Ukraine
Europe: Turkey quake response in spotlight, Ukraine braces for
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn with the latest on the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria which has left at least 28,000 people dead. The majority of the deaths were in Turkey, where… Audio
IOC urges Ukraine to drop boycott threat
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics.
Why did Putin go to war?
As the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, one question still puzzles many people. Why did Vladimir Putin, considered a masterful and calculating, if ruthless, leader… Audio
Ukraine claims 1000 Russians dead in one day, deadliest of war so far
Russia has also claimed to have killed large numbers of Ukrainian troops in recent weeks.
Ukraine to replace defence minister in wartime reshuffle - top lawmaker
Ukraine is set to replace Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov with the chief of its military spy agency, in a reshuffle at the forefront of Ukraine's war campaign, according to a top lawmaker.
The Week in Detail: Floods, eggs, and Carmel Sepuloni
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Ukraine expecting escalation on first anniversary of Russian invasion
Moscow has amassed thousands of troops and could "try something", Ukraine's defence minister says.
'It's a catch-22': How dangerous is it getting aid into Ukraine?
The death of New Zealander Andrew Bagshaw in Ukraine has underlined the dangers of humanitarian aid efforts in a war zone. Audio
NZ aid worker's death in Ukraine: Family proud, but struggling
The parents of a New Zealand aid worker killed in Ukraine say they're struggling to cope with his death, but are very proud of what he has done.
Andrew Bagshaw had been delivering humanitarian aid… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Seamus joins Kathryn to talk about the pressure on Germany over supplying Ukraine with its advanced Leopard battle tank. France and Germany's leaders have met in attempt to turn the page on months of… Audio
Uproar in Serbia over Wagner recruiting for Russia
A Russian news video showing Serbians being trained to fight in Ukraine prompts fury in Belgrade.
'No accidents' in war - Zelensky on fatal helicopter crash
The Ukrainian President did not claim Russian involvement, but said the tragedy was a consequence of the war with Russia.
Zelensky adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks
Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych initially said air defences caused a Russian missile to hit an apartment block, but he has now offered his resignation.
Ukrainian apartment block in Dnipro smashed in Russian missile attack
Russia has unleashed a major missile attack on Ukraine destroying an apartment block in the city of Dnipro, killing at least five people and striking vital energy facilities across the country…
Plea for more support for Ukrainians in NZ: 'Most don't have a home to go back to'
A Ukrainian community advocate is urging the government to give people who have fled the conflict more support and certainty about their future in this country.
Russia claims to take control of pivotal Ukraine town Soledar
The battle for Soledar raged in sub-zero temperatures, with Russia's mercenary Wagner Group claiming to have taken control of the salt mining town in eastern Ukraine.
Friend's fears for NZer missing in Ukraine
The search continues for the son of two prominent New Zealand doctors who has been reported missing while volunteering in Ukraine.
Andrew Bagshaw, son of Christchurch doctors Philip and Sue Bagshaw… Audio
Safety concerns for aid volunteers with New Zealander missing in Ukraine
In the wake of a New Zealand aid worker being reported missing in Ukraine, a soldier says many volunteers are under-equipped to be in an active warzone. Audio
Shells fly at Ukraine front despite Russia's claimed Christmas ceasefire
Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged artillery fire at the front line in Ukraine on Friday, even after Moscow said it had ordered its troops to stop shooting for a unilateral truce that was firmly…
Russia blames soldiers' mobile phone use for costly missile strike
Russia's defence ministry has blamed the illegal use of mobile phones for a deadly Ukrainian missile strike that killed 89 servicemen, raising the reported death toll significantly.
