Facebook connected her to a tattooed soldier in Iraq. Or so she thought
New York Times: She sent her Facebook friend money and became entwined in a global scam.
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True story behind notorious Isis video
The full story behind this shocking IS video has been revealed for the first time.
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Mfat sent a Maori proverb to the ICRC after misunderstanding between the ICRC and NZ.
Navy SEAL cried tears of 'freedom' after being acquitted of murder
Edward Gallagher was accused of fatally stabbing an Islamic State prisoner.
Navy SEAL trial exposes divide in normally secretive force
What started as chat in WhatsApp group ended up in court martial for a veteran Navy SEAL.
Rocket attack strikes near Kiwi soldiers in Iraq
Rocket attack strikes near Kiwi soldiers' base in Iraq.
Peters plays down claims Iraq troop decision was a 'Greens Win'
The Greens used the hashtag #GreenWin to describe the decision – Winston's not so sure.
'Time to go': NZ to pull troops out of Iraq by June 2020
Ardern said when it comes to the mission in Iraq it was "time to go".
Watch live: New Zealand to pull troops out of Iraq by June 2020
Jacinda Ardern addressed media in her post-Cabinet press conference at 4pm.
Unwelcome visitors: Tourists from these countries find it tough to get a NZ visa
About 66 per cent from Iraq declined compared with only 5 per cent from China.
Kiwi traveller dodging air strikes lifts lid on what Iraq is really like
Previously ravaged by war, a Kiwi tourist has revealed why travellers should go to Iraq.
If there is a war against the US, Iran won't be alone
Here's a look at Tehran's allies in the Mideast.
Is a child of Isis just a child? Or a time bomb?
NYT: Countries struggle with what to do with Isis' foreign fighters, women and children.
Tragic turn for elderly Kiwi couple stranded in Canada
A stopover in Canada turned into a two-and-a-half year struggle for a Kiwi family.
Comment | Why Ardern, Peters need to be careful on kidnapped nurse
COMMENT: The Government accepted reality and gave up pleading.
'We just want her home' - plea by kidnapped nurse's family
Last plausible sighting of Louisa Akavi was the end of last year: Red Cross.
Revealed: NZ nurse held hostage by Isis for 6 years
For five and half years, a New Zealand nurse has been an Islamic State hostage in Syria.
'Hate crime': Muslim family shocked at muck dumped at their home
Dirt dumped at Muslim family's door three days after mosque attacks.
The 'caliphate' is no more. But the Islamic State isn't finished yet.
The war against the militants has come to an end, but experts voice caution.
Rifat Audeh: Terrorism is disproportionately blamed on Muslims
Comment: Terrorism is more often against Muslims than committed by them.
Iraqi kids tortured into confessions, tried for alleged Isis ties
Hundreds of children in Iraq charged with links to terrorism, human rights group finds.
Top Democrat: Trump 'in a corner with threatening talk'
US President heads to Camp David as shutdown enters third week.
'We're no longer the suckers, folks': Trump visits troops in Iraq
The president's visit was shrouded in secrecy.
New ambassadors announced
Tredene Dobson, Peter Kell and Linda Te Puni to take on new ambassadorial roles.
'Major blunder': Donald Trump's allies blast decision to withdraw from Syria
Trump's decision to withdraw US forces from Syria has caught his own party by surprise.
New terror laws snare eight Kiwis
Terror experts concerned that eight Kiwis deemed national security threat
More than 400 hurt in magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Iran
The quake struck near the border of Iran and Iraq last night.
Ardern signals possible end of missions
Labour and NZ First initially opposed the Iraq deployment but have now extended it.
NZ soldiers in Iraq to connect with families on Fathers Day
Kiwi soldiers in Iraq teary ahead of Father's Day, but technology helps save the day.
The world's most dangerous undercover operation
How a spy infiltrated ISIS and foiled many suicide bombings, costing him his own life.
Passport power: Where New Zealand ranks
Passports that carry most visa-free access have been identified.
Anti-US cleric takes lead in Iraq election
If the results hold, Sadr could be in pole position to determine Iraq's next leader.
Exclusive: The spies who went into the cold: Agents lose powers after legal bungle
Our spies lost a key weapon in the fight against terrorism through a law-making error.