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Explainer - how dangerous was Russia's nuclear plant strike?
Shelling of Europe's largest nuclear power plant sparks a fire at one of its six reactors.
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'You cannot watch without crying': Terror as Russian strike hits Ukraine's second-largest city
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy declares: 'Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget.'
'Have no illusions': Ukraine ambassador addresses UN
'If Ukraine does not survive... international peace will not survive'.
Power Hollywood couple offer $1 million support for Ukrainian refugees
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are providing financial support for Ukrainian refugees
'Like... 1939': Former PMs, diplomats reflect on Putin and Russia
Vladimir Putin was once capable of sharing a joke with Helen Clark, now he's waging war.
Russia, Ukraine at war - Plea for NZ to welcome any refugees
Explosions rocked several Ukraine cities yesterday.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister lists five demands to the world
Dmytro Kuleba has called on the world to immediately respond to Russia's invasion.
Russia invades Ukraine - 'Europe's darkest hour since WWII', Putin's warning to West
Ukraine under martial law, reports of hundreds of casualties as Russian begins invasion.
Putin in Beijing for Olympic Games and Xi talks amid Ukraine tensions
Putin's presence makes him the highest-profile guest at the winter sports event.
Torture, tumors and unfair trials: An alleged murderer's plea against extradition
Lawyers say Kyung Yup Kim is suicidal, has a brain tumour and extending case is inhumane.
Will Italian espresso become a UNESCO-protected item?
The Italians do a 'grandioso' espresso, and they want the world to know it.
Earth hits sixth warmest year on record
Scientists say the exceptionally hot year is part of a long-term warming trend.
Devastating consequence of war: Parents selling children shows desperation of Afghanistan
Many of Afghanistan's growing number of destitute people are making desperate decisions.
'Tsunami': WHO chief worried about Omicron and Delta surge
WHO's figures, the number of Covid-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11%.
Kiwis keen to hit the outdoors for rest and exercise says DoC
Campsite, hut and lodge bookings have already exceeded 2020 numbers this summer.
What is Friluftsliv? The benefits of Norway's 'open air' lifestyle
A cold climate doesn't have to dampen your happiness if you know how to 'friluftsliv'.
Russia halts 'threat to security' resolution on climate change
UN Security Council resolution cast out with support of India while China abstains.
Climate change a human rights issue: activist
Tai Tokerau wahine says the NZ Government is not doing enough for the climate
Armed man arrested after stand off at UN headquarters in New York
The man, who appeared to be in his 60s, was taken into custody.
Govt keen to play lead role in banning killer robots
Emerging technologies in new weapons systems raise legal, ethical and security risks.
West Africa has highest numbers of child soldiers, says UN
Children of West and Central Africa are the most recruited by armed groups in the world.
The optimistic future of truly sustainable tourism
'Travel and tourism can still be a significant force for good.'
'It gets incredibly strange' - behind the scenes of COP26 climate summit
Exhausted bureaucrats are locked in all-night talks at the summit in Glasgow.
The 'doomed' UK village to be abandoned to the sea
Residents of a small coastal village face becoming the UK's first 'climate refugees'.
COP26 shock: Leaders consider global ban on coal
Pressure goes on developed nations to shut down coal-fired power plants.
Is this how travel and tourism can tackle the climate crisis?
A new report reveals what is needed to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Tourism's Glasgow Declaration, explained
Confused about the travel industry's Glasgow Declaration? Here's what you need to know.
Opinion | COP26 has all hallmarks of a Greek tragedy
OPINION: Success or failure at Glasgow conference comes down to the law of global commons.
