Russia launches air attacks on Ukraine
Russia has targeted critical infrastructure with missile strikes since October, causing blackouts and other outages during the bitter winter in Ukraine.
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Hipkins takes office as NZ prime minister
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has told journalists it "feels pretty real now" after taking his office in a ceremony at Wellington's Government House.
Hundreds pack parliament to see off Ardern
Jacinda Ardern's partner Clarke Gayford has penned an emotional tribute to the outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister as she finishes up her tenure.
Germany answers Ukraine’s plea for tanks
Ukraine has for months been calling for Western main battle tanks that would give its forces the firepower, and Germany has answered that call.
Cordingley suspect’s extradition approved
A magistrate in India has signed a report approving the extradition of the man suspected of murdering Toyah Cordingley on a Queensland beach four years ago.
Ardern bids farewell as NZ prime minister
Jacinda Ardern has told Kiwis they would still see her around but not in public debates as the New Zealand leader prepares to give up the prime ministership.
Seven dead in new California shootings
A suspect is in custody after seven people were killed in shootings at two locations near San Francisco, just days after a gun massacre in southern California.
Zelenskiy flags shake-up after graft probe
Ukraine's president has pledged sweeping personnel changes following a corruption investigation, while allies continue bickering over supplying tanks to Kyiv.
Germany pressured to approve Ukraine tanks
Poland's prime minister says Warsaw will ask Germany for permission to re-export tanks to Ukraine, as Kyiv pleads for help to boost its defence against Russia.
Motive unclear in US dance club shooting
The suspect in a Los Angeles-area dance club shooting that killed 10 people and wounded 10 more has been found dead as police say his motive remains a mystery.
Ukraine honours minister killed in crash
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has attended a memorial service to commemorate seven Interior Ministry officials killed in a helicopter crash.
Chris Hipkins to be next New Zealand PM
Chris Hipkins, the only nominee for Labour's leader, says he is honoured and humbled as he prepares to become New Zealand's next prime minister.
Allies offer more weapons to Ukraine
The United States is urging Kyiv to hold off from mounting a spring offensive against Russian forces, as the war in Ukraine continues.
Cordingley suspect’s extradition delayed
A green light for the extradition of Toyah Cordingley's suspected killer from India to Australia has faced delays due to a the absence of a specialist judge.
Berlin sets condition tanks to Ukraine
The US and Germany are nearing a face-off over sending heavy tanks to Ukraine, as Kyiv warns it's paying for the delay in lives as the debate drags on.
US tells allies to dig deeper for Ukraine
Ukraine's president has thanked allies meeting in Germany but says more support is needed, while the US urged allies to "dig deeper" to help Kyiv beat Russia.
NZ Labour confronts life without Ardern
Education and Police Minister Chris Hipkins has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand's Prime Minister.
Eleven NATO countries pledge Ukraine arms
A group of 11 NATO countries has pledged a raft of new military aid to support Ukraine's war with Russia.
Ardern standing down as New Zealand PM
Jacinda Ardern has announced her shock resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister, while also calling an election on October 14.
Ukraine rocked by chopper crash ‘tragedy’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the "pain is unspeakable" after a helicopter crash killed 15 people including his interior minister and three children.
Child, minister among Ukraine crash dead
Ukrainian state emergency services have revised down the death toll in a helicopter crash in Brovary outside Kyiv to 14 people, including one child.
Kids, minister among Ukraine crash dead
A helicopter has crashed in fog near a nursery in the Ukrainian capital, killing 17 people including a minister and four children.
Ukraine closer to getting tanks, Patriots
Ukraine has won a pledge for more Patriot missiles and is nearer to approval for Leopard tanks as Kyiv prepares for the next stage of the conflict with Russia.
NZ’s Sunshine Stakes head to New Plymouth
New Plymouth, in the Taranaki region, has been named New Zealand's sunniest place for the second year running.
Nepal crash rescuers search for bodies
Black box recordings may help explain what caused a deadly plane crash in Nepal that killed at least 70 people, including one Australian.
Germany closer to Ukraine tanks decision
Western battle tanks could be in sight for Ukraine as Germany says a decision on the weapons will be first on the agenda for its new defence minister.
Nepal crash kills 68, Australian on plane
An Australian national is believed to be among 72 people on board a domestic flight that crashed in Nepal, with 68 people confirmed dead.
Russia, Belarus begin military exercises
Russia and Belarus have begun joint army exercises and will conduct air force drills in coming weeks, the Belarusian defence ministry said.
‘Dozens dead’ in latest Ukraine attack
The mayor of Dnipro in Ukraine says he expects the number of dead from a Russian missile strike on an apartment building to be "in the dozens".
Russian strike on apartment block kills 21
At least 21 people have died and dozens more are missing after a Russian missile hit an apartment block in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
China reports huge rise in COVID-19 deaths
China has reported a massive jump in COVID-related deaths since its strict anti-virus regime was abandoned last month.