World Politics
Russian invasion of Ukraine - latest details
US President Joe Biden has banned Russian aircraft United States airspace - joining Canada and the EU.
At his first State of the Union address this afternoon, Joe Biden called out Russian President… Video, Audio
Russia warns Kyiv as Ukraine's cities shelled, armed convoy stalls
Russia warned Kyiv residents to flee their homes on Tuesday and rained rockets on the city of Kharkiv.
Children suffering in Lviv train stations, fleeing invading Rus
Childrens' cries are echoing through train stations in the Ukraine city of Lviv, as fathers farewell their families fleeing the country.
Lviv is not far from the border with Poland, where hundreds of… Video, Audio
Huge convoy of Russian military advances on Kyiv
A huge convoy of Russian military is advancing closer to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
Satellite images show it is much longer than first thought - stretching 64 kilometres. US lawmakers have received… Video, Audio
Govt urged to freeze assets of Russian oligarchs in NZ
Back home and the government's being urged to freeze the assets of Russian oligarchs to try to pressure them into withdrawing support for the Russian invasion.
A bill was voted down by the Labour… Audio
Former PM Jim Bolger worries Russia invasion will not stop with Ukraine
Former prime minister Jim Bolger is fearful Russian President Vladimir Putin will try to invade other former Soviet states after Ukraine, in an attempt to restore the Soviet Union.
Missiles hit Kyiv awaiting Russian assault, Ukrainian leader pleads for help
Missiles pounded the Ukrainian capital on Friday as Russian forces pressed their advance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleaded with the international community to do more, saying…
Ukrainian President vows to stay as Russian invasion intensifies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to stay in Kyiv as the day began and his troops battled Russian invaders advancing toward the capital in the biggest attack on a European state since World…
Blasts disrupt interview with NZ honorary consul to Ukraine
Audible bomb blasts interrupted an interview with New Zealand's honorary consul to Ukraine earlier today. Mark Wright, who has been the go-to person for New Zealanders in Ukraine for about nine years… Audio
Bomb blasts ring out across Kyiv as Russian forces invade
Bomb blasts have rung out across the Ukranian capital Kyev this morning, where residents have been sheltering in basements or underground train stations. It was a sleepless night for many, under the… Audio
NZ sanctions against Russia - Robert Ayson's analysis
US president Joe Biden's name checked New Zealand as one of the countries sanctioning Russia.
Some have pulled out the big financial guns; freezing the offshore assets of Russian banks, cutting… Video, Audio
Why attacks on Ukraine will put NZ fuel prices up
The crisis in Ukraine has sent oil prices skyward, topping US$105 a barrel.
But the government is reassuring New Zealanders the supply here is in good shape, because it comes from the Middle East.
… Audio
Future of Europe at stake - Ukraine acting ambassador to NZ
The future of Europe is at stake - and lessons of the past need to be recalled.
That's the view of Ukraine's acting ambassador for New Zealand, who has called on international communities to rally… Audio
Russia invades Ukraine - latest from Kyiv
CNN correspondent Tim Lister is in Kyiv with the latest details on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine met with despair, anger in NZ
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been met with despair and anger in New Zealand.
Our reporter Tom Kitchin and cameraman Sam Rillstone have the story.
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Hundreds dead, wounded in Ukraine as Russia invades
Hundreds of people are dead or wounded as Russia continues its march into Ukraine.
The Western world has returned fire - but its weapons of choice are words and more sanctions, including freezing the… Video, Audio
NZ announces bans on Russia in response to Ukraine invasion
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealand's government is implementing a range of measures, including a travel ban on Russian officials and limiting diplomatic engagements.
Timeline: From Ukraine's independence in 1991 to latest conflict
A look back at the main events in Ukraine's political history since it won independence from Moscow in 1991.
World reacts to 'full-scale invasion of Ukraine' by Russia
Russia says it feels a 'constant threat from the territory of modern Ukraine' as it sent missiles and troops into the country sending shockwaves around the world.
How Ukraine's armed forces shape up against Russia's
Ukraine's armed forces are heavily outnumbered and outgunned by Russia's, but military experts say they would be capable of mounting significant resistance and inflicting heavy casualties.
