New ZealandNZ leads talks on Syria humanitarian crisisNZ is leading urgent talks at the UN on a desperate humanitarian crisis in the Syrian town of Madaya, where besieged residents are reported to be dying of starvation.12 Jan 04:07 AM
WorldKids starving under Assad siegeThousands of Syrian families are starving to death as Bashar al-Assad's regime imposes a siege on two mountain towns, despite a United Nations-brokered ceasefire designed to allow in aid.08 Jan 06:49 PM
WorldRefugee children may be taught by robotsGerman scientists think they have found the solution for young refugees who have entered Germany from war-torn countries and are seeking a better life.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldThe cats and dogs of warIn the years since the Syrian civil war broke out in 2011, Alaa Aljaleel has become his hometown's unofficial feline caretaker.18 Dec 07:29 PM
WorldWest could be dragged into ground conflictWestern countries face the prospect of being dragged further into the war in Syria as it prepares to support a new "ground army" from Muslim nations.16 Dec 11:47 PM
WorldSurge in foreigners joining IsisThe number of foreign fighters who have travelled to Syria and Iraq to join militant groups such as Isis has more than doubled according to a study.10 Dec 02:00 AM
WorldBritain on the verge of war with IsisCorbyn called the plan for strikes an 'ill-fated twist in never-ending war on terror', but lost the support of his caucus.02 Dec 10:33 PM
WorldUS extends its 'long reach'Special Ops task force will expand US troops' direct involvement in battling Isis commanders.02 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul Rogers: Contain Isis or prepare for warTwelve years ago, George W Bush gave his "Mission Accomplished" speech from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, confident that the Saddam Hussein regime had been....25 Nov 08:31 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Was the Syrian war caused by drought?Before the Syrian conflict, the country suffered a severe drought. Resulting crop failures sent over 1.5 million people into urban centres that contributed to the destabilisation of the country and devastating civil war.25 Nov 08:07 PM
WorldSyria being reduced to rubbleThe immense human toll is a far more immediate and obvious concern.23 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldRussia and Syria join forces to bomb ISAt least 36 people have been killed in air strikes by Russian and Syrian jets on Islamic State-controlled Deir Ezzor province, a monitor said.21 Nov 08:26 PM
OpinionLetting in Syrian refugees is good economicsThe U.S. faces the dilemma of whether to take in refugees from the Syrian civil war, but it could prove beneficial for the economy.19 Nov 12:00 AM
WorldObama slammed over failure to thwart IsisThe Paris attacks and the largely stalemated war in Iraq and Syria have prompted heavy criticism of Barack Obama's handling of the fight against Isis.17 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldFrance steps up responseFrance's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier will be deployed to the eastern Mediterranean to boost operations in Syria.17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: French strikes signal stakes have changedFrance and its allies in the air must not let up over the weeks ahead but it is, of course, no more than the terrorists would have expected.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandForeign fighter trial: Kiwi found guiltyIn 2013 Amin Mohamed, 25, obtained a NZ passport, quit his job, booked a flight to Istanbul and discussed travelling to Syria with a man.13 Oct 02:06 AM
WorldUS arms 'had role' in drawing Russia into SyriaAmerican anti-tank missiles supplied to Syrian rebels are playing an unexpectedly prominent role in shaping the Syrian battlefield.12 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTurkey bomber believed to be suicide attacker's brotherYunus Emre Alagoz, whose younger brother Abdurrahman killed 33 people in a bomb massacre in July, was named by Turkish police in local media.12 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Putin's stragetic Syria win more a Russian bear trapRussia's presence in Syria under the pretence taking the fight to Isis is a strategic triumph for Vladimir Putin and an embarrassment for Barack Obama, writes Paul Thomas.08 Oct 09:24 PM
WorldForgotten Millions: Gala dinner set to raise moreKiwi journalist Rachel Smalley is hosting a special Forgotten Millions gala dinner and auction tomorrow at the SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland.08 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldRussia fires cruise missiles 'at ISIS'Russian warships join the conflict in Syria with a volley of cruise missile attacks from more than 1000km away.07 Oct 09:05 PM
WorldRivals fear Syria clash if jets meetMoscow says it will work to avert potential mishaps between Russian and US pilots flying missions over Syria, Pentagon officials say.07 Oct 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Tricky calls as world inherits Syria's issuesA sudden surge of population puts too much strain on the social and physical infrastructure of receiving countries, but it also severely diminishes the hope that the forsaken country can ever recover.30 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Co-operation between old foes key to new Syrian dawnFighting to protect the tyranny of Assad because of the fear of the evil of Isis would be pointless.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandForeign fighter trial: Kiwi told to use apps to avoid detection, court hearsA Kiwi who allegedly tried to join the conflict in Syria was advised to use online messaging apps to avoid detection by authorities, a court has been told.29 Sep 07:25 AM
WorldAnger at Assad planFor two years, Raed Saleh, leader and spokesman of the White Helmets, a movement of 2700 local civilian volunteers, has been digging Syria's inhabitants out of its rubble.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey: US summit to take stock on IsisPrime Minister John Key will attend President Obama's summit on countering Isis early tomorrow morning New Zealand time.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSyria to grab UN focus on Key's visitPM John Key arrives in NY today to join about 160 other world leaders for a UN General Assembly week in which Syria is again expected to overshadow the main business of the week.27 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldTroops for Syria a Putin masterstrokeRussian President's dramatic deployment of soldiers, weapons and aircraft to Syria aimed at reshaping civil war.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwin's guilt for sister's miseryMohamad Ouzoun feels guilty for living in NZ - because his twin sister and her children cannot leave their house without fear of being molested.24 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldForgotten Millions: Where your money has goneThe generosity of Kiwis has helped that the plight of millions of refugees.23 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldThe Big Read: Reporting to Aunty RachelRachel Smalley is drawn into the nightmare of two brothers who are separated en route to Germany.22 Sep 08:30 AM
