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500 days of war: Russia hits out as Zelenskyy brings home commanders
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the 500th day of the war by hailing soldiers.
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'Extremely alert': Ukraine and Russia fight for nuclear plant
Neither side provided evidence to support their claims of an imminent threat.
Russia open to prisoner swap of US reporter accused of espionage
Evan Gershkovich has been held behind bars in Moscow since March on charges of espionage.
Russia-Ukraine war: Putin says Russia is 'united as never before'
Putin is hoping to project confidence after the recent revolt by the Wagner Group.
'A worthy and dignified life': Ukrainians farewell popular writer killed in recent attack
Dozens of people have come to say goodbye to a writer killed while dining.
Russia claims to foil Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
The incident was the first known assault on the Russian capital since an abortive mutiny.
Editorial: World at a critical juncture
OPINION: Our editorial on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' next mission.
John Minto: Uncomfortable truths and speaking out
OPINION: Case can be made that Chris Hipkins was too soft on his visit to China last week.
Battlefield and the bedroom: Demand soars for sex toys and lingerie in front-line city
The Ukrainian sex shop sells combat knives alongside its adult products for soldiers.
Recapping revolt in Russia, through the words of 4 presidents and a mutinous warlord
The dramatic rebellion was punctuated by dramatic language of the key protagonists.
Missile strikes Ukraine pizza parlour, kills 11
Ukraine’s intelligence service has arrested a man for helping Russia direct the strike.
Russian authorities drop charges against Wagner mercenary chief
Escaping prosecution in contrast to how Kremlin has treated anti-government protesters.
'The monster is biting him now': Putin blasts rebellion organisers as 'traitors'
The armed rebellion in Russia was aborted less than 24 hours after it began.
Editorial : 'Putin's chef' cooks up chaos and consequences
OPINION: Our editorial on the attempted coup in Russia by the Wagner Group leader.
Russian defence minister makes first public appearance since mercenary revolt
A mercenary uprising demanded minister Sergei Shoigu's ouster.
Russia revolt weakens Putin just as his forces are facing counteroffensive in Ukraine
The short-lived revolt weakened Putin just as his forces faced another counter-offensive.
Russian coup brings Putin's rule closer to 'irreparable collapse'
President Vladimir Putin’s power appeared to hang in the balance this weekend.
Putin’s power questioned after mercenary leader’s exile
The risk for Putin is whether he will be seen as weak, analysts say.
Watch: 'Fans' cheering, shaking Wagner boss' hand when leaving Russia coup
Wagner has now apparently attempted to defuse the crisis by ordering soldiers back.
‘You’d better not jinx it’ PM on his high-stakes trip to China, and whether plane will get off the ground
The PM admits foreign policy isn't his background, but insists he's a fast learner
Putin calls armed rebellion by mercenary chief ‘betrayal’
Russian President addressed the nation and vowed to defend the country.
Wagner chief calling for rebellion 'back in Russia'
Russia’s security services respond to declaration by seeking arrest of Yeveny Prigozhin.
RNZ journalist accused of editing stories with pro-Russian sentiment resigns
At least 36 re-edited stories have now been identified during an RNZ review.
PM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping
PM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.
Russia had means, motive and opportunity to bring down dam - report
Images taken above the Kakhovka Dam appear to show an explosive-laden car.
Russia and Ukraine suffer heavy casualties
Russian losses are said to be at their highest level since the peak of the battle.
Media Insider: Hosking and PM's tetchy 10 minutes; the case of a rogue Kiwi reporter
Plus: Beacon Awards winners - the two-word speech that lifted the roof.
Rescuers are braving snipers to save Ukrainians from Russian occupied flood zones
Rescuers have been carrying out risky missions to evacuate civilians in small boats.
Captured Ukrainian soldiers face trial in Russia
The 14 soldiers and 8 women cooks were captured in Mariupol.