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John Key: NZ to send troops to Iraq

New Zealand will send a non-combat training mission with Australia to Taji Camp, north of Baghdad in Iraq - although it will not be a badged mission, says Prime Minister John Key. It would be reviewed after nine months and last no more two years. The total would be up to 143 New Zealand personnel.

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