WorldInside Isis: Former militant tells all'The scenes terrified me': Meet the former jihadi who deserted Isis rather than take part in executions, beheadings and rape.16 Mar 09:07 PM
WorldEscape from Isis: One man's luckOne day, he was a dental surgeon. The next, he was held at gunpoint and thrown in a cell, where he watched the other prisoners shot one by one. Ashour tells his story.13 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldAustralian teen had plot to attack homeA teenage Melbourne terrorist who reportedly died in a suicide bombing in Iraq had previously been plotting an attack in Australia.12 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldBeheading over homosexualityNew images have emerged of three men accused of homosexuality and blasphemy being publicly beheaded at a traffic roundabout in northern Iraq.10 Mar 08:29 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: If NZ is entering Isis conflict, let's accept more refugeesOne of the lesser-noted points in Prime Minister John Key's speech last year on the New Zealand response to the crisis caused by Isis was that "we will be looking at further assistance to meet....09 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldIsis influence grows as Boko Haram joinsThe Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has announced it is joining Isis by apparently releasing an audio statement swearing allegiance.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAbbott confirms 300 more troopsAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirmed yesterday that 300 more of the Australian Defence Force would be deployed to Iraq in a non-combat training role.03 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldAustralians travelling to Mosul without reason face jailAustralians travelling to the northern Iraq city of Mosul without a legitimate reason face jail.02 Mar 02:39 AM
WorldMove on Mosul may cause mass flightAs many as one million people could flee Mosul in northern Iraq if the Iraqi Army, backed by US air strikes, seeks to recapture the city this year, aid agencies have said.01 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldIsis: How did it come to this?New Zealand troops are preparing for a two-year tour in Iraq to help the fight against Islamic State. This is what they are up against.28 Feb 07:17 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: War details put us in a pretty pickleDespite the forthrightness of the announcement that we're off to Iraq, much remains unclear, writes Paul Little.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx-hostage heads back to war zoneAuckland peace activist Harmeet Sooden is going back to Iraq, where he was held hostage for four months.27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Troops to Iraq - There are many ways to show gutsBad news, peaceniks. If you oppose the deployment of NZ troops to Iraq, you are gutless, a coward, at least in the estimation of the Prime Minister, writes Toby Manhire.26 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce Edwards: The backlash against warThere’s been widespread sceptism and outrage in response to the Government’s announcement that New Zealand troops will be sent to Iraq, writes Bryce Edwards.26 Feb 02:37 AM
OpinionProfessor Rober Ayson: We need regional leadershipIn November Prime Minister Key referred to ISIL as a ‘game changer’ for New Zealand. I wasn’t convinced, especially as the government was focusing on the domestic aspect in seeking to justify increased surveillance powers.26 Feb 01:23 AM
OpinionTerence O'Brien: Iraq mission case of misguided foreign policyThe decision to commit NZ military contingent to Iraq is a case of misguided foreign policy.26 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandUS security official to visit NZA senior US security official will visit New Zealand next month as part of a tour of the Asia-Pacific.25 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandIraqi ambassador: Kiwi advisers will bring qualityThe quality of New Zealand's training contribution to the Iraqi armed forces would be a welcome addition to the fight against Isis (Islamic State), Iraq's ambassador to New Zealand, Mouayed Saleh, said last night.25 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Key guarding high ground over Iraq 'crusade'No sooner was the announcement made that New Zealand was heading to Iraq, the war of words broke out.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeep divide over Isis missionPassions over the announced deployment of a New Zealand training mission to Iraq spilled over in Parliament again yesterday.25 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldGuilty verdict in American Sniper trialA marine has been found guilty of murdering famed US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle at a gun range two years ago.25 Feb 03:43 AM
New ZealandKiwi troops off to IraqNZ soldiers training Iraqi troops near Baghdad will not be taking a "them-and-us" view of the Iraqis but a partnership approach.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM: 'Join the right side'An angry John Key has lashed out at the Opposition over its attacks over New Zealand's Iraq mission, saying “Get some guts and join the right side.”24 Feb 05:29 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: John Key is not winning the debateHerald political writer John Armstrong says the PM's decision to bypass the media when announcing his decision shows he is failing.24 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandTroop deployment: PM's full speechJohn Key today announced that he was sending 143 NZ military personnel to Iraq to help train Iraqi forces fighting Islamic jihadists. Here is his full statement to Parliament:24 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandKey to reveal Government's plan for IraqNew Zealand intelligence agencies could play a role in protecting trainers sent to Iraq but are unlikely to provide information to assist with drone strikes, Prime Minister John Key says.23 Feb 11:25 PM
WorldIsis parades Kurdish fighters in cagesIn the latest propaganda video from Islamic State, hostages are paraded in cages through the packed streets of Iraq and interviewed by their captors.23 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandPM: NZ troops won't be 'on front line'New Zealand troops sent to Iraq to help in the fight against Isis will not be 'on the front line', Prime Minister John Key says.23 Feb 07:28 PM
New ZealandPM set to reveal Iraq deploymentPrime Minister John Key has all but confirmed that up to 100 New Zealand Defence Force staff will be sent to the Middle East to help Australia train Iraqi soldiers to fight Isis .23 Feb 05:43 AM
New ZealandCabinet poised to approve Isis fightCabinet is expected to approve sending soldiers to help Iraqi forces fight the Islamic State group when it meets tomorrow.22 Feb 05:36 AM
New ZealandFight against ISIS: Back to BaghdadNZ troops are preparing to return to Iraq, a decade after Kiwi soldiers were last in the violence-wracked nation. On Monday the cabinet is expected to set the ground rules for the deployment.20 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldIsis burns 45 to death in Iraq - reportMilitants from Isis have burned 45 people to death in the western Iraqi town of al-Baghdadi, according to the local police chief.17 Feb 09:14 PM
