Latest from Iraq

Isis brides reveal reality of married life
Ex-wives of Isis extremists have revealed bizarre details of lives in the caliphate.

Isis militants thrown to their deaths
Videos showing Iraq soldiers getting revenged on Isis militants is being investigated.

A siege longer than Stalingrad
Iraq PM entered Mosul to declare victory in battle for control of former Isis stronghold.

NZ congratulations after Mosul capture
A further $1.4m in funding has been allocated.

Iraqi PM declares victory in Mosul
Iraq Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi has declared victory over the Islamic State in Mosul.

Female suicide bomber holds baby before blast
Picture was taken moments before the suicide bomber blew herself up, with her baby.

Blair 'not straight' with UK on Iraq
The man who headed the inquiry into Britain's role in the invasion and war in Iraq speaks.

Iraqi troops capture iconic al-Nuri mosque in Mosul
It is a symbolic victory, a week after it was blown up by the jihadists.

Has Isis leader been killed?
Reports from Syrian state run TV claim the leader has been killed in an air strike.

People returning to Mosul says Kiwi solider
Kiwi deputy Coalition commander says victory in the west has been harder.

Lucky to be alive: GoPro stops Isis bullet
Footage of a sniper's bullet hitting a GoPro proves how lucky a journalist is to be alive.

Iraq: Skiing on the edge
The ups and downs of ski touring on the border of Iraqi Kurdistan and Iran.

Mitchell to Europe for anti-Isis meeting
The trip will be Mark Mitchell's first as Defence Minister.

Survivors cast doubt on US attack claims
US Central Command refused to comment on the strike until its investigation is finished.

Lion and bear removed from Mosul zoo
Lula the bear and Simba the lion have been taken out of a zoo in war-torn Iraq.

US request to NZ not likely, says Brownlee
The Defence Minister says a request from the United States is unlikely.

Witness: 'It was trying to hit people'
An Australian tourist witnessed a stolen truck mowing down people in central Stockholm.

Kiwi in bid to save lion, bear from Mosul
A Kiwi cameraman is part of a bid to get a lion and bear out of Isis-controlled Mosul.

Watch NZH Focus: Lula and Simba make a 2nd attempt at freedom
Two days ago a kiwi cameraman along with animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS risked their lives in attempt to rescue the last two remaining animals at Montazah Al-Morour Zoo, in the war stricken city of Mosul. The attempt was unsuccessful after the Iraqi army forced the group to return Lula the bear and Simba the lion back to the abandoned, filthy zoo. With their presence in Mosul now known to Islamic State militants they faced new threats of being attacked if they went back into the war zone … but after two days of intense negotiations they did

NZDF needs greater civilian scrutiny
COMMENT: There are more reasons than not to hold inquiry into SAS raid, says Audrey Young.

The violinist of Mosul who defied Isis
Ameen Mokdad risked his life when he played music but he says alternative was unthinkable.

Kiwi's bid to save bear, lion in Mosul
A Kiwi's attempts to rescue a lion and bear from war-stricken Mosul Zoo have failed.

Watch NZH Focus: Daring animal rescue from Mosul Zoo
An ex NZ Herald Focus cameraman is at the centre of a daring and dangerous animal rescue in the war stricken city of Mosul.

US confirms deadly airstrike in Mosul
Iraqi government forces halted the fight for Mosul yesterday.

Bloody struggle against Isis
The Iraqis' progress has been remarkable, Brigadier Hugh McAslan tells.

'It's dangerous but I'm proud' - Iraq General Tahssen
Iraq general in charge of the war against Isis calls them 'a disease'.

English: Mapp 'doesn't have new info'
One of the most damning claims in Nicky Hager's new book has been confirmed.

'Blood for blood': Isis supporters
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack but Isis supporters appear happy about.

Inside Brownlee's secret Iraq mission
Audrey Young gives a first-hand account of visiting Iraq with the Defence Minister.