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Foreign affairs spokesperson David Shearer says advice provided to the Prime Minister, John Key, about the emergence of Islamic State in Iraq ignores the impact of the United States-led invasion of… Audio

The New Zealand government has pledged 2.5 million dollars in aid to cyclone torn Pacific nations including Vanuatu. Foreign Affairs Minister; Murray McCully. Audio

The Government is still negotiating with Iraq to secure legal protections for New Zealand soldiers going to Taji Camp north of Baghdad. Audio

The Chief of Defence Force, Tim Keating, says there's no "D-Day" around the Iraq deployment, and it won't go ahead until satisfactory legal protections for the soldiers have been secured. Audio

It's already been declared an archeological site, now the rural site of the Featherston Military Training Camp has further cemented its importance by being declared a category 1 historical place. The… Audio

The Defence Minister is rejecting suggestions of similarities between the New Zealand and Canadian missions in Iraq, following the death of a Canadian solider by allied Iraqi Kurdish forces. Audio

Two Afghan interpretors working in the Bamiyan province for New Zealand troops have been officially honoured. Audio

The Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has confirmed the dispatch of hundreds more troops, to help train the Iraqi army in the fight against Islamic State. Audio

The RAF Benevolent Fund says it is enormously grateful to the last surviving Dambusters pilot, New Zealander Les Munro. Audio

One of only two New Zealanders to take part in the famous Dam Busters raid during the Second World War is to auction his decorations and medals to raise money for the upkeep of a memorial to his… Audio

Troops bound for Iraq will be able to withdraw from the mission on ethical grounds. A total of 143 personnel are heading to the Middle East to train Iraq's military in the fight against Islamic State.

As details of a military alliance between New Zealand and Australia in Iraq continue to be worked through, the Prime Minister has acknowledged that the relationship could result in an increased terror… Audio

A public forum at Parliament's Grand Hall organised by Diplosphere on the rise of the self-styled Islamic State and whether New Zealand's decision this week to send troops to Iraq can help to address… Audio

Wallace Chapman hosts a discussion about the rights and wrongs of deploying troops to Iraq with guests: investigative journalist and war correspondent Jon Stephenson, Professor Richard Jackson, deputy… Audio

The Iraqi Ambassador to New Zealand says he's happy New Zealand has committed military troops to Iraq to help in the fight against Islamic State. Audio

The Iraqi Ambassador to New Zealand says he hopes New Zealand military trainers will be stationed in Iraq for months rather than years. Audio

Prime Minister John Key on the government's decision to deploy the military to Iraq to fight Islamic State. Audio

Joining us is Dr Will Hoverd from Massey University's Centre for Defence and Security Studies. Audio

Last week, before the deployment was announced, we spoke with a former commander of New Zealand troops in Afghanistan, retired Colonel Richard Hall. Audio

The Prime Minister is continuing to defend the decision to deploy military personnel to Iraq, saying it will help protect New Zealanders from terrorists with a 'death wish.' Audio