WorldLA schools go back after email threatThe Los Angeles school district says hundreds of schools closed yesterday after an email threat would reopen today.17 Dec 12:24 AM
EconomyImagine a world where black swans really do come true in 2016Investors can't ignore so-called Black Swan scenarios following a year that surprised the world with record refugee flows and brutal terror attacks.15 Dec 11:30 PM
WorldIsis to use birds as suicide bombers?An online sympathiser of the Islamic State proposed a somewhat bizarre new tactic for the militant group over the weekend.15 Dec 05:45 PM
WorldTrump's swipe at British MuslimsRepublican frontrunner claims more British Muslims join Isis than the UK's Armed Forces.13 Dec 10:10 PM
WorldThe mum's blog for female jihadisExtremist site recruits women with smiley faces, birthday cakes and photos of children.13 Dec 08:51 PM
WorldBrits petition to keep Trump out of UKDonald Trump has stepped up his war of words with British officials over what he calls the UK's "massive Muslim problem".12 Dec 10:49 PM
WorldFour killed in Kabul siegeAt least four Afghan policemen and one Spaniard have been killed in an hours-long Taliban siege near the Spanish embassy in Kabul.12 Dec 10:11 PM
New Zealand'We are making a big contribution already'Key says he does not expect any "dramatic change" in NZ's contribution to the fight against Isis despite a formal request from the US for more resources.10 Dec 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Jihadi brides' free to return, says GovernmentKiwi women who have left the country to marry jihadist fighters in the Middle East have not had their passports cancelled and are free to return, the Government says.09 Dec 11:27 PM
WorldKiwi jihadi brides: It's news to usNational Islamic Women's Council not aware of any New Zealand jihadi brides heading to war torn regions to join the fight with Isis.08 Dec 08:43 PM
WorldWhy do women want to be jihadi brides?Q&A: SIS says Kiwi women are travelling to Iraq and Syria - so what exactly does this mean for security in NZ?08 Dec 08:13 PM
WorldRise in Kiwi women heading to Iraq, SyriaSIS director Rebecca Kitteridge says she did not know whether they were going as "jihadi brides" to fight themselves or to support Isis fighters.08 Dec 05:21 AM
WorldTrump: Ban Muslim travel to USRepublican presidential candidate calls for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States".07 Dec 09:07 PM
WorldRevealed: Isis' masterplan for caliphateThe terrifying extent of Isis' plans to build a state laid bare in a 24-page manual for the terror group leaked to the Guardian.07 Dec 06:16 PM
WorldUS extends its 'long reach'Special Ops task force will expand US troops' direct involvement in battling Isis commanders.02 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: That's it Charles, you're dead to meThat's it: I am no longer faithful and true to the Queen's heirs and successors, writes Rodney Hide.28 Nov 08:51 PM
WorldHero doctor: 'I was walking on blood'On the day of the Paris terrorist attacks, a young doctor was taking a 10-minute coffee break in his office above the emergency room when a call came in.26 Nov 08:21 PM
OpinionPaul Rogers: Contain Isis or prepare for warTwelve years ago, George W Bush gave his "Mission Accomplished" speech from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, confident that the Saddam Hussein regime had been....25 Nov 08:31 PM
OpinionChris Gallavin: 19th century tactics will never solve 21st century problemsThe downing of a Russian SU24 fighter jet by Turkish authorities was inevitable. Russia has flouted the territorial border of Turkey time and again in the past few months so it is no surprise that this has happened.25 Nov 01:41 AM
New ZealandTerror attacks spark alertsNZ urges vigilance in public places like Britomart after US worldwide travel alert on Isis.24 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldBrussels on edge as hunt continuesBelgian security forces are still hunting down suspected Isis militants after making more than a dozen arrests in a series of raids yesterday.23 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJanna Hamilton: We can't let ISIS win the publicity warFor nearly two years I had been working for an international aid agency, being sent between different humanitarian crises. I spent much of this time working with Syrian refugees on the Jordanian and Lebanese borders.22 Nov 08:36 PM
WorldRussia and Syria join forces to bomb ISAt least 36 people have been killed in air strikes by Russian and Syrian jets on Islamic State-controlled Deir Ezzor province, a monitor said.21 Nov 08:26 PM
WorldJihadists attack luxury hotel in MaliGunmen shouting Islamic slogans and throwing grenades stormed a top hotel in Mali, West Africa, late last night and took 170 people hostage.20 Nov 11:14 AM
World#JeSuisChien! Twitter salute to hero dogThe death of police dog Diesel in the Paris raids has inspired hundreds of tributes from pets around the world - with a little help from their owners.20 Nov 01:54 AM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Best weapon against servants of terror is hopeMuslim communities have to be more forthright in their commitment to Western values and less indulgent of those in their midst who preach and practice hatred, writes Paul Thomas.19 Nov 08:06 PM
EntertainmentRock 'n' roll not born to runAre rock bands running scared from Europe? Foo Fighters, Deftones and Prince have all cancelled tours following the Paris attacks.19 Nov 04:00 PM
