Middle East
What became of NZ's peace initiative?
The New Zealand Government is refusing to say what reception its Middle East peace initiative received at the United Nations.
Our Relationship with the Middle East - David Shearer
Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson and former UN humanitarian, David Shearer, is giving a free public talk on the 15 February for New Zealanders wanting to better understand the Middle East and New… Audio
Erica Chenoweth: Non-violent civil resistance
Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, and expert on non-violent civil resistance, and terrorism.
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Saudi Arabia-Iran Feud 'carries implications for all of us'
James B. Smith, a former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (from 2009 to 2013) examines the diplomatic fallout of supercharged tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and how they impact on the… Audio
Kate Shuttleworth
Middle East correspondent shares the latest news from the region. Audio
The Overseas Correspondents - Israel
Editor of The International Jerusalem Post and a Jerusalem Post columnist, Liat Collins reports from the State of Israel, pop. 8,238,300 (est. 2014)... the wave of Palestinian terror attacks that has… Audio
Massive deployment to Middle East waters comes to a close
One of the Defence Force's most significant operations ended last night when personnel from its fourth, and final, rotation arrived home to their eager and anxious families. Audio
More women heading to IS - though still under a dozen
The number of women travelling from New Zealand to Islamic States controlled areas in the Middle East is on the rise, though they still total less than a dozen. Audio
Paris attacks mark change of focus by Islamic State
Islamic State's Paris attacks, coming soon after the suspected bombing of a Russian airliner, mark a change in strategy by the group. Audio
The Drone Papers
The American news website, The Intercept, has published a tranche of documents revealing the inner workings of the United States' drone programme. The documents, leaked by an anonymous whistle-blower… Audio
Neither Israel nor Palestine like NZ peace iniative
The New Zealand-led peace initiative for the Middle East is being strongly criticised by both sides to the conflict. Audio
Saudi prince accused of smuggling drugs on private jet
A Saudi prince and nine other people have been charged with drug smuggling by prosecutors in Lebanon, a week after a record seizure at Beirut's airport.
Details due on NZ resolution on Israel conflict
The fate of a New Zealand-led attempt to bring peace to the Middle East is expected to become apparent in the next few days.
Russia backs NZ resolution on Israel conflict
Russia has reportedly backed a draft resolution by New Zealand calling for Israel and Palestine to adopt specific measures to end ongoing conflict.
Middle east correspondent Kate Shuttleworth
Reports on France's first airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, as well as the latest on the migrant crisis in the Middle East. Audio
Middle East correspondent Kiran Nazish
Latest updates on the various conflicts in the Middle Eastern countries. 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
Middle East correspondent Kate Shuttleworth
Kate Shuttleworth discusses reaction in Israel to the historic nuclear deal reached between the US-led coalition and Iran last week. Audio