World Politics
NATO more united than ever, Biden says
NATO and Western leaders have put on a show of unity during emergency summits in Brussels.
It's exactly a month since the war began, and NATO's increasing the number of troops in Eastern Europe.
The… Audio
Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton over Russian collusion allegations
Former US President Donald Trump has sued Hillary Clinton and several other Democrats, accusing them of trying to rig the 2016 US presidential election by linking his campaign to Russia.
Russian propaganda in damage control mode
As the Russian advance stalls and Ukraine holds firm, propaganda within Russia has gone into damage control mode.
Independent news media in the country are being shut down, as the Kremlin desperately… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Ukraine invasion: Western leaders agree to fresh sanctions
Western leaders have agreed to strengthen their forces in Eastern Europe and impose fresh sanctions as the Russian assault on Ukraine enters its second month.
On a busy day of diplomacy in Brussels… Audio
The Panel with David Slack and Nalini Baruch (Part 2)
Panellist David Slack and Nalini Baruch discuss the plight of Kiwis in Ukraine, the effect of increasing flood claims on the insurance industry and the restoration of the iconic Edmonds band rotunda… Audio
Why does NZ welcome Ukrainians fleeing war and not others?
Opinion - An estimated three million people have fled Ukraine, triggering an extraordinary response from governments, including New Zealand's, Jay Marlowe writes.
Ukraine refuses to surrender Mariupol as Russia warns of humanitarian 'catastrophe'
Ukraine has rejected Russian calls to surrender the port city of Mariupol, where residents are besieged with little food, water and power and fierce fighting shows little sign of easing.
Govt sends more money, military equipment to help Ukraine
The government is sending more money and tactical military equipment to Ukraine but has stopped short of directly supplying lethal weapons.
Cabinet has agreed to pledge a further $5 million to help… Audio
Ukraine ignores Russian call for Mariupol to surrender
Russia has called on Ukrainian troops in Mariupol to surrender.
In return, Russia has offered to open humanitarian corridors for civilians and soldiers.
Russian forces have encircled Mariupol and… Audio
Few legal protections for New Zealanders travelling to Ukraine to fight
Analysis: News that a NZ army veteran is already in Ukraine helping train civilian fighters raises important questions about what is lawful and what the risks of such actions might be.
Chinese official calls sanctions on Russia increasingly 'outrageous'
A senior Chinese government official says sanctions imposed by Western nations on Russia over Ukraine are increasingly "outrageous".
'He avoids risks' - The secret life of Vladimir Putin
When it comes to his personal affairs, Vladimir Putin is a closed book, with details surrounding his family and relationships remaining a closely guarded subject.
Rodney Jones: how China's lockdowns could rock the global economy
China's lockdowns are a worry for the global economy, adding pressure to the supply chain and contributing to higher prices around the world. Rodney Jones is an economist and principal of Wigram… Audio
Russian sanctions over Ukraine grow, Biden to talk to Xi
Japan and Australia on Friday slapped fresh sanctions on Russian entities as punishment for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Australia unveils $500m in critical minerals funding to offset China dominance
Australia announced almost A$500 million ($532m) in funding to boost output of critical minerals, aiming to diversify supply for its allies and counter China's dominance of the global market.
How do New Zealand's sanctions against Russia work?
Parliament has passed historic legislation to impose sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, but how do they actually work? Audio
Former NATO commander on Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia has launched a fresh assault on the besieged city of Mariupol less than a day after the brutal bombing of a maternity hospital.
It comes after Russia and Ukraine's foreign ministers failed to… Video, Audio
Desperation in Mariupol as Russian attack ongoing
Apocalyptic conditions - that's how aid agencies are describing what the people of the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol are now facing as the invasion of the country enters its third week.
With… Audio
Russia accused of war crime after bombing children's hospital
Ukraine's President has accused Russia of committing a war crime by bombing a maternity and children's hospital in the besieged city of Mariupol.
Ukraine says the bombing happened during an agreed… Video, Audio
