War
Zelensky says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on
The Kremlin marked the start of the fifth year of its invasion by vowing to keep fighting Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II until it achieves its goals.
Luxon says NZ will 'stand steadfast' in support for Ukraine
The prime minister met with with world leaders on the fourth anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
US lawmakers plan Iran war powers vote as Trump weighs strikes
Members of Congress have tried - and failed - repeatedly to pass resolutions that would bar Trump from military action against foreign governments without lawmakers' approval.
How Tehran is preparing for possible US strike
Iran has taken steps to signal its readiness for war, including fortifying its nuclear sites and rebuilding missile production facilities.
Gaza deaths in war's first 15 months higher than reported, study says
The study found that women, children and the elderly comprised some 56.2 percent of violent deaths in Gaza during that period.
American military buildup in Middle East - is war imminent?
Reports indicate President Donald Trump has deployed enough air and naval forces to the region to launch an attack in the coming days. Audio
Ukraine reclaims more than 200km of territory
It's the largest battlefield gain in more than two-and-a-half-years and comes as Starlink cuts off Russian access in some areas.
UN nuclear chief warns Iran-US talks 'don't have much time'
US threats of military action loomed over the latest negotiations.
Ukraine will only hold elections after ceasefire, Zelensky says
Elections in Ukraine have been effectively suspended since Russia invaded in 2022 due to martial law.
Ukrainian banned from wearing 'helmet of remembrance' at Games
Vladyslav Heraskevych wanted to wear the helmet in the skeleton competition in honour of those killed in the war with Russia in the skeleton competition at the Winter Olympics.
What is Islamic State, the group claiming responsibility for Pakistan attack?
The Sunni Muslim group emerged in Iraq and Syria, and continues to operate despite losing most of its 'caliphate' a decade ago.
US accuses China of secret nuclear test, but experts sceptical
The alleged Chinese test had a yield "in the hundreds of tons", a US official said, although a monitoring group said it had not detected anything of the sort.
Israeli strikes kill 24 in Gaza, health officials say
It's the latest violence to undermine the nearly four-month-old ceasefire in the enclave.
Israeli strikes kill 27 in Gaza, Palestinian health officials say
The Israeli military said it had targeted commanders and sites belonging to Palestinian militant group Hamas and its ally, Islamic Jihad.
Israel denies accepting Gaza health ministry war toll
Local media had reported the military "accepted the estimate of the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry that approximately 71,000 Palestinians were killed during the Israel-Gaza war".
A Kiwi on Ukraine's frontline
New Zealander Khol Gillies was fighting in Ukraine when he was badly injured, and he spent days in a bunker waiting to be evacuated. Audio
Russian air attack knocks out power for over a million Ukrainians
Moscow carried out the strikes as trilateral, US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine continued into a second day, adjourning with no sign of compromise.
Russian attacks hit Kyiv and Kharkiv, at least 13 injured
Drones and missile strikes damaged homes and hospitals as temperatures plunged below zero.
Warbirds Over Wānaka display of deadly jets sparks backlash
The F-22 Raptors are widely considered the most lethal fighter jets ever built, says a former Doctors Without Borders worker.
'Blood on the streets': Fleeing Iranian tells of brutal protester crackdown
The man escaped Karaj, a city near Tehran that has been taken over by intense anti-government protests.
