Ukraine
What's the deal with nuclear power?
New Zealanders have been proudly nuclear free for decades, but do we really know what nuclear power involves? Audio
What is a 'dirty bomb'?
Russia's defence minister has made claims that Ukraine could explode a 'dirty bomb'.
The cost of occupation in Kherson region
As Ukraine retakes territory, villagers describe their precarious life under Russian rule in Kherson region.
Ukraine denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims
Ukraine has condemned unsubstantiated claims by Russia that Kyiv might use a "dirty bomb" - conventional explosives laced with radioactive material.
'Massive' Russian strikes hit Ukraine energy grid
Russia has launched a "new massive strike" targeting Ukraine's energy grid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says.
What is known about Russian 'kamikaze' drones
Russia has been hitting Kyiv with loitering explosives nicknamed 'kamikaze' drones. But what are these latest weapons of choice?
Ukraine advance prompts Russian evacuation plea
Civilians in the Russian-occupied Kherson region have been urged to "save themselves" from Ukrainian rockets.
Ukrainian cities hit by biggest Russian attack since
A deadly wave of Russian missile strikes across Ukraine has killed at least 11 people and injured 64. Russia's attacks are the most widespread since the early weeks of the war - hitting major… Audio
Blast hits Crimea bridge crucial to Russia's war
A powerful blast has damaged Russia's road-and-rail bridge to Crimea, hitting a prestigious symbol of Moscow's annexation of the peninsula and a key supply route.
UN works to expand, extend Ukraine Black Sea grain export deal
The UN Secretary-General and his team are working to expand and extend for a year a UN-brokered deal allowing Ukrainian Black Sea grain exports, which could expire in late November.
IMF approves $1.3b in emergency funding for Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund says its executive board has approved Ukraine's request for $1.3 billion in additional emergency funding to help sustain its economy as it battles Russia's invasion.
Ukraine war: Russian troops forced out of Lyman
Russia has withdrawn its troops from the strategic Ukrainian town of Lyman, in a move seen as a significant setback for its campaign in the east.
Ukraine war: Moscow warned not to cross nuclear line after Russian threats
Voting in referendums in Ukraine aimed at annexing territory to Russia has entered a fourth day, after the United States warned of "catastrophic consequences" if Moscow used nuclear weapons to protect…
Soldiers go door-to-door for votes in Ukraine 'referendums'
Ukrainians have reported armed soldiers going door-to-door in occupied parts of the country to collect votes for self-styled "referendums" on joining Russia.
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemns Russia, calls for ban on nuclear weapons in UN speech
Just days after the Kremlin threatened nuclear warfare, Jacinda Ardern has taken to the United Nations podium to condemn Russia and call for a complete ban on all nuclear weapons.
The prime minister… Audio
UK correspondent Matthew Parris
The UK PM has described 2022 as the year of "freedom fighting back". She says Russia needs to leave Ukraine and she is calling for the Kremlin to pay reparations. Liz Truss has also left no doubt… Audio
Putin orders mobilisation of reservists - ratchets up
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the partial mobilisation of reservists in Russia.This means 300-thousand military reservists, mostly young men, will be called up to bolster Russia's… Audio
Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine, says West wants to destroy Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a partial military mobilisation, as Russian forces battle a Ukrainian counter-offensive that has regained some occupied territory.
Ukraine, West denounce Russian referendum plans for occupied regions
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc and its member states would not recognise the outcome of the referendums and would consider further measures against Russia if they went ahead.
Ukraine war: Russian pop megastar Alla Pugacheva condemns conflict
One of Russia's most popular singers has called on Russian authorities to declare her a "foreign agent", in solidarity with her strongly anti-war husband Maxim Galkin.
