Ukraine
Mediawatch for 6 March 2022
Soft-focus protest portrayals jar with violent end to occupation; shock and awe-ful takes on Ukraine's catastrophe; broadcasters 'flying blind' on public media plan. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark and Mike Williams
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Linda Clark and former Labour Party leader Mike Williams. Among other issues, they discuss the war in Ukraine and the likely findings of the review into the… Audio
'This could be the worst refugee crisis since WW2'
Veteran war correspondent Mike Eckel talked to us from the original front lines in Donbas, last week from Kiev as the Russians attacked, and now he's back in Prague. He's with us for an update on the… Audio
Ukraine invasion: update from the capital Kyiv
The world narrowly averted a nuclear catastrophe on Friday when a fire broke out during a Russian seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the US ambassador to the United Nations… Audio
Ukrainian trying to get family fleeing war into NZ
Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine the concern and protests of Ukrainians living abroad is ongoing, and in New Zealand it's no different. There will be more protests this weekend against Russia's… Audio
Europe's biggest nuclear plant seized by Russian forces
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been seized by the Russian military forces, according to regional authorities.
Latest details on conflict at Ukrainian nuclear power plant
It's 7am in Kyiv where it has been another sleepless night for many there.
At 4:30am, President Volodymyr Zelinsky recorded a desperate emergency video address to European leaders after Russian tanks… Video, Audio
Nuclear expert concerned as Ukraine plant under Russian fire
Several European nations have called on Russia to immediately halt its attack on the nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Russian troops shelled it this afternoon - starting a fire.
There have been… Video, Audio
Fires as Europe's largest nuclear power plant shelled by Russia
Fierce fighting has erupted around Europe's largest nuclear power plant - and fire has broken out this afternoon.
Russian forces have been shelling the plant, in southern Ukraine.
President… Audio
Russian attack on power plant: 'threat must be taken very seriously'
Senior Policy Director for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation in Washington DC, John Erath, talks to Wallace about the Russian attack on Europe's largest nuclear plant. Audio
Bake sale to raise funds for Ukraine #CookForUkraine
#CookForUkraine is a global movement to raise money for Ukrainian refugees. Felicity O'Driscoll of Cook the Books in Auckland tells Jesse how they're getting involved with a bake sale at their… Audio
Russian invasion of Ukraine affecting economies worldwide
It might be happening on the other side of the world but the economic shockwaves of the Russian invasion of Ukraine will reach New Zealand.
Tightened oil and gas stocks out of Russia is leading to… Audio
World Vision supporting Ukrainian refugees in Romania
The southern Ukrainian port city of Kherson has been over-run by Russian troops.
The mayor says invading forces are on the streets and have forced their way into government buildings.
Other key… Video, Audio
Kharkiv remains under Russian attack, explosions in Kyiv
An intense bombardment is continuing in Ukraine's second largest city as Russia intensifies its attack trying to tighten its grip on the country.
Kharkiv, has suffered heavy shelling and the city… Video, Audio
Fuel and commodity prices on the rise as Russia hit with sanctions
It might be happening on the other side of the world but the economic shockwaves of the Russian invasion of Ukraine are reaching New Zealand consumers.
China asked Russia to delay Ukraine invasion for Olympics -NYT
Chinese officials told Russian official not to invade Ukraine before the end of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, The New York Times says.
NZ state-owned investors to sell Russian assets
New Zealand's state-owned investors are trying to sell some Russian assets.
Historic emergency session of the UN condemns Russian 'aggression'
Meanwhile a special meeting of the UN General Assembly has voted to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine by a margin of 141 votes to five. Kathryn speaks with the Guardian's world affairs editor… Audio
Ukraine-Russia war: Bombardment continues, BBC's Lyse Doucet
The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with even countries usually sympathetic to Russia abstaining. It's day seven of the Russian siege and several major… Audio
Ukraine update
It's almost a week since Russia invaded Ukraine and it's feared the death toll among civilians and military personnel will continue to climb. The eastern city of Kharkiv has been hit hard by Russian… Audio
