WorldHope for resolution soon for couple held hostage by piratesNegotiations are continuing for the release of the sister of an Auckland man and her partner who were taken hostage by Somali pirates, with a friend of the couple hopeful a resolution will be reached soon.17 Feb 01:42 AM
WorldPirates use tortured hostages as defence shieldPirates operating off the coast of Somalia have begun to use aggressive new tactics including torture against captives.02 Feb 07:48 PM
WorldPrivate navy may help defeat piratesLondon insurers have radical plans to reduce seaborne hijackings.01 Oct 10:25 PM
WorldMilitants dressed as police kill 33 in attack on hotelThe Islamist militant group al-Shabaab has stepped up its campaign to topple the Government in Somalia.25 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldSomalia unrest raises concernsThe South African Cabinet is on the brink of sending troops into Somalia.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ designates four groups terrorist organisationsNZ has for the first time designated four international terrorist groups which are not listed by the United Nations, John Key says.10 Feb 10:00 PM
World$1.4m ransom paid by family to free hostagesAustralian Nigel Brennan says he and his companion were kept isolated and tortured during the 15 months they were held captive.26 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldTerror raids not reason to redeploy SAS - KeyThe alleged plot in Australia shows NZ must remain vigilant against terrorism, PM John Key says.04 Aug 11:23 PM
WorldAustralia: Home-grown terror plotWarnings of a growing risk of home-grown terrorism rising out of young men influenced by the ideology of global jihad and the teachings of local extremists.04 Aug 04:00 PM
