Russia
Former GCSB Director - threat of cyber warfare has intensified
Sir Bruce Ferguson, the director of the GCSB from 2006 to 2011, says judging by what Andrew Hampton has made public today - the threat of cyber warfare has intensified as technology continues to… Video, Audio
PM now willing to call out Russia for involvement in attacks
The Prime Minister says New Zealand is now willing to call out Russia for its involvement in international cyber attacks. Audio
NZ joins Britain, Oz in blaming Russia for global cyber attacks
New Zealand has joined Britain and Australia in laying the blame for a wave of global cyber attacks at the door of Russian military intelligence - the GRU. Video, Audio
Skripal suspect's 'real identity revealed'
An investigative journalism website has published what it says is the real identity of one of the Russian intelligence officers suspected of the Salisbury nerve agent poisoning.
WADA boss offended by allegations made after RUSADA was reinstated
WADA boss Craig Reedie is offended by allegations that they put money above clean sport while reinstating Russia's anti-doping agency.
World Deer Congress
Deer Industry New Zealand's Tony Pearse has recently returned from the 7th World Deer Congress in Russia. It's held once every four years. Audio
World Deer Congress
Deer Industry New Zealand's Tony Pearse has recently returned from the 7th World Deer Congress in Russia. It's held once every four years.
Audio'Today we failed the clean athletes of the world' - Anti-doping VP
The World Anti Doping Agency has done an about face, lifting Russia's anti-doping body's suspension and imposing a watered down version of its orginal demands. Sports Editor Stephen Hewson reports. Audio
Anger as ban on Russia's anti-doping agency lifted
The ban on Russia's anti-doping agency has been lifted, with decision greeted with dismay by campaigners.
Ban on Russian anti-doping agency lifted
The ban on Russia's anti-doping agency has been lifted in a decision greeted with dismay by campaigners.
Anti Kremlin figure, another suspected poisoning
European correspondent, Seamus Kearney on another suspected poisoning case is making the headlines. An anti-Kremlin activist has been flown to Berlin for treatment after losing his sight and ability… Audio
Skripal suspects claim they were tourists
Two men named as suspects in the poisoning of a Russian ex-spy in the UK town of Salisbury have told media outlet RT they were sightseeing.
Skripal poisoning: Putin says suspects 'civilians, not criminals'
The two suspects in the poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter are civilians, not criminals, Russian President Vladimir Putin says.
Russia prepares for more sanctions
Moscow based correspondent, Matthew Bodner with the latest on Russia's preparations for more sanctions, and the late US senator John McCain's legacy from a Ukrainian and Russian point of view. Audio
US imposes new sanctions on Russia over Skripal poisoning
The US will impose fresh sanctions on Russia after determining it used nerve agent against a former Russian double agent living in the UK. Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were left seriously ill… Audio
Trump accuses Russians of using nerve agent Novichok
The US is introducing new sanctions against Russia to punish the Kremlin for the country's involvement in the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the British town of Salisbury… Video, Audio
The Crusaders dynasty is upon us
Opinion - Enjoyed the Crusaders win last night? It's likely we haven't seen the last of Scott Robertson's victory breakdance.
Frozen roundworms come back to life after 40,000 years
Russian biologists have come across a huge surprise when they dug up frozen soil from the Arctic. They've thawed out permafrost sediment frozen for the past 40,000 years and discovered living… Audio
Fossil expert fears for Te Papa's natural history collections
A world-renowned fossil expert says he's greatly concerned by Te Papa's proposed restructure, and how it could affect the care of the museum's natural history collections. Audio
Several Russians suspected of attack on former spy - reports
UK police are believed to have identified the suspected perpetrators of the Novichok attack on Russian former spy Sergei Skripal. John Campbell speaks to Moscow correspondent Jessica King. Audio
