War
Tributes flow for off-duty NZ soldier killed in eastern Ukraine
Tributes have been pouring in for the off-duty New Zealand soldier killed in eastern Ukraine while fighting on the frontline.
Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University Wellington, Dr Marnie Lloydd… Audio
100 NZ defence personnel likely in Ukraine at any one time - former soldier
A former soldier estimates there to be 100 NZDF personnel in Ukraine at any one time, though the true number would never be known. Audio
Soldier killed in Ukraine named
The New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine has been named.
He was Dominic Abelen from the Royal NZ Infantry Regiment's 2/1Battalion based in Burnham and was fighting in Ukraine while on leave without… Audio
NZ soldier killed in Ukraine named
RNZ understands the New Zealand soldier who has died fighting in Ukraine was Dominic Abelen, a Burnham-based soldier on leave from the army. Audio
Former NZ soldier in Ukraine proud to see other New Zealanders on front line
A former New Zealand soldier fighting in Ukraine says he's proud to see other Kiwis on the front line - even though one of his countrymen has given his life for the cause. The Defence Force announced… Audio
Ukraine celebrates independence amid war
Ukraine is celebrating Independence Day six months after the invasion by Russia began.
The invasion has resulted in immense destruction, the displacement of millions of Ukrainians and the deaths of… Audio
Landing an interview with Volodymyr Zelensky
How do you land an interview with the president of Ukraine? It turns out it takes months of planning, persuasion, good timing - and a healthy dose of luck. Audio
Six months to the day since the war in Ukraine began
A bit of a sad milestone today - it's been six months to the day exactly since the war in Ukraine started. Phil Johnstone's been in Ukraine for the past month, doing volunteer work with World Vision.
…Millions of children suffering six months into Ukraine war
The world is on a knife edge as we mark six months since Russia first invaded Ukraine.
In that time, at least 972 children have been killed or injured, and 5.2 million are in need of humanitarian… Audio
Russia claims Ukraine involved in Dugina bombing
Russia has accused Ukrainian special services of killing the daughter of a prominent Russian philosopher.
Darya Dugina was the daughter of ultra-nationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin. She was… Audio
Daughter of Putin ally killed in Moscow bomb - report
The daughter of a close ally to Russia's President Vladimir Putin has reportedly been killed near Moscow.
Ukraine condemns Russian 'nuclear blackmail'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of using "nuclear blackmail" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant - Europe's largest.
Solomon Islands remembers World War II battles
A Japanese sailor has been stabbed at Bloody Ridge in Solomon Islands during a World War Two remembrance ceremony.
The stabbing has marred what has been a peaceful ceremony to remember those who lost… Audio
On the ground in Solomon Islands commemorating Battle of Guadalcanal
Day two of commemorations are about to kick off across the Solomon Islands capital with delegations from the United States, Japan, New Zealand and Australia gathering to remember those who gave their… Audio
Solomon Islands marks 80 years since Battle of Guadalcanal
Commemoration ceremonies packed with emotion have been taking place across the Solomon Islands, marking the 80th anniversary of The Battle of Guadalcanal.
Delegations from the United States, Japan… Audio
Russia, Ukraine argue over who shot nuclear power plant
Ukraine and Russia are pointing the finger at each other for shelling at a Ukrainian nuclear power plant.
While Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for a stronger international response to… Audio
'We must ask what we've learned' - Hiroshima marks grim anniversary in an uncertain world
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Bells tolled in Hiroshima as the city marked the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with officials including the United Nations secretary general warning of a new arms race…
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency raised grave concern about shelling at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine, as its military said Russian forces had attacked dozens of front-line towns.
Yemen's warring parties agree to extend truce, UN says
Yemen's warring sides agreed to renew a two-month truce expiring on Tuesday, says the United Nations envoy.
David Cohen: Russian ban on New Zealanders misses the mark
Opinion - Civic leaders, academic pundits, Defence Force brass and journalists in New Zealand have all figured prominently in the latest 'Russophobic Awards', David Cohen writes.
