Terrorists must, because of their inherent weakness, select soft targets. Few may be softer than a country that likes to think it is closeted by its isolation. An air of complacency prevails even though examples of terrorism, notably the Bali bombings and last year's Sydney hostage crisis, have taken place
Herald on Sunday editorial: Terror threats are our new reality

A hostage runs to armed tactical response police officers for safety after she escaped from The Lindt Cafe under siege at Martin Place. Photo / AP
Opinion
From $2 per week
Pay just
$15.75
$2
per week ongoing
BEST VALUE
Pay just
$449
$49
per year ongoing
30
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.