War
New Zealand nurse heading to Ukraine
A New Zealand registered nurse has left her job at Middlemore Hospital's emergency department to be a combat nurse in Ukraine.
Shannon Taylor is preparing to leave for the invaded country where she… Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
One of the most adventurous bands of the 1970s, War blended soul, Latin, jazz, blues, reggae, and rock influences into an effortlessly funky whole. Five of their classic early albums have just been… Audio
Slain Kiwi soldier was a hero, says former Minister
A former National Defence Minister, Wayne Mapp, says slain New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen was a hero.
Thirty-year-old Corporal Abelen was on leave without pay from the Defence Force when he was… Audio
Former soldier on situation with slain NZ soldier's body
The body of a New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine is thought to be in the hands of Russian soldiers, according to a number of sources.
Corporal Dominic Abelen died fighting Russian forces while on… Audio
Tenby Powell on bringing home soldier killed in Ukraine
A former soldier Tenby Powell, says an awful lot of work, through diplomacy and operational channels, will be needed to return the body of slain soldier Dominic Abelen back to New Zealand.
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NZ has 'huge stake' in Ukraine outcome, says professor
An expert in international relations says the death of Corporal Dominic Abelen in Ukraine is tragic, but that the country must be supported.
Thirty-year-old Corporal Abelen was on leave without pay… Audio
Ukraine Ambassador on death of NZ soldier
The body of a New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine is thought to be in the hands of Russian soldiers, according to a number of sources.
Corporal Dominic Abelen died fighting Russian forces while on… Audio
Body of NZer killed in Ukraine in Russian hands, sources say
The body of a New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine is thought to be in the hands of Russian soldiers, according to a number of sources.
Corporal Dominic Abelen died fighting Russian forces while on… Audio
How a basketball superstar became a pawn in Putin's war
How is Vladimir Putin using the case of a jailed American basketball superstar to his advantage, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine? Audio
Should the government make it harder for volunteers to fight in Ukraine?
The death of Kiwi soldier Dominic Bryce Abelen puts renewed focus on the status of foreign fighters in Ukraine, writes Alexander Gillespie.
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
