WorldNegotiator - Establish rapport, keep controlOne or two words can be enough to turn a hostage situation, so language and rapport is everything, a former New Zealand hostage negotiator says.15 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAnna Penketh: Fighting for Allah? It beats being on the doleI was in Normandy, talking to the former neighbours of a French jihadist last seen slitting the throat of a Syrian captive in an Islamic State (Isis) militant video.05 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldLife with Isis: 'My iPod's packed up'It ain't half cold here mum. My iPod has packed up. All I do is the washing-up.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi's Islamic State plansA Muslim man is calling on "souljahs of Allah" to make their way to Hawke's Bay and join him in forming the "Islamic State of Aotearoa".30 Nov 08:30 PM
BusinessMarkets see promise in halal productsThe global halal industry excluding financial services is estimated to exceed $2 trillion and will grow 4 per cent to 5 per cent annually.21 Nov 01:56 AM
OpinionDr Anwar Ghani: Don't link Muslim Kiwis to Isis terrorWe've had reports of abuse by Kiwis who think all Muslims are terrorists. I say to those responsible: when you scream at them as you drive by, you are terrifying them.17 Nov 08:30 PM
WorldHoly Muslim sites face ruinThe site in Mecca where the Prophet Muhammad is said to have been born is about to be "buried under marble" and replaced by a huge royal palace.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Solid evidence of terror links vital before passports heldThe Government has taken its time to decide New Zealand will not join Western allies in military action against the terrorist group that has taken over part of Iraq and Syria.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi forces will help train Iraqis fight ISISThree NZ Defence Force personnel have already left for the Middle East to scope out a role for New Zealand forces to help train Iraqi forces fight ISIS.05 Nov 04:05 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Two discordant messages in PM's security speechThe Prime Minister's landmark speech on national security has two messages for New Zealanders, but they are somewhat discordant.05 Nov 02:33 AM
New ZealandBig events treated as terrorist targetsThe Cricket World Cup and the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings are being treated as potential terror targets by New Zealand and Australian Governments.04 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Key has reason to move cautiouslyThe possibility of NZ soldiers taken prisoner and appearing in beheading videos does not bear thinking about, let alone electorally, writes John Armstrong.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Free thinkers' target security risksA "group of free thinkers" has been chosen to detect unseen threats to New Zealand's national security, advising the Prime Minister of danger before it arrives.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey to sketch Isis responseJohn Key says any NZ commitment to the campaign against Isis in the Middle East would be for a long time, pointing to the 10-year deployment of troops to Bamiyan.03 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldRevolt 'main Isis threat'A large-scale uprising by people living under the totalitarian regime of Isis (Islamic State) is the most likely trigger that will lead to the undoing of the self-declared caliphate.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandClashes as Israel shuts holy sitePalestinian leaders accused Israel of an act of war in closing the sacred Temple Mount religious site after a dramatic rooftop ambush of an Arab accused of trying to kill a far-Right Jewish activist provoked rioting.01 Nov 12:33 AM
WorldLone wolf jihadist fearsIt is arguably the greatest security challenge of the modern age - how to prevent "lone wolf" fanatics from committing devastating acts of terrorism.25 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDavid Rutherford: If we live in fear, terrorists winTerrorism is an affront to our freedom, human dignity and right to life.22 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldYazidis used as Isis sex slaves: claimIslamic State (Isis) jihadists separated virgin women from the Yazidi minority sect in Iraq to take as sex slaves, according to a group that monitors Isis in Syria.20 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldKidnapped schoolgirls to be freedIslamic militants Boko Haram had abducted more 200 teenagers from a Nigerian school in April.17 Oct 05:12 PM
WorldPregnant Jihadi brides want outTwo teenagers who became poster girls for the jihad in Syria are now desperate to come home after becoming disillusioned with life in the war-torn country.11 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldBritish police arrest man on possible terrorism linksPolice in London have arrested a fifth British man on suspicion of Islamist-linked terrorism, after saying earlier they had managed to avert a "significant plot".09 Oct 08:29 PM
AirlinesAirbus could bring millions to MeccaEstablished as the world's most glamorous plane with top-end carriers such as Dubai-based Emirates, Airbus sees a new niche for the industry's biggest jetliner.05 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldMuslim groups threatened after stabbingVictoria's Islamic community has received threats less than 24 hours after a Muslim youth stabbed two police officers and was shot dead.24 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldSchool girl banned for wearing veilA London student has been banned from school for wearing an Islamic niqab, sparking protests.23 Sep 11:57 PM
WorldIsis fighters prepare for raidsJihadist fighters have begun preparing defences against American air strikes and a feared land-based counter-offensive in Iraq and Syria, residents living under their rule say.22 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldIsis gets rich on the economy of terrorFew experts disagree with David Cameron and Barack Obama's assertion that by paying ransoms Western governments end up bankrolling the very terrorism groups they seek to combat.05 Sep 05:00 PM
