Russia
"I've left my homeland" : Ukranian refugee in Poland
Kathryn speaks with Ukrainian journalist, now refugee in Poland Sofia Koczmar-Tymoshenko. She is one of an estimated two million refugees who have fled the Russian invasion, mostly to Poland, Hungary… Audio
Russia Sanctions Bill spurs debate on wider legislation
New Zealand now has the power to impose significantly harsher sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine with a new law passed under urgency.
Parliament unanimously passes Russia Sanctions Bill
Parliament has unanimously passed historic sanctions legislation in response to Russia's war on Ukraine.
Ukraine invasion: China eyes the Indo-Pacific - Australian intelligence boss
Australia's intelligence chief says a "troubling new strategic convergence" between Beijing and Moscow has developed and the risk of "major power conflict" has grown since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Neighbours divided over Russian oligarch's lodge in Northland
Northlanders living near a luxury lodge owned by a Russian oligarch are putting up Ukrainian flags on their properties.
Tepid response from Ukrainians in NZ on govt's Russia sanctions
Ukrainians in New Zealand says the government's sanctions plan is long overdue, but may have come too late.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
On the international front, American political eyes are all on Ukraine and the worsening situation caused by Russia's invasion. Domestically, Ron says the Budget showdown is due this week, with some… Audio
Ukraine decries 'immoral' stunt after Moscow says it will let civilians flee - to Russia
Russia has announced new "humanitarian corridors" to transport Ukrainians trapped under its bombardment - to Russia itself and its ally Belarus.
Europe correspondent- strong support for Ukrainians
It's estimated more than 1.5 million Ukrainians have fled the country in search of shelter, with many more expected to join the exodus. It's shaping up to be Europe's biggest refugee crisis since WW2… Audio
Russia's advance in Ukraine
Russia has taken control of Europe's largest nuclear power station in south-eastern Ukraine after an attack that set it on fire and raised worldwide fears of nuclear catastrophe. There has been a lull… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark and Mike Williams
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Linda Clark and former Labour Party leader Mike Williams. Among other issues, they discuss the war in Ukraine and the likely findings of the review into the… Audio
'This could be the worst refugee crisis since WW2'
Veteran war correspondent Mike Eckel talked to us from the original front lines in Donbas, last week from Kiev as the Russians attacked, and now he's back in Prague. He's with us for an update on the… Audio
Russia blocks Facebook, says it restricts access to Russian media
Russia is blocking Facebook, the country's communications regulator said on Friday, in response to what it said were restrictions of access to Russian media on the platform.
Ukraine invasion: update from the capital Kyiv
The world narrowly averted a nuclear catastrophe on Friday when a fire broke out during a Russian seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the US ambassador to the United Nations… Audio
Ukrainian trying to get family fleeing war into NZ
Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine the concern and protests of Ukrainians living abroad is ongoing, and in New Zealand it's no different. There will be more protests this weekend against Russia's… Audio
Europe's biggest nuclear plant seized by Russian forces
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been seized by the Russian military forces, according to regional authorities.
Russian attack on power plant: 'threat must be taken very seriously'
Senior Policy Director for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation in Washington DC, John Erath, talks to Wallace about the Russian attack on Europe's largest nuclear plant. Audio
China asked Russia to delay Ukraine invasion for Olympics -NYT
Chinese officials told Russian official not to invade Ukraine before the end of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, The New York Times says.
NZ state-owned investors to sell Russian assets
New Zealand's state-owned investors are trying to sell some Russian assets.
Historic emergency session of the UN condemns Russian 'aggression'
Meanwhile a special meeting of the UN General Assembly has voted to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine by a margin of 141 votes to five. Kathryn speaks with the Guardian's world affairs editor… Audio
