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Ukraine reports 'massive' Russian missile strike
Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lviv are among the cities that have been hit, according to local authorities.
Kosovo Serbs to begin removing barricades amid calls to ease tensions
Kosovo Serbs to start removing road barricades symbolic of rising tensions, following calls by the European Union to defuse tensions underlined by the West's rift with Russia.
Russia steps up artillery attacks on liberated Kherson city
Russia has increased mortar and artillery attacks on civilian targets in Kherson city, Ukraine says, and has rejected Ukraine's 10-point peace plan.
North Korea sold arms to Russia's Wagner group, US says
The US has accused North Korea of supplying battlefield missiles and rockets to the Russian mercenary group Wagner for use in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky says a 'just peace' in Ukraine means no compromises
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden have held talks in Washington, as the US announced $1.85b more in military aid including a Patriot air defence system. Video
Screentime: Litvinenko, I Hate Suzie season 2, Harry & Meghan
Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to look at a new series on TVNZ+ which stars David Tennant as Alexander Litvinenko, the former Russian spy and Kremlin critic who was poisoned by… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron says there's lots of talk in Washington about the makeup of Senate majority due to one Democrat who is now an independent. There are ongoing questions about whether Republicans will be able to… Audio
Geoffrey Miller: What to expect from Zelensky's speech to the NZ parliament
Opinion - As New Zealand's foreign policy year draws to a close, it seems fitting that Volodymyr Zelensky will have the final word, Geoffrey Miller writes.
Russia sanctions: Government targets disinformation
The government has imposed new sanctions targeting individuals and networks behind disinformation campaigns that support Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Brittney Griner lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia
Ten months after she left the US to play basketball in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner has landed in her home state of Texas.
US basketball star Brittney Griner finally leaves Russia
A 10-month ordeal in a Russian penal colony is over for one of the biggest stars in one of the world's biggest sports. American basketballer Brittney Griner is back in the US tonight after a prisoner… Video, Audio
Russia says it will not accept West's oil price cap and is preparing response
Russia "will not accept" a price cap on its oil and is analysing how to respond, the Kremlin said in comments reported in response to a deal by Western powers aimed at limiting a key source of funding…
Russia demands annexations recognised before talks
The Kremlin says the West's refusal to recognise its seizure of Ukrainian land makes talks harder.
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
As freezing weather sets in, Ukraine is racing against the clock to repair damage to electricity and water infrastructure across the country after a relentless wave of Russian missile strikes… Audio
Teen calls for Russian embassy's street to be named after Zelenskyy
As tensions escalate in Russia's war on Ukraine, one young Kiwi says New Zealand should be doing more to condemn the conflict.
The 14-year-old from Whakatāne has contacted the Prime Minister and… Video, Audio
Now is the time to press Russia for peace, Zelensky tells G20 summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged world leaders to back a plan to end the war in his country, saying now is the time to push for peace after Russia's defeat in the southern city of…
NZDF deployment supporting Ukraine extended
New Zealand Defence Force deployments supporting Ukraine have been extended, with personnel staying in Europe until at least the middle of next year. Audio
Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'
Cheering crowds have welcomed Ukrainian troops to Kherson, but despite the blow to Moscow's ambitions, officials remain cautious.
What is a 'dirty bomb'?
Russia's defence minister has made claims that Ukraine could explode a 'dirty bomb'.
Ukraine denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims
Ukraine has condemned unsubstantiated claims by Russia that Kyiv might use a "dirty bomb" - conventional explosives laced with radioactive material.
