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  •   Home > News > International

    Ukrainian forces say they have shot down a Russian fighter plane while Russia claims to have made gains in Ukraine's east

    Ukrainian forces say they have shot down a Russian fighter plane while Russia claims to have made gains in Ukraine's east


    The Russian bomber was shot down in the Donetsk province.

    Photos show charred remains of an aircraft after it landed on a house that caught fire.

    Russia's Defense Ministry says it has taken control of the village of Zhelanne Druhe in Donetsk.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    International:
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    Health & Safety:
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    Business:
    Wellington Water are still urging people to avoid the water along the capital's south coast - despite remediation works running smoothly 10:07

    General:
    Winter Olympics 2026 day one quick hits: Mariah Carey accused of lip-syncing, Eileen Gu channels inner 'nerd' 10:07

    Basketball:
    A game-high 27 points from Izaiah Brockington has led the Breakers to an 11-point win over the Illawarra Hawks in Auckland...with the American import revealing he'd like to return to the Breakers next season 9:27

    International:
    After the uprising, Bangladesh returns to the ballot with its wounds still open 8:07

    Soccer:
    Auckland FC still heads the OFC Pro League standings, despite a Round 2 loss to the Solomon Kings in Papua New Guinea 8:07

    Rugby:
    Welsh rugby is still in crisis...spanked 48-7 in their opening Six Nations match against England at Twickenham 7:57

    Rugby:
    Both New Zealand teams have made the semi-finals at the World Series event in Perth 7:57

    Accident and Emergency:
    Investigations are underway after a house fire in Ashburton 7:47


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