London insurers have radical plans to reduce seaborne hijackings.

The Islamist militant group al-Shabaab has stepped up its campaign to topple the Government in Somalia.

The South African Cabinet is on the brink of sending troops into Somalia.

NZ has for the first time designated four international terrorist groups which are not listed by the United Nations, John Key says.

Australian Nigel Brennan says he and his companion were kept isolated and tortured during the 15 months they were held captive.

The alleged plot in Australia shows NZ must remain vigilant against terrorism, PM John Key says.