Ukraine
Million in Ukraine lose power after wave of Russian strikes
There is no electricity in the second-largest city of Kharkiv, the regional head says, and more than 53,000 households in Odesa are without power.
Ukrainian community marks second anniversary of Russia's invasion
Ukrainians and their supporters gathered in Wellington's Civic Square on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov who defected to Ukraine 'shot dead' in Spain
The body of a man who was shot dead in Spain is believed to be that of a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year.
Why some wars make the news, and others get forgotten
Conflict and coverage - why some conflicts dominate headlines for months, then suddenly get ignored
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Avdiivka: Ukraine troops leaving embattled eastern town
Ukraine's military says it is withdrawing its troops from Avdiivka - the key eastern town besieged by Russian forces.
US senate expected to vote on aid for Israel and Ukraine
US Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer is expected to force a vote on a stripped-down aid package for Israel and Ukraine.
The bill originally contained provisions to address security at the… Audio
Anti-war challenger barred from running against Putin in election
Former TV journalist Yekaterina Duntsova planned to run on a platform of opposition to the war in Ukraine.
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Arrests have been made in Nepal after a gang was accused of smuggling people and forcing them into the Russian military to fight in Ukraine. The people trapped in the scheme and extorted were young… Audio
Russian missile strike on cafe and shop kills 51 in Ukraine, Kyiv says
A Russian missile slammed into a cafe and grocery store in a village in northeastern Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 51 people as they held a memorial service, Ukrainian officials say.
Spring has sprung and sowing has begun
The cash crops are going in and the last of the trading lambs are heading off at Tim Cookson's farm near Hororata in Canterbury. Audio
Ukraine says Russian drones hit NATO member Romania, Bucharest denies report
Ukraine says Russian drones detonated on the territory of NATO member Romania during an overnight air strike on a Ukrainian port across the Danube River, but Bucharest denies its territory has been…
New residence pathway for Special Ukraine Visa holders in NZ
The government has announced a new residence pathway that will be available to some holders of Special Ukraine Visas.
Europe: Spain celebrates World Cup win, Russia's Luna mission
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about Spain's victory in the Fifa Women's World Cup, with fans saying they hope the win will boost the profile of the sport and put them on… Audio
Russian warship fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black Sea
A Russian warship has fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way north.
Review of RNZ's ‘inappropriate editing’ calls for change
An independent review of editorial processes at RNZ has called for greater oversight and enforcement of standards after a single staffer made 'inappropriate' edits to international news stories…
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PM and world leaders support Ukraine but give no timeline for joining NATO
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he is heartened by the unwavering support shown by world leaders for Ukraine at the NATO summit.
World watches as mercenary army turns on Putin
Rebel Wagner forces appear to be halfway to Moscow from the city of Rostov, which they claim to control, with reports that Russian army helicopters are firing upon the rebel forces.
Further fallout as RNZ takes out the ‘garbage’
External experts are poring over the ‘inappropriate editing’ of international news published online by RNZ. It has already tightened editorial checks and stood down an online journalist. Will this… Audio
Jack Watling: Ukraine Conflict update
Dr Jack Watling is joining us again on the situation in Ukraine as the battles resume with improved weather on the ground, and a long summer of warfare seeming to be in store. Audio
RNZ investigating Kremlin-friendly story edits
RNZ is investigating how online stories about the war in Ukraine, supplied by an international news agency, were edited to align with the Russian view of events. A staff member has been stood down… Audio