War
'We're ready to begin counter-offensive' - Ukraine
Ukraine is ready to launch its long-expected counter-offensive against Russian forces, one of the country's most senior security officials has told the BBC.
World War II veteran looks back on tough times as he turns 100
Oliver Candy, one of New Zealand's last living World War II veterans, still remembers the moment he heard the war had ended.
Red Cross warns of possible humanitarian disaster on Sudan-Chad border
Sudanese refugees are streaming into Chad so quickly that it will be impossible to relocate them all, the Red Cross says.
Joe Biden announces military aid for Ukraine at G7 Summit
The G7 summit in Japan has wrapped up overnight, with Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ending the meeting by thanking the leaders for their enduring support of his country.
With Russia's war… Audio
Russian air strikes hit Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown
Russia launched a new wave of overnight air strikes on Ukraine early on Friday, setting ablaze several buildings.
UK offers Ukraine long-range attack drones
"This is a crucial moment in Ukraine's resistance to a terrible war," Rishi Sunak said in a statement.
Germany pledges $4.7 billion to Ukraine
Germany has pledged a further $4.7 billion worth of military aid to Ukraine, during a visit by president Volodymyr Zelenskyy's to Berlin. President Zelenskyy thanked the German chancellor Olaf Scholz… Audio
US envoy says Russian ship picked up weapons in South Africa
The US ambassador to South Africa has told local journalists Washington is confident a Russian vessel uploaded weapons and ammunition from South Africa in December.
Civilisation at a 'turning point' - Putin
Vladimir Putin says civilisation is at a 'turning point' due to the war in Ukraine, comparing the conflict to world war two.
The President of Russia made the comments on Victory Day, Russia's annual… Audio
Putin says Russians are united in 'sacred' battle with West over Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said that Russians were united in a "sacred" fight with the West over Ukraine that would end in victory, and accused the United States and its allies of forgetting the Soviet…
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Group boss says he will pull fighters out of Bakhmut
The leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group says he will withdraw his troops from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on 10 May because of ammunition shortages.
Unverified footage of drone attack on the kremlin appears
Unverified footage of a drone attack on the Kremlin has emerged overnight, with Moscow calling it an assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin. But Ukraine's president Vlodymyr Zelensky says… Audio
20,000 Russians killed trying to take small Ukrainian city - US
Another 80,000 have reportedly been wounded - more than lived in Bakhmut before the war.
Voices
In this episode of Voices, Kadambari Raghukumar talks about the ongoing conflict Sudan with diaspora members here in New Zealand. Audio
Air strikes continue in Sudan capital, despite truce extension
The army said it was attacking the city to flush out its paramilitary rivals.
Fighting intensifies in Sudan despite ceasefire
Fighting has intensified in Sudan's capital in an effort by the army to recapture areas held by its rivals the Rapid Support Forces. Khartoum has been under constant fire, despite a 72-hour ceasefire… Audio
Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone
A drone strike has caused a massive fire at an oil depot in Russian-controlled Crimea, local officials say.
Unending 'hell': Sudan war rages despite truce pledges
Strikes by air, tanks and artillery rock Sudan's capital Khartoum and the city of Bahri, mocking a 72-hour truce extension announced by the army and a rival paramilitary force.
Nuclear winter wouldn't stop NZ producing enough food to feed itself - study
But with imports of fuel, fertiliser, pesticides and machinery unlikely post-war, the situation would quickly deteriorate.
Ukraine: Bakhmut defenders worried about losing support, as ammunition runs low
A planned offensive to drive Russia out could be held back by a lack of arms.