WorldKiwi sees hostages on kneesA New Zealander who saw the Sydney siege unfold has described seeing people cowering on their knees only moments after a gunman took them hostage.15 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBump, then 'crazy-eyed' gunman struckFather-of-four Craig Stoker had just bought a coffee at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Sydney's Martin Place when he walked out and bumped into a "crazy-eyed" man.15 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSiege over as police storm buildingA flurry of loud bangs erupted just after 4am NZ time as a swarm of heavily armed police stormed a downtown Sydney cafe where a gunman had taken hostages.15 Dec 03:49 PM
WorldSydney twitter hashtag goes viralAs the Sydney siege threatens to open up old prejudices, hashtag #illridewithyou has led a call for unity.15 Dec 11:48 AM
WorldSydney siege: What we knowHere's what we know now about the situation in Sydney where a gunman has seized hostages.15 Dec 10:21 AM
WorldKiwis speak from hostage sceneNew Zealanders caught up in the area where a hostage drama is unfolding in central Sydney - some who are still in lock down - have spoken about their experiences.15 Dec 06:28 AM
WorldSydney siege: The 'lone wolf' attacksThe cafe siege in Sydney was only to be expected after Islamic State urged followers to launch such “lone wolf” attacks, specifically mentioning Australia, terror experts say.15 Dec 05:39 AM
WorldHostage drama: Martin Place terrorist targetMartin Place in Sydney CBD is in lockdown after gunmen took hostages at the popular Lindt cafe this morning.15 Dec 03:51 AM
New ZealandAnti-terror bill passesParliament has just passed legislation aimed at stopping would-be foreign fighters from leaving New Zealand to join Islamic State in Iraq.09 Dec 08:50 AM
WorldCIA torture report may spark violenceUS embassies have been told to prepare for violent protests ahead of a report into the CIA's use of torture.08 Dec 09:27 PM
WorldBritish father snatches son from IsisThe father of a teenager from Cardiff is thought to be the first Briton to have rescued his son from the jihadist group Islamic State.02 Dec 08:36 PM
WorldMosque blasts kill 35, injure 150Thirty-five people were killed and 150 injured when multiple explosions tore through the central mosque in Kano, police said.29 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Put the brakes on Govt's rush to pass drastic terrorism billThe Government is legislating at breakneck pace to pass a bill it calls "Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation".27 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldKillers on agencies' radarsMichael Adebowale made no attempt to hide his rage or his thirst for revenge in his online conversation with a jihadi leader in Yemen.26 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Spies bigger threat than terror fightersOnly in a topsy-turvy world would it be seen as rational to bring a posse of spies to heel by increasing their rights to snoop without a warrant, writes Brian Rudman.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBacking secure for jihadist billThe Government's controversial "foreign fighters" legislation allowing the recall of suspected New Zealand jihadists' passports and warrantless surveillance is set to pass its first reading.24 Nov 04:00 PM
World'Jihadi John' body double?The British Isis killer known as "Jihadi John" may have a body double, according to a new video analysis.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Short-term' terror laws until 2018Urgent law changes being introduced to combat the threat of "foreign fighters" will be in place until 2018, as opponents question their 'short-term' nature.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTerror law changes to last until 2018Urgent changes to the law introduced to combat the threat of "foreign fighters" had been flagged by the Prime Minister as for short-term only.23 Nov 02:49 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
WorldLatest Isis video marks a change of tackMuch has changed in Iraq and Syria in the six weeks since the last Western hostage, Alan Henning, was beheaded.17 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldJihadi John threatens slaughter in WestThe Islamic State militant known as Jihadi John has threatened to bring slaughter to the streets of Britain and the West in a new video announcing the murder of an American aid worker.17 Nov 06:20 AM
World'Jihadi John' wounded in airstrikeUK has received reports that notorious terrorist accused of killing two British hostages has been injured in an airstrike.16 Nov 04:02 AM
WorldFour Sydney brothers join Isis terror groupFour brothers slipped out of Australia last week to join the fight with Islamic State (Isis) in Syria.15 Nov 07:30 PM
WorldNavy Seal goes from 'hero to zero'The former US Navy Seal who claims to have shot dead Osama bin Laden has gone from "hero to zero" and "put a bullseye on his back" after coming forward to take the glory for the killing.08 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Key puts world on notice of NZ's strategy for UNJohn Key was playing to a vital international audience when he said that New Zealand has an opportunity to make sure the United Nations Security Council lifts its game.07 Nov 10:35 PM
WorldNavy SEALs at war over Osama claimRob O'Neill under fire from fellow SEALs after he claimed he was the shooter who put three bullets into Osama bin Laden's head.07 Nov 01:25 AM
