Inside the secret operation to save Kiwi kidnapped by Isis
David Fisher reports on how close NZ and coalition forces got to a daring rescue mission.
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Winston Peters say Govt could not stop Red Cross from naming Louisa Akavi
The Govt and the International Red Cross are at odds over publicising Louisa Akavi's name
Winston Peters says Red Cross' belief it had Govt support is 'balderdash'
The ICRC was surprised when Jacinda Ardern objected to the public naming of Louisa Akavi.
Soper: Why PM won't say a word about kidnapped Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi
COMMENT: Ardern had pretty good reason not to expand on the details.
Claire Trevett: PM's hostage no comment says everything
COMMENT: PM made it clear she disagreed with Red Cross decision to name Louisa Akavi.
Comment | Why Ardern, Peters need to be careful on kidnapped nurse
COMMENT: The Government accepted reality and gave up pleading.
How the story of Isis hostage Louisa Akavi was kept secret
Former minister Murray McCully talks about keeping Louisa Akavi's plight secret, and why.
A life helping others: How Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi came to be kidnapped by brutal regime
David Fisher reveals the inside story of the NZ nurse kidnapped by ISIS terrorists.
Letters: Castlecliff link needed
The problem is that current roading access from the city to Castlecliff is very poor.
Alleged Christchurch terror attacker's manifesto banned
The alleged Christchurch terror attacker's manifesto has been banned.
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Accepting our differences beats awful ugliness of hate
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ISIS leader calls for massacre revenge
ISIS's spokesman has broken a six-month silence to make the announcement.
Facebook 'has blood on its hands': academic
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Letters: Jihadi Taylor needs to change
The only reason he "regretted" promoting hatred, was that he would have to do jail time.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: 'Kiwi Jihadi' must come home
COMMENT: We have to get used to the idea that Mark Taylor will return to New Zealand.
Kiwi Jihadi stayed with ISIS because of their 'courtesy and manners'
Mark Taylor says Kiwis lack the 'courtesy and manners' that some members of ISIS had.
Letters: Cullen one of NZ's best
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Editorial: Fate of jihadist Mark Taylor must be deterrent
EDITORIAL: New Zealand has to let its Jihadi warrior come home.
Kiwi Jihadi had unhealthy addiction to video war games, says former wife
The former wife of Mark Taylor said he is a 'very soft man in heart'.
Detained Kiwi jihadist may face legal action in NZ, says PM
Mark Taylor surrendered to Kurdish fighters and is being held in a Syrian prison.
Kiwi jihadist surrenders - now being held in Syrian jail
Mark Taylor burnt his NZ passport to go fight for ISIS.
Citizenship of Isis brides a conundrum
EDITORIAL: European countries worry courts won't be able to sentence militants.
Kerre McIvor: Begum is an entitled, dangerous idiot
Comment: I have absolutely no sympathy for her.
Isis bride bent on UK return even if she's jailed
Begum faced criticism for a lack of remorse, and an apparent reluctance to disavow Isis.
'People should have sympathy towards me': UK teen who joined Isis has baby in Syria
Shamima Begum, 19, went to Syria to marry IS fighters in 2015 but now wants to return home
Time running out to bring Isis fighters to trial
With the caliphate's collapse near, the fate of militants is uncertain.
Former Pink Floyd member helps reunite Isis children with mum
Roger Waters has used his private jet to help reunite the children with their mother.
Jay Kuten: New day dawning in United States
Hope dawns as Democrats take control of the US House of Representatives.
'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
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