Islamic State
NZ soldiers say they feel safe working in Iraq's Taji Camp
The Prime Minister John Key flew into Iraq under a shroud of secrecy on Monday to witness first hand the New Zealand deployment. Political editor Jane Patterson reports on the New Zealanders carrying… Audio
Second day of Russian airstrikes over Syria
Russia has carried out a second day of airstirkes against what it says are Islamic State targets in Syria. The Russian attacks are mainly targetting locations in the west of the country - while… Audio
Russia launchessecond wave of airstrikes in Syria
Russia has launched a second wave of airstrikes in Syria. More than 50 Russian planes and helicopters are now involved in the operation which they say has destroyed 12 Islamic State targets including… Audio
Simon Marks on Russian strikes
Russia claim to be targeting ISIS although the strikes have hit provinces including Homs and Hama which the French and the US say are dominated by rebels fighting the regime of Bashar al Assad. Audio
Tensions rise at the UN as Russia begins airstrikes in Syria
As the world's leaders meet at the United Nations in New York Russia has carried out air strikes against what it says are Islamic State targets in Syria. Audio
Russia launches airstrikes in Syria
Russia has carried out air strikes against what it says are Islamic State targets in Syria. Audio
World leaders at the UN trade blows
World leaders speaking at the opening session of UN General Assembly have traded criticism over the handling of the conflict in Syria and the fight against Islamic state. Audio
Russia seizes initiative in Syria crisis; France bombs IS
Russia appeared to seize the initiative in efforts to end the Syrian conflict, as France sent warplanes to bomb Islamic State targets.
John Key hopes of a unified international response
The Prime Minister wants a meeting of world leaders in New York this week to agree on a unified response to fighting Islamic State but says New Zealand is already doing enough. Political reporter… Audio
Indonesian security chief warns of IS threat to region
Foreign terrorist fighters, aligned with IS are moving into other South East Asian countries from Malaysia. Audio
Australia launches air strikes in Syria
Australia has launched its first air strikes inside Syria against Islamic State targets. Audio
IS 'making and using chemical weapons'
There is a growing belief that Islamic State is making and using crude chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria, a US official says.
How radical Islam is engaged in a war of minds
Dr Nouh El Harmouzi is the Director of Morocco's first Democrat-Liberal Think Tank, The Arab Center for Scientific Research and Human Studies. He says Islamic State has moved into the vaccum in… Audio
NZ has no plans to join air strikes
New Zealand has not been asked, nor has no plan, to join America in carrying out air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says.
Islamic State deputy killed in air strike - US
A deputy leader of Islamic State (IS), Fadhil Ahmad al-Hayali, has been killed in a US military strike in northern Iraq, the White House says.
Cyber archaeologists 'rebuilding' lost artefacts
Matthew Vincent is a 'cyber archaeologist' working on ProjectMosul.org. He's using photos and images to recreate 3D representations of historical objects and ancient artefacts destroyed in ongoing… Video, Audio
We must get to bottom of IS hit list - Govt
The Government is worried that a hit list issued by Islamic State naming an Auckland man could encourage a lone wolf attack. Audio
Government worried hit list could encourage lone wolf attack
The Government says an Islamic State hit list which names an Auckland man could encourage a lone wolf attack. Audio
Syrian Communities Under Fire
Frustrated by the inability of many aid organisations to get staff and resources into conflict zones, New Zealander Mick Seawright started his own called ReliefAid. Audio, Gallery
Attacks on security forces in Turkey overnight
A series of attacks in Turkey overnight has left at least six members of the security forces dead and more than ten injured. Audio