Go-ahead for possible deployment

New Zealand could end up going into Iraq in a joint ANZAC-badged training unit with Australia, Prime Minister John Key says. However, it would not extend to combat activities.

The Government would not go ahead with any joint deployment to Iraq which disrespects New Zealand soldiers who have served under the Anzac banner, Prime Minister John Key says. Audio

Prime Minister John Key has used his speech at Waitangi to state the Government's case for supporting the international fight against Islamic State. Audio

Prime Minister John Key has spelt out what he sees as the level of danger to any troops sent to Iraq and acknowledges there is always a risk of so-called green on blue attacks. Audio

Powerplay with Brent Edwards - The public will want to be assured that any decision to send troops to Iraq is based on dispassionate analysis.