Beyond the war graves and remembrance is a vibrant land with a rich history.

The Turkish President's official residence is 30 times bigger than the White House.

Opposition declares it will challenge result of Turkish referendum.

That's one extra for the passenger list!

Terrorists may target Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey, the NZ Government says.

Turkish president says it's time to review ties to EU as he is told 'enough is enough'

UK to ban electronic devices on UK-bound flights from Middle East.

If you thought the defeat of Isis in Iraq would be a major win, think again. What lies ahead is a total mess.

Tight security measures for Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey

The Airbus pitch to sell its massive heavy lift aircraft to New Zealand comes at an awkward time as the plane maker's programme hits financial snags.

Airbus is making a play to replace NZ's ageing Hercules by showing off its big military airlifter this week in a bid to woo the public and Defence chiefs.

A Russian airstrike in northern Syria has killed three Turkish soldiers and wounded 11 more, senior Russian officials have confirmed.

In a Western world fast embracing a darker view of Islam, a German sports hero has suddenly fallen from heights it took a lifetime to achieve.

Astonishing link uncovered between Kiwi soldier who died in Gallipoli and bloodied Turkish family heirloom.

The gunman who killed 39 people during an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations has been caught in a police operation.

The gunman suspected of killing 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day has been caught .

Turkish police shot dead two attackers after a car bomb in the city of Izmir killed a police officer and a court worker.

Sitting in her family's new apartment in Turkey, Fatemah al-Abed still cannot believe they made it out of Aleppo alive.

Rita Chami wrote a Facebook post predicting her death before she flew to Turkey to ring in the New Year in Istanbul, according to reports.

Turkey is in a uniquely awful position. It has the strongest President since the military coup in 1980, possibly since Ataturk himself.

Islamic State has claimed responsibility on Monday for a New Year's Day mass shooting in a packed Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people.

Turkish authorities are hunting a lone gunman who opened fire at one of Istanbul's most popular nightclubs, killing 39 and wounding 70.

Dozens of people were killed during New Year's celebrations when at least one gunman opened fire on revellers in one of Istanbul's most popular nightclubs.

Herald photographer Brett Phibbs has been recognised by Newsweek in their annual 'most iconic photos' section.

A fragile ceasefire in Syria is hanging in the balance after fresh clashes between government forces and rebel fighters near the capital.

A truce aimed at ending the bloody five-year war in Syria has been announced. But what does it mean?

Israel bars Kiwi ambassador from entering the country in further fallout from the UN Security Council's resolution to condemn settlements in occupied territories.

The Turkish policeman who murdered the Russian ambassador to Ankara was challenged by security guards when he refused to pass through the metal detector.

Both Turkish and Russian officials labelled the assassination of Andrey Karlov, Moscow's envoy to Turkey, in Ankara as a "terrorist" attack.

Recent events in Berlin and Ankara are "unsettling", Prime Minister Bill English has said.