Iraq
Iraqi PM orders arrest of protesters
Shia Muslim activists who occupied Iraq's parliament this weekend have begun to leave Baghdad's government district.
Little visits troops - but doubts remain
Despite being opposed to the deployment of New Zealand troops to Iraq, the Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, says he is proud of the work the troops are doing. Audio
Iraq situation still 'hugely challenging'
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee and Labour Party leader Andrew Little have teamed up to visit New Zealand troops based at Camp Taji in Iraq.
The Unravelling: What went wrong in Iraq ?
In 2003, Emma Sky was working for the British Council when she saw a Foreign and Commonwealth Office email request for civilian volunteers. Despite opposing the war, she decide to help out as a way of… Audio
NZ's fallen remembered around world
New Zealanders have gathered all over the world - from Turkey and France to Jakarta and Iraq - to remember those who served overseas.
Iraq training mission 'having impact'
A review of New Zealand's training mission in Iraq says the operation is having a tangible impact, although much of the information in the report is blacked out.
NZ marches on with Iraqi troop training
New Zealand and Australian troops have now trained over 4000 Iraqi Army soldiers, with a new course due to begin in March.
David Kilcullen on the failures of the war on terror
David Kilcullen is one of the world's most influential experts on counterinsurgency and military strategy. He was senior advisor to General David Petraeus in 2007 and 2008, when he helped to design… Audio
Iraqi court orders 40 men to death
A court in Iraq has sentenced 40 men to death over the massacre in June 2014 of hundreds of military recruits near Tikrit. Audio
Aust and NZ trainers in Iraq ramping up training efforts
New Zealand and Australian trainers are readying Iraq's soldiers for an assault on the Islamic State stronghold of Mosul. Audio
PM says Mosul move 'vindicates' decision to send trainers
Reports from Iraq suggest New Zealand-trained Iraqi troops are planning to launch a major offensive against Islamic State to try to reclaim the city of Mosul. Audio
Mosul attack reports vindicate NZ decision - PM
Reports from Iraq suggest New Zealand-trained Iraqi troops are about to launch a major offensive against Islamic State to try to reclaim the city of Mosul.
Civilians in Iraq suffering 'staggering' violence - UN
Amnesty International wants an investigation into possible war crimes after the UN said civilians in northern Iraq are being subjected to violence.
Retaking Ramadi from ISIS seen as a 'very big milestone'
The Iraqi Army has declared victory over ISIS in the city of Ramadi. Audio
NZ military might won't beat IS - opposition
A military approach won't defeat Islamic State and the government should focus on tackling the terrorist group's funding, opposition parties say. Audio
Labour may support sending SAS to Iraq
The Labour Party is denying it has done a policy u-turn after saying it may support the sending of SAS troops to Iraq. Audio
Labour changes tack on IS fight
The Labour Leader Andrew Little has reconsidered his party's stance on sending New Zealand troops to fight Islamic State in Iraq. Audio
France uses cruise missiles against IS for first time
France has used cruise missiles for the first time against the Islamic State during strikes in Iraq.
NZ 'highly unlikely' to send SAS to Iraq
It is "highly unlikely" SAS troops will be deployed to Iraq despite a request from the US for more help fighting Islamic State, Prime Minister John Key says.
Brownlee confirms US request for more military backing
The United States is demanding its allies in the war against Islamic State must step up their military contributions. Audio