No high-risk countries: Immigration NZ denies it is tougher for some to get NZ visitor visa
Agency claims it doesn't decline applicants based on country of origin or race.
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About 66 per cent from Iraq declined compared with only 5 per cent from China.
Parliament marks Ramadan in shadow of Chch terror attack
Great food and hearty laughter ends Islamic day of fasting.
If there is a war against the US, Iran won't be alone
Here's a look at Tehran's allies in the Mideast.
WhatsApp flaw let spies take control with calls alone
The malware was able to infect targeted phones simply through missed calls.
Inside SAS training deaths: By elephant, bomb or error
David Fisher reveals details of NZSAS training fatalities - one involving an elephant.
The men who died in military training exercises
Deaths in New Zealand military training exercises since 1990
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.
ISIS bride could 'face death penalty'
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister says Britain is "responsible" for Shamima Begum.
The truth about travelling to Iran
Steve Madgwick on the joys of visiting the West's favourite enemy.
Video: Isis leader appears for first time in five years
Isis leader says Sri Lanka attack was revenge for the fall of Baghouz in Syria.
'Palace of Terror': Kidnapped sister 'beaten black and blue'
Imprisoned women's rights activist horrifically tortured in "Palace of Terror".
What will happen to the Australian children of ISIS
Taken to a war zone at 11-years-old and married to her father's friend at 13.
White privilege: Billionaires race to pledge millions to rebuild Notre Dame
France's elite have been engaged in one-upmanship over donations for Notre Dame.
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.
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.
Comment: Trump's been tougher on Russia than Obama
Comment: Trump and his administration clearly have been tough on Russia.
'Hate crime': Muslim family shocked at muck dumped at their home
Dirt dumped at Muslim family's door three days after mosque attacks.
Trump formally recognises Israeli control of Golan Heights
Move comes as Israeli military struck Hamas targets in Gaza Strip.
Massacre victim's mother dies of heart attack
Mother who travelled from Jordan for Christchurch massacre funeral dies of heart attack
Rifat Audeh: Terrorism is disproportionately blamed on Muslims
Comment: Terrorism is more often against Muslims than committed by them.
Global counter-extremism expert visits mosques, praises NZ's response
Dubai-based expert praises NZ response, speaks to Linwood mosque hero
Faces of the dead, missing and injured
New details are emerging of the dead, the missing and the injured.
'Love will overpower all' - Auckland community mourns alongside Christchurch
Kiwis are showing their support for the Muslim community following yesterday's atrocity.
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.
'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
New recruits' wings a strong incentive for trainee pilots
Academy welcomes a new cohort with a wings ceremony to provide motivation.
Authorities to hound Tehran dog owners
In an attempt to discourage people owning the pets, Iran's capital has banned dog-walking.
Mapping the Millispheres: From Eden to wasteland
The occupation of Iran's London embassy in 1980 was by Arab separatists from Khuzestan.
Saudi Arabia's crackdown on dissidents may hinder tourism plans
The killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi could make Saudi Arabian tourism a harder sell.
NZ extends diplomatic footprint on the world
Where New Zealand has expanded its diplomatic footprint and why.