Iraq
Photojournalist John Moore: documenting despair
Multi-award winning Getty Images photographer John Moore has documented the militarisation of the US-Mexico border for his book Undocumented. He talks about his career covering war zones as well as… Audio, Gallery
Exploit NZ's leverage in Iraq, says expert
New Zealand should have "strings attached" for its training work in Iraq, and push for political reform in the country, a visiting expert says.
NZ soldiers to stay in Iraq for at least another year
New Zealand is being urged to pressure Iraq into political reform in return for training its government security forces, to help ensure the victory Iraq has declared against Islamic State will hold… Audio
ISIS defeat: 'There will be another'
Although Iraq has taken its land back from Islamic State troops, the country's troubles are far from over, an international affairs expert says.
Iraq PM: 'We have won through our unity'
Iraq has announced that its war against so-called Islamic State is over.
Search for survivors in Iran-Iraq border quake
A huge rescue effort is under way after a powerful earthquake on Iran's mountainous border with Iraq killing more than 400 people and injuring more than 7000.
Death toll in Iraq, Iran earthquake tops 300
The death toll from a 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Iran and Iraq has climbed above 300, as rescuers search for dozens trapped under rubble.
Kurds seize Raqqa oilfields, Iraq takes Kirkuk
As Kurdish-led forces take back control of the Syrian city of Raqqa, two of the largest oilfields in their own disputed area have now been seized. A string of oilfields - vital to the Kurdish economy… Audio
A new offensive
Waikato University's Al Gillespie tells us how the unrest in the Kurdistan city of Kirkuk echoes what's happening in Catalonia at the moment. Audio
Iraq govt in major offensive on Kurdish-held Kirkuk
New Zealand journalist Campbell MacDiarmid is in Kirkuk where Iraqi forces have reportedly launched a major offensive on the Kurdish held city. Kurds, backed by the United States have been a key force… Audio
Iraqi Kurds decisively back independence in referendum
People living in northern Iraq have voted overwhelmingly in favour of independence in a controversial referendum, despite Baghdad's objections.
Iraq suicide attacks kill 60
At least 60 people have been killed in two attacks in southern Iraq, police and health officials say.
Iraq declares victory over Islamic State in tel Afar
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has declared victory over the Islamic State in tel Afar. IS fighters have been holding onto the northern Iraq city for the last three years but it has now fallen… Audio
IS conflict: Iraq launches ground offensive in Tal Afar
Iraqi ground forces have begun an operation to retake Tal Afar, one of the last cities in the country held by the Islamic State group, officials say.
Patrick Cockburn: the destruction of Iraq
Many of Iraq's cities have stood for thousands of years but the centre of its second largest city Mosul was destroyed in three. Audio
Mosul's Liberation: the long road ahead
The black flags that proclaimed allegiance to the Islamic State group have been replaced, in Mosul, by the red, white and black flag of Iraq. It's a significant blow to ISIS, but it's still only a… Audio
Iraqi PM in Mosul to celebrate IS defeat
The Iraqi forces are claiming victory after a nine-month battle backed by US-led air strikes. Audio
Iraq claims Mosul victory 'matter of hours'
Military commanders say they're close to victory, with just tens of metres left before they take Islamic State's last positions.
Casualties rise as Iraqi Military closes in on Mosul
Jonathan Henry from Medecins Sans Frantieres says they're seeing blast injuries, gunshots and broken bones from buildings that have collapsed, but he's worried they're only seeing a fraction of the… Audio
Iraqi forces recapture iconic mosque in blow to IS
The recapture of the ruins of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri is a turning point in the fight against Islamic State, Iraq's PM says.