Ukraine
Russian invasion of Ukraine - latest details
US President Joe Biden has banned Russian aircraft United States airspace - joining Canada and the EU.
At his first State of the Union address this afternoon, Joe Biden called out Russian President… Video, Audio
Ukraine pleads for more support amid its darkest hour
To Russia's invasion of a sovereign country - European leaders say this is Ukraine's darkest hour.
Russia continues to attack cities in Ukraine -- raining rockets on the city of Kharkiv -- and… Audio
Russia's nuclear alert
President Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on special alert. But what does that mean? And what safeguards are built into Russia's command and control system? Pavel Podvig is a senior researcher… Audio
Ukraine update
Satellite images show a huge Russian military convoy stretching for more than 60-kilometres north of of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Fighting has intensified despite talks aimed at securing a… Audio
Ukraine envoy to US says Russia used a vacuum bomb in its invasion
Russia has been accused of attacking Ukranians with cluster bombs and vacuum bombs, weapons that have been condemned by a variety of international organisations.
Children suffering in Lviv train stations, fleeing invading Rus
Childrens' cries are echoing through train stations in the Ukraine city of Lviv, as fathers farewell their families fleeing the country.
Lviv is not far from the border with Poland, where hundreds of… Video, Audio
Govt considers law change to set sanctions on Russia
In a change of tune, the Government is now looking at a law change allowing it to slap sanctions on Russia - like many of its allies.
The Prime Minister has previously downplayed the prospect - but… Audio
Americans, Canadians answer Ukraine call for foreign fighters
A Texas software developer and a cook in British Columbia are among dozens of Americans and Canadians answering Ukraine's call for foreign volunteers to fight Russia's invasion.
Australian photojournalist describes Ukraine warzone
Bryce Wilson is an Australian photojournalist in Ukraine and describes to Bryan what he has witnessed the past few days. Audio
Ukraine update from CNN
The fifth day of war brought fierce resistance by Ukrainian forces and armed civilians who thwarted at least one attempt by Russian troops to advance into Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city. CNN's… Audio
Ukraine's military, politicians targeted in hacking campaign - Facebook owner
Meta Platforms says a hacking group used Facebook to target a handful of public figures in Ukraine, including prominent military officials, politicians and a journalist.
'It is just senseless' - Ukrainian migrant fears for friends in Kyiv
For the past four days, Yuriy Ackermann's scared friends have been sheltering in a dark underground car park in Kyiv with their 13-year-old daughter.
Government facing pressure to freeze assets of Russian oligarchs
The government is being urged to freeze the assets of Russian oligarchs to try to pressure them into opposing their government's invasion of Ukraine.
Russian rouble plunges after new sanctions over Ukraine invasion announced
The rouble has slumped by as much as 40 percent against the dollar, after Western nations announced new sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Sydney based Brad Foster talks to Jesse about Australia's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the rainfall that has drenched New South Wales and Queensland over the past week. Audio
Ukraine: Day four post-invasion, Putin raises nuclear spectre
Western powers have condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's order to put nuclear forces on "special alert" - in response, he says, to NATO "aggression". The United States is calling it "totally… Audio
'There will be so many injured, so many devastated'
New Zealanders with friends and whānau in Ukraine say they feel helpless and horrified at what is unfolding there.
Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian new to politics when elected three years ago, has suddenly emerged as a convincing war leader.
Ukraine updates: Zelensky rejects Russian talks in Belarus
A Kremlin spokesperson says the Russian delegation has arrived in Belarus for talks with Uraknians. Meanwhile, Russians have attacked oil and gas facilities. See all the latest with RNZ's blog.
As tanks roll in and bombs fall, Ukrainians upload to social media
"While our partners load planes and cars with weapons for Ukraine, we are preparing our branded 'brotherly' gift for the Russian bastard," the Council said in a social media post.