Ukraine

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#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

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

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

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