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Russia claims its forces have cleared most of Mariupol
Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv and other cities on Saturday, as Moscow said its troops had cleared the urban area of Mariupol.
Russian warship sinks in Black Sea after explosion
Russia's defence ministry has announced its lead warship has sunk, after what Ukraine said was a missile strike and Russia described as an explosion of ammunition on board.
Apple AirTags - a stalker's best friend?
Technology correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at Apple's AirTags, a device that can turn every iPhone in the world into a detector for your lost luggage or keys - but they're also being… Audio
Greens: Ukraine weapons fund should be humanitarian relief
Money pledged toward weapons for Ukraine would be better spent on humanitarian relief the Green Party says.
As battle looms in Ukraine's east, US commits to providing weapons to Ukraine
Russian forces pounded targets in eastern Ukraine with missiles and artillery as Austria's leader planned to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
How Russia is dying from within
Since the late 1960s, Russia has been dying from the inside due to a birth rate that is too low and a death rate that is too high, says demographer Paul Morland. Audio
No.8 wire mentality at play in Kiwi aid effort in Ukraine
ReliefAid Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright was on his way to oversee an aid operation in the Middle East when Russia's invasion of Ukraine kicked off. Seawright immediately diverted to… Audio
Russia-Ukraine war cross with Philip Crowther in Lviv
The man who reports in six languages from around the world, Philip Crowther has returned to Lviv in the west of Ukraine after taking a short break from covering the conflict. Philip's back with us for… Audio
Political blacklist a sign Russia playing the victim - expert
A global politics professor says Russia is trying to paint itself as the victim of unjustified sanctions, as it blacklists New Zealand politicians.
Ardern on Kremlin's blacklist of NZers banned from Russia
The Kremlin has released a blacklist of prominent New Zealanders - including the Prime Minister - banning them from entering Russia.
Along with Jacinda Ardern, the list includes all MPs, the… Audio
Mahuta remains coy on sending lethal aid to Ukraine military
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has refused to confirm whether or not New Zealand is prepared to provide Ukraine's military with lethal aid. Audio
NZ fertiliser costs rise as Russian sanctions enforced
Farmers will face increased costs for fertiliser, caused by the import bans and tariff hikes imposed on Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine. And those higher costs will eventually be passed on… Audio
Nothing off table with future sanctions against Russia - US official
All Russian imports to New Zealand will be slapped with a 35 percent tariff in response to what the Foreign Minister is describing as "abhorrent and reprehensible" atrocities committed against… Video, Audio
Wimbledon close to banning Russian tennis player Medvedev
Wimbledon is reportedly close to banning Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev from this year's tournament.
The 26 year old has won 13 ATP singles titles and was world number one for a few weeks this… Video, Audio
Zelenskyy visits Bucha after Russians left civilians dead in streets
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Ukrainian town of Bucha, to see first hand the devastation left by Russian forces.
The visit comes after the world has reacted with shock and horror to… Audio
Evidence 'piling up' of war crimes in Ukraine - Mahuta
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says evidence is "piling up" of war crimes by Russia in Ukraine, but would not go so far as labelling President Vladimir Putin a war criminal. Audio
Death in the streets of Ukraine
Ukranian officials are accusing Moscow of war crimes following the discovery of hundreds of bodies in the liberated city of Bucha, northwest of Kyiv.
Calling Home: Rachel Nelson in Tashkent
Hawke's Bay native Rachel Nelson has lived in plenty of different places around the world - China, USA, Qatar and Germany, to name a few. But the experience she and her family are currently enjoying… Audio
Ukrainians curse Russian invaders as dead civilians found in liberated towns
In the liberated town of Bucha, Mayor Anatoliy Fedoruk said more than 300 residents had been killed.
Calling Home: Rachel Nelson in Tashkent
Rachel Nelson has lived in plenty of different places around the world - China, USA, Qatar and Germany, to name a few. But the experience she and her family are currently enjoying in Tashkent is… Audio
