World Politics
Ukraine war: US announces ban on Russian oil
The United States has announced a complete US ban on Russian oil, gas and coal imports, while the EU and Britain announced bans and curbs.
Neighbours divided over Russian oligarch's lodge in Northland
Northlanders living near a luxury lodge owned by a Russian oligarch are putting up Ukrainian flags on their properties.
Texas man guilty for role in assault on US Capitol in landmark win for prosecutors
A Texas man who joined the 6 January 2021 assault on the US Capitol by supporters of former president Donald Trump was found guilty for his role in the attack.
Tepid response from Ukrainians in NZ on govt's Russia sanctions
Ukrainians in New Zealand says the government's sanctions plan is long overdue, but may have come too late.
Ukrainian in Dunedin urges govt to let family come to NZ
Ukrainians in NZ are appealing for the government to grant war refugees and family members immediate safe haven in NZ.
The government today announced an automatic 12 month visa extension for… Video, Audio
Ukraine civilians killed as Russian invasion goes on
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused his Russian counterpart of moral cynicism as the invasion of Ukraine enters its 12th day.
Ukraine and Russia cannot agree on plans to establish… Audio
NZ approach to Russia sanctions 'strategic' - expert
An international affairs expert says New Zealand's tailored approach to further sanctions on Russia is a strategic move.
The Russia Sanctions Bill is will pass under urgency this week and soon freeze… Audio
Russian invasion 'murder' - Ukraine president Zelensky
'This is murder - and I have not heard a reaction'. The words of the Ukrainian president - as he angrily condemned Russia's ruthless bombardment of his country.
The UN says 1,100 civilians have been… Audio
Govt brings Russian sanctions into law, Ukraine invasion ongoing
The government is slapping sanctions on Russians with connections to New Zealand and President Putin.
New legislation will let the government freeze the assets of people associated with Russia, and… Video, Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Conor English (Part 1)
Panellists Verity Johnson and Conor English discuss the government's new Russia Sanctions Bill. Audio
Nato rejects Ukraine no-fly zone, EU readies more Russia sanctions
"We are not part of this conflict," Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said denying Ukraine's request for help to protect its skies from Russian warplanes.
Latest details on conflict at Ukrainian nuclear power plant
It's 7am in Kyiv where it has been another sleepless night for many there.
At 4:30am, President Volodymyr Zelinsky recorded a desperate emergency video address to European leaders after Russian tanks… Video, Audio
Nuclear expert concerned as Ukraine plant under Russian fire
Several European nations have called on Russia to immediately halt its attack on the nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Russian troops shelled it this afternoon - starting a fire.
There have been… Video, Audio
Fires as Europe's largest nuclear power plant shelled by Russia
Fierce fighting has erupted around Europe's largest nuclear power plant - and fire has broken out this afternoon.
Russian forces have been shelling the plant, in southern Ukraine.
President… Audio
Ukraine experience should not be allowed in Indo-Pacific - Quad
Leaders of the Quad grouping of countries - US, India, Australia and Japan - agreed on Thursday that what is happening to Ukraine should not be allowed to happen in the Indo-Pacific, Japanese Prime…
Ukraine demands ceasefire, humanitarian corridors at talks with Russians
Ukrainian negotiators at talks with Russian officials have demanded a ceasefire and humanitarian corridors to evacuate besieged citizens as invasion forces surround and bombard Ukrainian cities.
World Vision supporting Ukrainian refugees in Romania
The southern Ukrainian port city of Kherson has been over-run by Russian troops.
The mayor says invading forces are on the streets and have forced their way into government buildings.
Other key… Video, Audio
Kharkiv remains under Russian attack, explosions in Kyiv
An intense bombardment is continuing in Ukraine's second largest city as Russia intensifies its attack trying to tighten its grip on the country.
Kharkiv, has suffered heavy shelling and the city… Video, Audio
UK: Boris Johnson says Putin has committed 'war crimes'
UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn to talk about the UK's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with Boris Johnson condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions as "war… Audio
'What we don't want is World War Three' - Helen Clark on the war in Ukraine
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark talks to The Detail about Russia's invasion of Ukraine: the background to the conflict, her impressions of Vladimir Putin and how it might end. Audio
