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
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
