WorldHow social media became a weapon in propaganda warSocial media has become one of the weapons of war. The Israeli army, which has been on Twitter since 2009, now has 286,000 followers.15 Jul 05:15 AM
WorldHigh civilian toll in Gaza conflict- UNWashington has warned Israel against any ground invasion of Gaza, as the UN says more than 40 of the 176 dead were children.14 Jul 07:13 PM
WorldIsraeli missiles destroy home for the disabledThe residents of the Mobarat Felestin centre for the disabled had just finished suhoor, the early morning meal before a long day of fasting during Ramadan, when the first missile hit the roof.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonTaking aim at war analogiesTired of war analogies in sport? It's a minefield but allow me to come out of the trenches, pull the pin and give you both barrels.12 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldKeira's tears for South SudanStar doing her bit to draw world’s attention to new nation’s refugees of civil war, writes Judith Woods12 Jul 02:47 AM
World'Poisonous' relations complicating Iraq's battle with IsisKurdish leaders accuse Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of being hysterical and unbalanced, while he says the Kurdish capital, Erbil, is a centre for the Islamic State (Isis) and adherents of Saddam Hussein.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSon steals dead dad's pensionThe son of a World War II prisoner of war and hero of the Battle of Crete has admitted stealing nearly $90,000 from his dead father's veterans' pension.09 Jul 09:30 PM
WorldSkirmishing heats into all-out warIt was at the corner of Wehada St that the missile hit Mohammed Shaaban's car - and almost certainly propelled Israel's phoney war with Hamas into an all-out conflict.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi killed by friendly fireA Kiwi sniper fighting in Afghanistan was killed by friendly fire after a US fighter pilot failed to enter attack co-ordinates into his onboard computer, an inquest has heard.08 Jul 10:08 PM
New ZealandKiwi war heroes immortalisedA memorial plaque immortalising Kiwis awarded the Victoria Cross during WW1 has been donated to New Zealand by the UK Government.30 Jun 11:18 PM
WorldKurds battle to keep Isis at baySmoke billows up, trailing thick and black across the sky. Flames flicker from inside a scorched Peshmerga base.30 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldIs climate change destabilising Iraq?This winter was not a good one for farmers in the Fertile Crescent.29 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandOld Kiwi battlers back World War II gameA video game that recreates the Battle of El Alamein has been backed by old Kiwi soldiers who want children to learn more about World War II.28 Jun 12:59 AM
BusinessIraq buys used Russian fighter jetsIraq has bought used fighter jets from Russia and Belarus to battle Islamist militants after delays by the US to deliver planes.27 Jun 02:34 AM
OpinionEditorial: Intervention in Iraq would worsen crisisWell, which is it? Would New Zealand support a United States intervention in Iraq, as the Prime Minister said in Washington?23 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldKerry flies into Baghdad for talks with PM, political leadersUnited States Secretary of State John Kerry landed in Baghdad last night on a surprise trip to push for Iraqi unity and stability, as Sunni militants advanced in west Iraq after security forces retreated.23 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldIsis hijacks football World Cup hashtagsIslamists leading the jihadist advance in Iraq are using the World Cup to seek recruits and spread their propaganda via social media, according to reports.22 Jun 10:57 PM
WorldIraqis fear Isis will impose reign of terrorThe Iraqi Army and Isis rebels are battling for control of Iraq's largest refinery outside Baiji, north of Baghdad, with each side holding part of the complex.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandChildren find WW II grenadeA WW II Grenade has been detonated in Waikato after being found by children yesterday.21 Jun 11:29 PM
WorldHalf of Syrians in need of aidThe humanitarian situation in Syria is worsening and the number of people needing urgent help has reached 10.8 million.21 Jun 05:00 PM
World50m without home or countryA major new report has revealed that the numbers of refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people worldwide has soared to 50 million for the first time since World War II.20 Jun 08:15 PM
WorldEx-general: Strikes may be warrantedThe United States should launch targeted military attacks against an emerging "terrorist army" in Iraq if the security of the West is jeopardised, the former head of coalition forces in the country said yesterday.20 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleMarried for 70 years - what's the secret?Tom Sandford admits he has forgotten the details. Asked how he proposed to wife Carol 70 years ago, he pauses, before laughing heartily: "Oh, I can't remember."19 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldSymbol of success now fallen cityIt was once the emblem of United States military success in Iraq - the city where American forces defeated their adversaries twice.18 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldGovernment claims fail to ease fearThe Sunni revolt led by Isis shock troops is getting ever closer to Baghdad, amid fears the capital itself might soon be engulfed by the violence.18 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldMassacre photos 'authentic'Iraq's war of sectarian vengeance has its first pictures of record: images that show Sunni extremist fighters massacring army soldiers.16 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldNetanyahu pins kidnap on HamasThe search for three teenagers who disappeared last week plunged Israeli-Palestinian relations into a deepening crisis yesterday.16 Jun 05:00 PM
