A NZ woman held by Israeli authorities after being taken from a flotilla attacked by Israeli forces is named.

A New Zealander was on board the aid flotilla attacked by Israeli commandos in international waters.

The NZ anti-whaling activist has been called a "fascist" and a "terrorist" by a jeering spectator during his court appearance in Tokyo.

Up to 20 mummified Maori heads held in French museums could be returned to NZ after France adopted a new law.

John Key's decision to attend the funerals of three Air Force servicemen has been criticised as "short-sighted and irresponsible".

Wearing body armour and a helmet, Prime Minister John Key has spent the past three days in war-torn Afghanistan on a top-secret visit to NZ troops.

John Key has just finished a hard week, and political editor Audrey Young gets him to reflect on the personal moments.

John Key found himself on the fringes of a political scandal in Ottawa yesterday, involving allegations of cocaine use and blackmail.

NZ is prepared to increase efforts to counter terrorism, the Nuclear Security Summit has been told.