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Russia reports overnight strikes on Ukrainian military and logistics targets, including in Kyiv. Moscow's foreign minister says Russia seeks no further confrontation but warns that Europe's militarisation risks escalating the conflict. In Munich, protesters, including students, oppose German resources being directed towards Ukraine rather than domestic needs. Meanwhile, Saudi airstrikes reportedly hit civilian areas in Yemen's Taiz province as…

Who checks the figures when councils and banks demand payment or enforce debts against people's homes? In this opinion, Tracy Lynch examines mortgage balances, council rates, development contributions and the records underpinning enforcement decisions. Her central question is straightforward: can institutions demonstrate the authority, calculations and financial records supporting their demands? The question is no longer simply: “Do you owe…

n this opinion, Andy Loader examines New Zealand election promises, the cost of living, resource policy, Treaty and co-governance debates, and the records of successive governments. He questions whether political commitments are grounded in complete evidence and whether voters can hold parties accountable for delivery. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that in the current economic climate there are many people who are hurting financially and…

Vladimir Putin says Russia has no intention of initiating hostilities against European countries, accusing European leaders of exaggerating the threat to sustain support for Ukraine. His statement comes amid competing assessments of Russian intentions, European security risks and the prospects for renewed negotiations INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, 25 September 2026. · Russian President Vladimir Putin told journalists at the United…

Italy has approved restrictions on face-covering garments in schools and new limits intended to prevent concentrations of pupils needing Italian-language support. The measures raise questions about religious freedom, educational opportunity and how governments balance integration with individual rights INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, 25 September 2026, with verification from Italian news agency ANSA and additional New Zealand context. · …

Britain’s calls for greater national war readiness have prompted a dispute over the difference between credible defence planning and public alarm. As European intelligence officials debate the immediacy of Russian threats, the controversy raises questions about how New Zealand assesses international risks and determines its own defence commitments INR Report: Based on commentary by Tarik Cyril Amar for RT HERE, published 24 September 2026.…

An RT historical essay argues that Stalin's September 1939 advance into eastern Poland was driven by Soviet security concerns as Nazi Germany overwhelmed Polish defences. The diplomatic agreements, continuing Polish resistance and consequences of Soviet occupation reveal a more complicated history with continuing relevance to debates about sovereignty and security. INR Report: Based on reporting by Evgeny Norin for RT HERE, 21 September 2026,…

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could enable catastrophic loss of life if exploited by malicious actors. For New Zealand, his warning raises questions about the security of imported technology, regulatory accountability and the country's ability to protect its critical systems INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, 25 September 2026, with additional verification from NBC News. · A Warning About the Misuse…

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson says direct conflict between Russia and European NATO states is becoming increasingly likely, drawing on recent meetings and observations in Moscow. His warning is striking, but several of his military and economic claims are predictions or disputed assessments rather than established facts INR Report: Based on an interview with Larry Johnson by Lena Petrova for World Affairs In Context · Former CIA analyst and…

Former Ukrainian presidential press secretary Yuliia Mendel has returned to Tucker Carlson’s programme with a stark account of sanctions, censorship, mobilisation and Ukraine’s demographic decline. Several central elements of her story are independently verifiable, while some of her most serious allegations remain claims that require evidence beyond the interview INR Report: Based on an interview with Yuliia Mendel by Tucker Carlson for The…