio
Ukraine decries 'immoral' stunt after Moscow says it will let civilians flee - to Russia
Russia has announced new "humanitarian corridors" to transport Ukrainians trapped under its bombardment - to Russia itself and its ally Belarus.
Europe correspondent- strong support for Ukrainians
It's estimated more than 1.5 million Ukrainians have fled the country in search of shelter, with many more expected to join the exodus. It's shaping up to be Europe's biggest refugee crisis since WW2… Audio
Russia's advance in Ukraine
Russia has taken control of Europe's largest nuclear power station in south-eastern Ukraine after an attack that set it on fire and raised worldwide fears of nuclear catastrophe. There has been a lull… Audio
Shock and awe-ful takes on Ukraine's invasion
There were lots of were warning signs over recent months - and Russian-backed forces were already fighting in parts of Ukraine from 2014 onwards. But Russia's invasion this month still seemed to take… Audio