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From Wellington to the front: a young drone pilot’s war in Ukraine

For a 21-year-old volunteer from New Zealand, Ukraine’s war is not just another conflict—it’s a moral line in history. He sees parallels between Māori traditions and Ukraine’s warrior culture, but also with darker chapters of the past, comparing Russia’s actions to those of Nazi Germany. As Russia prepares for its May 9 Victory Day, he questions why Ukraine should pause at all.

5 May, 04:05 PM

Australia and New Zealand boost Ukraine with $70M+ in support

The governments of Australia and New Zealand have announced military assistance to Ukraine totaling more than $70 million, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Vasyl Myroshnychenko wrote on Dec. 3.

4 December 2025, 09:55 AM

NZ joins allies in slashing Russia’s oil price cap

New Zealand will join the EU, Britain, and Canada in lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil from $60 per barrel to $47.60 as part of the 32nd round of sanctions against the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s regime, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Sep. 12.

12 September 2025, 02:32 PM

Ukraine invites New Zealand to join sea drone production partnership

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal proposed that New Zealand join maritime drone production as part of Kyiv’s search for new international defense partners, he announced via Telegram on Sept. 3.

4 September 2025, 12:31 PM

Ukraine national football team lands in Toronto for Canadian Shield tournament - photos

Ukraine’s national football team has arrived in Toronto, where they will face Canada and New Zealand in the upcoming Canadian Shield tournament.

3 June 2025, 01:37 PM

New Zealand locks in long-term military backing for Ukraine

New Zealand is extending its military assistance to Ukraine to counter Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced on April 22.

22 April 2025, 11:56 AM

New Zealand announces $9.8 million aid package for Ukraine

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a 16 million New Zealand dollar ($9.8 million) aid package for Ukraine during NATO summit, Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko said on Facebook on July 10.

10 July 2024, 03:48 PM

New Zealand announces further sanctions against individuals and entities supporting Russian invasion

The New Zealand government introduced further sanctions on 28 individuals and 14 entities providing military and strategic support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, its press service announced on May 16.

16 May 2024, 11:20 AM

New Zealand announces additional Russia sanctions, expanding restrictions on trade, dual-use goods

The New Zealand Government introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia, its press service announced on Feb. 29.

29 February 2024, 12:56 PM

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