WorldBloody video closes Boston bomber caseJurors were shown video of the moment a pressure cooker bomb ripped through the crowds at the marathon finish line.07 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldTeen hid in cupboard for daysFor two days after the first gunshots sent her running for cover, Cynthia Charotich lay in a cupboard under piles of clothes, cramped and silent.05 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldKenyan survivor hiding in cupboardWhen al-Shabaab gunmen burst through the gates of her Kenyan university at dawn on Thursday, Cynthia Cheroitich crawled into a cupboard and hid.04 Apr 10:30 PM
World'They were lined up and executed'Most of the 147 victims of a terror attack on a Kenyan university on Thursday died execution-style as they lined up waiting for their turn to be shot.04 Apr 01:11 AM
OpinionMaire Leadbeater: Spying hypocrisy undermines securityThe latest Edward Snowden file spying revelations is a grievous abuse of power that should call into question that the GCSB is an agency concerned with protecting our security.30 Mar 11:02 PM
WorldIsis publishes US military hit-listIsis has published a 'kill list' containing the names, photos and addresses of 100 US military members online.22 Mar 07:42 PM
WorldAustralian among 20 tourists shot deadA tourist guide has told how he 'stared death in the face' as terrorists opened fire on his clients in an attack which killed 20 tourists - one of them Australian.18 Mar 05:29 PM
New ZealandMost Kiwis reject Govt spyingKiwis have rejected government surveillance of their own communications - and that of people in other countries, according to new survey.18 Mar 03:20 AM
WorldIsis threatens major citiesThe IS terror group has vowed to blow up world-famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Eiffel Tower and the White House in an audio broadcast.14 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldAustralian teen had plot to attack homeA teenage Melbourne terrorist who reportedly died in a suicide bombing in Iraq had previously been plotting an attack in Australia.12 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldPolice sorry for failure to warn families of Isis girls about schoolfriend's flightPolice have apologised to the families of three London girls who flew to Turkey to join Isis (Islamic State) in Syria after it emerged that officers failed to alert them that a schoolfriend of the trio had left to join the militants.11 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldIsis influence grows as Boko Haram joinsThe Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has announced it is joining Isis by apparently releasing an audio statement swearing allegiance.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM: Spying claims 'just plain wrong'John Key says new claims around intelligence collection are wrong - but he won't say why.05 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandGCSB 'breaking the law': NormanGreen Party co-leader Russel Norman says the GCSB has broken the law by spying on New Zealand citizens in Pacific nations.04 Mar 09:33 PM
New ZealandThe price of the Five Eyes clubNew Zealand's electronic surveillance agency has dramatically expanded its spying operations since John Key came to power.04 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldJihadi John's dad: 'He's a dog'Jihadi John's father has disowned his terrorist son in an emotional outburst, calling him "a dog, an animal and a terrorist".03 Mar 07:20 PM
WorldHigh-stakes battle against Isis for TikritFighting began in the key central Iraqi city of Tikrit, birthplace of the former dictator Saddam Hussein, as government forces and Shia militia launched a major assault to displace Isis jihadists.03 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldJihadi John's mother: 'That's my son!'The mother of Mohammed Emwazi realised seven months ago that her son was the masked killer known as Jihadi John but failed to tell the authorities.02 Mar 07:45 PM
OpinionKate Shuttleworth: Israel on hunt for acolytes of IsisA Palestinian family of six sleep in one bedroom in a cramped, damp and mouldy three-room home.02 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldTorture use to thwart plotThe Independent reveals how information obtained by torture helped thwart a plot to bring down two airliners over the US 17 minutes before the bombs detonated.01 Mar 08:18 PM
WorldJihadi John linked to UK bombing plot"Jihadi John" was able to flee the scrutiny of the security services despite being a member of a terrorist cell known to have links to the failed 21/7 attacks on London in 2005.01 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldJihadi John had anger issues - teacherTeacher says Isis terrorist revealed as Mohammed Emwazi was involved in a number of fights in his first year at high school but he was "lovely, lovely boy".28 Feb 09:16 PM
WorldIsis: How did it come to this?New Zealand troops are preparing for a two-year tour in Iraq to help the fight against Islamic State. This is what they are up against.28 Feb 07:17 PM
WorldJihadi John angry at plight of MuslimsThe unmasking of Isis militant "Jihadi John" as a Londoner who had repeatedly been questioned by security services has sent shock waves through Britain.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ troops can opt out of IraqSoldiers may be excused from going to train Iraqi forces in fight against Isis, for personal reasons. The Defence Force says it is part of being a "good employer".28 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Aiding those under Isis rule the right callMany times over the years we've been aware that people in a foreign country are going through hell, John Roughan writes.27 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldMI5 blamed for radicalising Jihadi JohnAsim Qureshi has caused outrage by saying the murderer Jihadi John was 'beautiful' adding that he 'wouldn't hurt a fly'.26 Feb 07:06 PM
WorldWho is Jihadi John? Executioner namedThe Isis executioner known as 'Jihadi John' was today named as a graduate from London who was able to flee to Syria despite being on a terror watch list.26 Feb 05:04 PM
OpinionTerence O'Brien: Iraq mission case of misguided foreign policyThe decision to commit NZ military contingent to Iraq is a case of misguided foreign policy.26 Feb 12:21 AM
OpinionRobert G Patman: 'Behind the wire'Edmund Burke once said political decisions often involve a choice between intolerable and disagreeable options.25 Feb 11:32 PM
WorldAustralia to thwart 'jihadi brides'Australia is working to stop young women leaving the country to become "jihadi brides" for Isis.25 Feb 10:03 PM
