Ukraine
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
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.
