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
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
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
WorldBlair: Take action or face terror attacksTony Blair said Britain needed to take action in Iraq and Syria to stop a 'total disaster' that could see jihadist fighters returning to strike in their own country.15 Jun 07:05 PM
WorldExtremists welcomed in MosulThe footage, posted online as Isis propaganda videos, reveals the cruel psychopathy of men whose humanity has been lost to the extremist cause.15 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldWarship deal migraine for FranceNicolas Sarkozy thought it was a neat idea: sell Russia two advanced warships and open up a lucrative market for France's troubled armaments industry.10 Jun 11:42 PM
WorldFreed soldier refuses to talk to familySergeant Bowe Bergdahl, the US soldier held captive by the Taliban for almost five years, isn't emotionally prepared to reunite with his family.09 Jun 09:45 PM
WorldFresh fighting erupts amid new threatsPakistan security forces relaunched their military operation at Karachi airport last night after gunfire was heard hours after all the attackers had been declared dead.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt 'lost contact' with Kiwi rebelPrime Minister John Key says the Government "lost contact" with a New Zealander who is believed to have been killed fighting in Syria.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBomber and veteran two of the lucky onesA veteran who was lucky to survive 60 missions in Lancaster bombers during World War II was present yesterday for the unveiling of new markings on a Lancaster now to be known as "a lucky aircraft".08 Jun 05:00 PM
