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North Korea leader inspects bombers and warship on a visit to Russia
The visit has sparked concern about an arms alliance that could fuel Russia's war.
Latest from Russia-Ukraine War
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Kim Jong Un departs for extremely rare Vladimir Putin meeting, Western concerns rise
The meet sparks Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Editorial: Labour in most need of a change of fortune
As polls show National in the driver's seat, its plans and approaches need more scrutiny.
'The strike was deliberate': Russia slammed as missile strike hits shopping market
A Russian missile tore through an outdoor market in eastern Ukraine, killing 17 people.
Nato member finds drone pieces from Russian attacks on its territory
"A serious violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Romania".
Putin won’t renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands
Ukraine and its Western allies have dismissed the demands as a ploy to advance Russia.
'I felt like I was born again': More than 20,000 Ukrainian amputees face trauma unseen since World War I
There are not nearly enough prosthetic specialists in Ukraine to handle the growing need.
Russia accused of 'provoking a crisis' after latest drone attack on port
Two people have been hospitalised following a long Russian drone barrage in Odesa.
Kremlin admit death of Wagner chief possibly due to 'deliberate wrongdoing'
Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash that is now being referred to as suspicious.
Dire warnings after Putin, Kim Jong Un trade letters
Several countries are urging North Korea to halt arms negotiations with Russia.
Russian billionaire pleads for EU sanctions relief after decrying war
Financial Times: Will bloc will reward Russians who break with Kremlin?
Bullet holes in Ukraine, thermals in Bulgaria: NZ's soaring model gliders win world title
Three pilots from Hawke's Bay have soared to an unlikely world championship win.
Questions surround death of Yevgeny Prigozhin after he 'showcased Putin's weakness'
When the Russian mercenary leader staged a mutiny, Vladimir Putin decried it as “treason”.
'A beacon of hope': Ukrainian community welcomes new residency announcement for those fleeing war
More than 1500 of those visas have been granted since March 15, 2022.
Heineken sells its Russian operations for 1 euro
Heineken said it would incur a total loss of 300 million euros.
'Complete lie': Kremlin rejects Prigozhin plane crash allegations
President Joe Biden said he believed Putin was likely behind the crash.
NZ targets Russians who forcibly relocated Ukrainian children
Officials estimate hundreds of thousands of children have been deported.
Chilling final message from Prigozhin plane steward
Kristina Raspopova said the plane was 'being repaired before departure'.
NZ embassy in Moscow not evacuated during June’s Wagner rebellion
Officials considered the risks were not sufficient.
'Fight for freedom': Denmark and Netherlands pledge weapons to Ukraine
Denmark and the Netherlands say they will donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Editorial: Co-operation better than point-scoring
OPINION: A lot of New Zealand's problems are global.
Zelenskyy slams Russian strike on 'bustling' square that killed seven
A Russian missile strike killed seven people and wounded 129 others in Chernihiv.
Russia pounds 'crucial' grain stores in Odesa
Russia has resumed its targeting of grain infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa.
'Defences are working': Ukraine hit hard in Kherson
Kyiv’s forces have made progress, claiming some success near Zaporizhzhia.
20 drones downed over Crimea following attacks on Moscow
Fourteen drones were shot down by Russian air defences; six were jammed electronically.
'Such fun and no guns’: New Kiwi book welcomes Ukrainians fleeing war
Organisers received thousands of submissions from Kiwi kids.
Russia pushes into Ukraine, forcing mass evacuations
Ukrainian authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation of Kharkiv.
Ukraine and Russia blame each other for attacks, claiming terrorism
Ukrainian officials say a Russian rocket attack has killed two people in Zaporizhzhia.
'Russian criminals': Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting rescue workers
Officials said the strikes on Povrovsk killed nine, including emergency personnel.
Russian strikes kill 5 in Donetsk region
Ukrainian officials say that two Russian missiles have hit the centre of Pokrovsk.