World Politics
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.
Latest as Russia invades Ukraine
Explosions have rocked several Ukraine cities after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a special military operation in the country's east.
It appears to be much more than that with Ukrainian… Video, Audio
Russia appears to be in full-scale attack on Ukraine
The greatest fears for eastern Europe are coming true. Russia appears to be in the midst of a full-scale attack on Ukraine.
In a televised address, Russian leader Vladimir Putin declared what he… Video, Audio
Biden condemns Russia's 'unprovoked' attack on Ukraine
Returning now to the evolving situation in Europe where Russian President Vladimir Putin has in the past hour declared war - giving the go ahead for a military operation in eastern Ukraine.
There… Video, Audio
Ukraine says one soldier killed, 6 wounded in separatist shelling
The Ukrainian military said on Wednesday one soldier had been killed and six wounded in shelling by pro-Russian separatists in east Ukraine in the past 24 hours as ceasefire violations remain at a…
Ukrainians in NZ worried for friends, family back home
As the West cracks down on Russia with sanctions, the New Zealand government's called its ambassador for a please explain. And Te Pirimia Jacinda Ardern says travel bans and export controls are a… Video, Audio
NZ threatens Russia with sanctions over Ukraine invasion
The government has called the Russian Ambassador in, amid growing tensions in Ukraine. Western allies are cracking down on Moscow - and have been quick to impose sanctions.
But few believe it will… Audio
Explainer: How Western sanctions will target Russia
The United States and its allies are coordinating new sanctions on Russia after Moscow recognised two regions in eastern Ukraine as independent, officials said.
Foreign Minister concerned Putin's actions a 'calculated act'
The Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says New Zealand has consistently voiced support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
She says she is concerned this is a calculated… Audio
Alarming numbers dying from Omicron in Japan
To Japan now where the number of people dying each day from the Omicron outbreak is reaching alarming levels. Earlier I caught up with our correspondent in Tokyo Chris Gilbert who gave me the grim… Audio
UK set to scrap Covid-19 restrictions
We begin this morning in the UK, where Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to set out his plan to scrap all remaining covid-19 restrictions.. With more on that, and the latest on the health of Queen… Audio
What's on Mahuta's agenda for 11-day overseas trip
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta says New Zealand reconnecting with the world will be a focus of her new 11-day mission to Europe.
Biden sure Russia will invade Ukraine in days as civilians bussed out
Russia's Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine within days, says US President Joe Biden, after separatists backed by Moscow told civilians to leave breakaway regions on buses.
