Putin says he assumes the Ukrainian side will follow the brief truce. He says troops will be ready to return fighting if Ukraine violates the deal.

Emergency services were called to St Johns Road at about 10pm to reports that someone had been assaulted by more than one person. A 33-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition - ...

Melbourne City remain six points adrift with two games to play after drawing 2-all with Western Sydney. The Black Knights need one point from their final two matches to secure the Plate and top ...

MetService is forecasting wet and muggy weather for most of the country as the system slowly makes it's way out. Severe thunderstorms are expected for Southern Northland and Auckland this afternoon - ...