Russia
Nauru minister died of kidney failure - report
Reports from Russia say last week's death of Nauru's transport and health mininster Valdon Dowiyogo was caused by kidney failure.
Trump nominates oil boss as America's top diplomat
Donald Trump has confirmed the chief executive of Exxon Mobil, Rex Tillerson, as his choice for US secretary of state. Audio
Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria
New Zealand has condemned Russia and China's veto of a United Nations resolution for a truce in Syria.
Russia correspondent Andrew Roth
Fake news and the ideas that Russia hacked the election, and Putin's kind words about Trump. Audio
Russian athletics ban stays in place
Russia's athletics ban will run into 2017 and may include the August world championships after officials refused to put any dates on a "road map" for a return.
Russia 'not seeking conflict with anyone' - Putin
Russia "needs friends" President Vladimir Putin has said in his annual Kremlin speech to parliament and the nation.
Russian President Putin says he is ready to work with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is ready to work with incoming US president Donald Trump to combat terrorism. Audio
Holocaust TV skating routine lands Putin associate in row
The wife of Vladimir Putin's spokesman has drawn criticism by performing a holocaust-themed ice skating routine on Russian television.
Tahiti to open Russia office
The French Polynesian government says it plans to open an office in Russia to promote bilateral projects.
Putin tips resumed trade talks with NZ
Russian President Vladimir Putin expects free trade agreement negotiations with New Zealand will resume, he says.
Bolshoi Confidential: Secrets of the Russian Ballet
Kathryn Ryan talks with music historian Simon Morrison on his history of the Bolshoi Ballet, one of Russia's most illustrious institutions, known often for scandals and drama off-stage, as much as for… Audio
Russia's new nuclear missile
Russia has unveiled a new super-heavy thermonuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missile. Audio
Fiji's ties with Russia 'not unreasonable' - NZ PM
New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key says Fiji's relationship with Russia is not unreasonable given Fiji's peacekeeping activity.
Banking uncertainty, Russia and WW3
Is a rumour about Vladimir Putin ordering Russians to return home from overseas just media clickbait? Audio
White House accuses Russia of hacking Democratic Party emails
The White House is accusing Russia of hacking into Democratic Party emails but Russia's President Vladimir Putin denies it. Audio
Russia's Putin halts France visit amid Syria row
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has cancelled a planned visit to France amid a row over Syria.
European leaders up the ante over Russia's role in Syria
European leaders are taking their distaste of Russia's role in Syria to new levels.Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has risked a diplomatic row as he said saying he would "like to see" demonstrations… Audio
Russia should face war crimes charges over Syria - Hollande
French President Francois Hollande has suggested Russia could face war crimes charges over its bombardment of the city of Aleppo in Syria.
Gerard van Bohemen: the United Nations and the Security Council
Kim Hill talks to Gerard van Bohemen, New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. New Zealand is currently a non-permanent member of the Security Council. Audio
Syrian peace talks break down as Russia backs out of agreement
Syrian peace talks have broken down as Russia suspens a 16-year agreement with the US to destroy weapons. CNN's Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jill Dougherty joins Checkpoint. Audio
