War
Ukraine President Zelenskyy replaces defence mininster
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced his minister of defence, Oleksii Reznikov.
The dismissal is not unexpected, but it does come amid a major Ukrainian offensive. President Zelenskyy… Audio
John F. Bradford: Tensions in the South China Sea
New Zealand, a United States ally and China trade partner, is walking a tight rope as tensions between the economic superpowers ratchet up. Audio
Retracing the footsteps of the 28th Maori Battalion in Crete
In this very special episode of Mapuna, RNZ Producer Tama Muru visits the Greek Island of Crete to delve into the history of the battle in 1941 which pitted New Zealand, Australian and British troops… Audio
Russia's investigators confirm Prigozhin died in plane crash
Russia said the results of genetic tests had confirmed the 10 people who died in a plane crash last week included the founder of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Former NZ soldier hit by shrapnel while fighting in Ukraine
A former New Zealand soldier fighting in Ukraine is facing months of rehab after being hit five times by shrapnel and bullets while fighting in the Donestk Oblast region.
The former Defence Force… Audio
Russian warship fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black Sea
A Russian warship has fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way north.
Hidden WWII history on Waiheke and Whangaparaoa Peninsula
During World War Two the New Zealand government commissioned three top secret military tunnels to be built. Fort Stony Batter on Waiheke, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, and Wrights Hill in Wellington. Audio
Seven NZ ambulances arrive in Europe for Ukrainian aid
Charity Kiwi K.A.R.E. founder Tenby Powell says it has been a long road for the ambulances, having departed New Zealand three months ago and arriving at the port of Antwerp in Belgium last week. Audio
Seven Kiwi ambulances delivered to Ukraine by KiwiKARE
Seven ambulances sourced in New Zealand by the charity KiwiKARE have arrived in Europe and are now on the way to Ukraine. Nathan Rarere asked KiwiKARE boss - and former mayor of Tauranga - Tenby… Audio
Missile attack leaves six dead in Ukraine
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine, as Ukraine's counteroffensive appears to be entering a more aggressive phase.
At least six people are dead and 75 are injured after a Russian missile attack… Audio
Russia accuses Ukraine of new drone attack on Moscow
Nobody was hurt and there was only minor damage to the facade of two office buildings.
Oppenheimer’s warning lives on: Treaties fail to stop a new arms race
Analysis - The 'father of the atomic bomb' always despaired about the nuclear arms race triggered by his creation - so have his fears been realised?
UK Foreign Affairs Committee criticises govt
The UK parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has criticised the government for underestimating Russia's Wagner mercenary group.
The group has now conducted military activity in at least seven… Audio
Who was atom bomb pioneer Robert Oppenheimer?
He will forever be the "father of the atomic bomb" after the first nuclear weapon was successfully tested on July 16, 1945 in the New Mexican desert. Video
Odesa port infrastructure damaged in Russian attacks
Russia has carried out missile and drone strikes on southern and eastern Ukraine, causing damage to infrastructure in the Black Sea port of Odesa, Ukrainian officials say.
The Week in Detail: Cluster bombs, Whakaari, and Fukushima waste
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Wagner head rejected Russian army offer - Putin
Wagner mercenary group head Yevgeniy Prigozhin has rejected an offer to his fighters to serve as a unit in Russia's army, President Vladimir Putin says.
PM and world leaders support Ukraine but give no timeline for joining NATO
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he is heartened by the unwavering support shown by world leaders for Ukraine at the NATO summit.
NATO summit gets underway
The NATO summit has kicked off in Lithuania with participants vowing to contain the threat posed by Russia, and continue their staunch support of Ukraine.
However, it hasn't been smooth sailing with… Audio
The outrage over a brutal weapon of war
The US is sending cluster bombs to Ukraine in a move it hopes will shorten the war – how do they work, and why has the move prompted an uproar from human rights workers? Audio
