OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Joining war on Isis a complex callThere is no crime of war, nor crime against humanity that they have not committed, writes Alexander Gillespie. But what is NZ's risk in getting involved?16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandIraq asks NZ troops for supportIraq has issued a general invitation to the international community for support, the country's foreign minister says.13 Feb 12:52 AM
WorldPilot 'sedated' before burning aliveThe Jordanian air force pilot burned to death by Isis extremists was reportedly heavily sedated and unaware what would happen.10 Feb 12:28 AM
WorldIsis executes man for 'sorcery'Isis militants are reported to have publicly beheaded a man after finding him guilty of practicing “sorcery”.09 Feb 08:56 PM
WorldIsis on rise in fragile Libya"Urgent. Soldiers of the Islamic State captured 21 Christian crusaders," was a barely noticed statement issued on social media last month by Isis - not in Syria, Iraq, but in Libya.08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldIsis handbook for women: Marry at nineA document from an all-female wing of Isis spells out what's expected from women living under the strict regime - starting with marriage from age nine.05 Feb 10:38 PM
OpinionEditorial: Isis execution turns screws on JordanThe Kingdom of Jordan seems to have miscalculated badly in its dealings with Isis (Islamic State) to negotiate the release of its captured pilot.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'NZ is not going to look the other way'John Key used his speech on Te Tii Marae to justify sending troops to Iraq after he was questioned whether it was simply to please "the family" of Britain and the US.05 Feb 01:17 AM
WorldDid Isis supporters decide pilot's fate?A Twitter campaign ran in the days after the capture of a Jordanian pilot, in which Isis supporters suggested sick methods of his execution.04 Feb 06:16 PM
WorldThe battle that left a city in ruinsBuildings lie in waste, reduced to rubble. Others, their faces are shorn clean off. Bullet casings litter the streets, unexploded mortars burrow into pavements.04 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldPilot's horrific death brings revenge callThe Isis group's release of a video showing its fighters burning alive a captured Jordanian pilot sparked street protests calling for vengeance and threatened to draw Jordan's usually low-key monarch towards ever more direct confrontation with radical Isl04 Feb 04:00 PM
World'Gay' man thrown off buildingDisturbing images appear to show a man charged with having a homosexual affair being stoned to death after he survived being thrown off a building.03 Feb 06:56 PM
New ZealandWhat Britain wants from NZ in Isis fightExclusive: NZ has been asked by Britain to contribute 100 defence personnel to a joint training mission in Iraq with Australia.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We have to take them on'British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says New Zealand is regarded as family and he hopes it will become actively involved in the fight against the Islamic State.03 Feb 02:11 AM
WorldJordanians repeat offer of prisoner exchangeJordan yesterday renewed its offer to swap a convicted terrorist for the return of its air force pilot held captive by Isis.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt's when, not if, for NZ troopsNZ's contribution to the coalition fighting Isis will be high on the agenda of his talks in Wellington today with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVideo: 'Something has to be done' - PMPrime Minister John Key says Isis has to be confronted but accepts that there is danger involved.Watch02 Feb 07:29 AM
WorldIsis: 'Let the nightmare for Japan begin'Japan says the death of journalist Kenji Goto is an 'atrocious act' as Isis threatens to kill a Jordanian pilot if a female prisoner isn't returned by Friday.01 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldDeadlock in hostage-swap talksJapan's deputy foreign minister has said negotiations with Isis have become "deadlocked".31 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWatchdog warns over ignoring rightsGovernments increasingly view human rights as "a luxury" they can ill afford, Human Rights Watch said yesterday.30 Jan 09:27 PM
WorldIslamic State of the nationHowever tragic the ending, the weird and unprecedented prisoner swap has only one purpose for Isis: recognition that its Islamic State exists and that foreign nations acknowledge its power.30 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldSiege hostages right to sell storiesThe Sydney siege hostages who sold their stories to TV networks for large sums of money have the right to do so, an inquest has been told.29 Jan 03:05 AM
WorldAirliner shot while landing in BaghdadA flydubai airliner was shot at as it came in to land at Baghdad airport, injuring a young girl.27 Jan 07:53 PM
WorldKurds claim Kobane clear of IsisKurdish militias claimed to have driven Isis (Islamic State) jihadists from the Syrian town of Kobane, after an intense four-month battle that killed thousands but captured the world's imagination.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIsis fight decision still weeks awayPrime Minister John Key says any final decision on New Zealand's contribution to fighting Isis (Islamic State) in Iraq is still weeks away and he downplayed any risk of retaliation against New Zealanders.27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldIsis publishes list of punishmentsIslamic State has published a list of punishments ranging from 80 lashes for drinking alcohol and losing a hand for theft, to death for committing blasphemy.25 Jan 12:00 AM
World'Release him' mother begsJapan is vowing to "never give up" its struggle to save two hostages held captive by Islamic State (Isis) militants.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMilitary obligation 'price we pay'Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand's likely military contribution to the fight against Islamic State "is the price of the club" that New Zealand belongs to.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Key: Isis fight 'price of the club'PM John Key says NZ's likely military contribution to the fight against Isis is the 'price of the club' we belong to with other Five Eyes members.20 Jan 05:09 AM
WorldYazidi girls choose suicide over slaveryMany girls from the Yazidi community in Iraq are committing suicide after being raped and sold into sexual slavery by Isis fighters who captured them last August.18 Jan 08:09 PM
New ZealandSpies to tackle new threatsFacebook pages encouraging violence on behalf of Isis are among factors increasing NZ's official terrorism risk and leading to a recruitment drive for new spies.16 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFar-right on the marchThe controversial anti-Islamic Pegida movement and terror attacks in neighbouring France are polarising Germany.15 Jan 01:24 AM
