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Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
The move follows Washington's announcement that it could abandon peace talks unless Moscow and Kyiv showed they were serious about negotiating.
Thousands of poppies prepped for Palmerston North
The thousands of felt poppies will be on display in the Palmerston North Square on 24 April. Audio
The search for missing Māori Battalion photos
Work is underway to rebuild the B Company exhibition at the Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa.
Rubio warns US may need to 'move on' from Ukraine
The comments come a day after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff met with European and Ukrainian allies.
Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests
KFC has long been viewed as a symbol of the United States in Pakistan and borne the brunt of anti-American sentiment in recent decades.
How New Zealand kept its treasures safe during World War II
The largest-ever museum collection evacuation happened just over 80 years ago. Audio
Russian strikes in Ukrainian city of Sumy kills 34, in deadliest attack this year
Two children were among the people killed in the attack. Audio
Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital, patients evacuated
Health officials evacuated the patients from the building after receiving a warning call from someone who identified himself as Israeli security.
Fallen soldier Rory Malone added to town's roll of honour
Malone was fatally shot in Afghanistan in 2012.
US, Ukraine hold tense talks as mineral deal remains elusive, source says
A Treasury Department spokesperson also confirmed the discussions, calling them "technical in nature".
Drug addict turned priest shares insights into Philippines extrajudicial killings
Father Flaviano Villanueva has long been an outspoken critic of Rodrigo Duterte, he shared his experiences with RNZ's Saturday Morning. Audio
80 years since the last campaign of 28th Maori Battalion
On April the 8th 1945 the New Zealand Division, including the 28th Maori Battalion, launched an offensive from the banks of the Senio River in northern Italy and then dashed towards Trieste where a… Audio
Govt expands definition of 'veteran'
The government is expanding the official term "veteran" to cover more ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators, as well as setting up a new national day of tribute. No Duff co-founder Aaron Wood spoke to… Audio
Ukraine says it captured two Chinese nationals fighting in Russian army
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said two Chinese nationals fighting in the Russian army have been taken prisoner in eastern Ukraine.
Who is the Defence Force spend-up meant to protect us against?
The government plans to pump billions into the Defence Force, but there are questions around just who it is the government thinks we might end up using the upgraded equipment against. Audio
Israel changes account of Gaza aid worker killings
The 15 paramedics and emergency responders were shot dead and buried in a shallow grave.
Rain hinders Myanmar quake relief as death toll climbs to 3471
Aid agencies have warned the combination of the unseasonable rains and extreme heat could cause outbreaks of disease, including cholera, among quake survivors. Audio
Russian attack on Zelensky's home city kills 19 people, including 9 children
Kryvyi Rih has come under repeated Russian attack in recent months.
Video casts doubt on Israeli account of emergency worker killings in Gaza
Israel Defense Forces claim the 15 killed in southern Rafa were terrorists acting suspiciously.
Ukraine war: BBC's Frank Gardner
US secretary of state Marco Rubio says Washington will know soon if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine and will judge that by Moscow's actions not its words.
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