Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is escalating - and NZ won't escape the consequences
Opinion - Russia's war with Ukraine is now at a critical turning point. The relentless missile and drone strikes on the capital Kyiv may look like a sign of strength, but appearances can be deceiving.
Mstyslav Chernov: Pulitzer prize winner on Mariupol atrocities
Mstyslav Chernov is part of a small team of Associated Press Ukrainian journalists who this week won a Pulitzer Prize for their fearless reporting from Mariupol last year. For nearly three weeks they… Audio
US envoy says Russian ship picked up weapons in South Africa
The US ambassador to South Africa has told local journalists Washington is confident a Russian vessel uploaded weapons and ammunition from South Africa in December.
'Tangible symbol of aroha': Ambulances being sent to Ukraine to boost charity's work
Kiwi K.A.R.E. will use the ambulances as mobile health clinics in previously Russian-occupied areas of the war-torn country.
Asia correspondent Ed White
Ed talks to Kathryn about US court documents detailing a brazen scheme for getting cigarettes into North Korea worth hundreds of millions of dollars. There have been mixed signals given to western… Audio
Russian opposition figure jailed for 25 years
Opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza has been sentenced to 25 years in jail for treason and other charges linked to his criticism of the war in Ukraine.
Senior Ukrainian defence advisor in New Zealand
Dr Yuriy Sak is an advisor to the Ukrainian Minister of Defence and has led Ukraine's strategic communications efforts since the beginning of Russia's invasion. He's in New Zealand to meet with… Audio
Cook For Ukraine NZ campaign launched
The Cook for Ukraine New Zealand was officially launched in Auckland with an event at Peter Gordon's restaurant, Homeland recently. Peter Gordon talks to Jesse about how people can help support the… Audio
Technology: Is 'it's inevitable' good enough after a hack?
Tech commentator Anthony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about the hack of finance company Latitude and how it's dealt with the loss of customer data. What should companies do after a breach? As hundreds… Audio
NATO criticises Putin for 'dangerous and irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric
Russian President Vladimir Putin had said he would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, while insisting that Russia would not violate its nuclear non-proliferation promises.
Shrimp Bandages are saving thousands of lives in Ukraine
Dr Iryna Rybinkina explains how the shrimp shell coated bandages work to treat the wounded in war Audio
NZer fighting in Ukraine killed in action - reports
RNZ understands a New Zealander fighting on the front line in Ukraine has been killed in action.
Sources on the ground say they have been told by Kane Te Tai's unit commander that the soldier was… Video, Audio
'Complacency' on nuclear plant overrun by Russian forces - UN
Warfare around Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant has prompted warnings of possible disaster - but workers say the scenes inside are just as alarming.
Poland first NATO country to send jets to Ukraine
Four Soviet-era warplanes will be handed over in the coming days, Polish President Andrzej Duda says.
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Tokyo based journalist Elizabeth Beattie talks Kathryn about China's annual "two sessions" meetings, and the latest from the G20 meeting in India where the war in Ukraine remains a dividing and key… Audio
Europe: Putin tries to reframe Ukraine war, dozens drown off Italy
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to recast the war in Ukraine as a battle for Russia's survival, and just days after Italy… Audio
Professor Al Gillespie: Ukraine and the world one year on
As the West remains resolute in its opposition to the invasion of Ukraine, many are wondering where Russia might look for support. Al Gillespie is a Professor of Law, specialising in international law… Audio
Norman Hermant: Russia, Putin and the war one year on
Vladimir Putin's plans for a swift victory a year ago failed spectacularly. But now, Russia's president appears to be preparing for round two. We gauge the mood inside Russia with former ABC Moscow… Audio
Russia's invasion of Ukraine - one year on
BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse, based in Kyiv, speaks with Susie Ferguson on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Susie about President Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine, the US focus on China's surveillance and Russia's push in Ukraine, and the declining health of US former President Jimmy Carter who is… Audio