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Body of NZer killed in Ukraine not repatriated, while US comrade goes home
The body of an American soldier who died alongside Kiwi Dominic Abelen in Ukraine has been sent home - but Abelen remains in Russian hands.
Friend of slain soldier reacts to repatriation
Soldiers on the front line in Ukraine say they have no idea why only the body of the American man killed alongside Dominic Abelen is being repatriated but not the New Zealander.
Joshua Jones was… Audio
Body of soldier killed alongside Dominic Abelen returned to US
Questions are being asked about why an American soldier who died alongside Dominic Abelen was able to be repatriated, but not the New Zealander.
Abelen and Joshua Jones were killed in August when… Audio
Russian tactics in east Ukraine 'crazy' - Zelensky
Russia has expended huge resources in the town of Bakhmut despite a looming battle in Kherson.
Putin watches first Russian nuclear drill since invasion of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has overseen annual exercises by Russia's strategic nuclear forces at a time of heightened tensions with the West over his eight-month-long war in Ukraine.
Russia digging in for 'heaviest of battles' in Kherson - Ukrainian official
Russian forces are digging in for the "heaviest of battles" in Kherson, as the Kremlin prepares to defend the largest city under its control from Ukraine's counter-offensive.
Russian conscripts captured or killed within days in Ukraine, says ex-NZ soldier
A veteran New Zealand soldier in a Ukrainian reconnaissance unit said freshly conscripted Russian soldiers were untrained and lacking basic skills. Audio
Dirty bombs claims in Russia-Ukraine war continue
Accusations continue to fly over claims of so-called dirty bombs being used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Russia says it'll take to the UN security council its claim Ukraine is preparing to use such… Audio
Conscripted Russians captured or killed within days on Ukraine front line - former NZ soldier
A former New Zealand solider on the front line in Ukraine says growing numbers of freshly conscripted Russians are being captured or killed within 72 hours of being called up.
The Russian President… Video, Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 26 October 2022
101 reccomendations to cut surgical wait times. NZ soldier speaks about conscripts on front line in Ukraine. Helicopter crews involved in Whakaari rescue given honours. School accused of poorly… Audio
Max Hastings: Today's lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis
60 years ago, the Cuban Missile Crisis was deepening. Following the discovery of Soviet nuclear warheads in Cuba there was a 13-day stand-off, and the world was bracing itself for war between the… Audio
Ukrainian authorities prepare for rolling blackouts
Ukrainian authorities are telling residents to charge everything as it introduces rolling blackouts to reduce energy use.
Up to forty percent of the country's energy infrastructure has been damaged… Audio
Putin announces martial law for Ukrainian regions
Russia's president has announced the introduction of martial law in the four Ukrainian regions he claims to have annexed.
He made the declaration at a security council meeting he was chairing… Audio
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?
Russia destroys power, water infrastructure across Ukraine
Russia has destroyed almost a third of Ukraine's power stations in the past week, President Volodymyr Zelensky says, as Moscow rained more missiles down on infrastructure.
Mass blackouts in Ukraine after drone strikes
Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelensky says nearly a third of the country's power stations have been destroyed, causing mass blackouts.
Ukraine is in a critical situation following more attacks by… Audio
Russia attacks Kyiv with explosive drones
Russia has attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with a wave of Iranian-made explosive drones.
Several buildings were hit in the central city, in the same area that was targeted exactly a week ago.
… Audio
Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes
Several people were killed in a wave of attacks across the country, including in the capital.
At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine
At least 11 people have been killed after an attack at a Russian military training ground.
Putin - No plans 'for now' for more massive air strikes on Ukraine
Russia should be finished calling up reservists in two weeks, President Vladimir Putin said today, promising an end to a divisive mobilisation that has seen hundreds of thousands of men summoned to…