Residents are being forced into overcrowded shelters as Turkish and Syrian forces advance.

DHB chairs and boards spend almost $1 million of taxpayer money in three years.

Syrian government has intensified shelling of eastern Ghouta suburbs.

Kurdish forces have pleaded with US to halt a Turkish offensive against them in Syria.

Two commercial aircraft were reportedly intercepted by Qatari fighter jets.

Avoid clapping in Belarus, giving flowers in Russia and don't refuse tea in Ireland

Noah's Ark could soon be found, if one group of explorers is to be believed.

Three memorials have been planned for Yasmine Ryan, a Kiwi journalist working in Istanbul.

Father of Kiwi journalist Yasmine Ryan flies to Turkey to bring her home.

Children forced to sleep in park for second night after earthquake struck Kos and Turkey.

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has killed at least two people and a number have been injured.

Ruthless purge after failed coup has left thousands jobless and in judicial limbo.

Turkey will stop teaching Darwin's theory of evolution in high schools.

The incident in Northwest Turkey involved two teenagers and a 12 year old.

'Misunderstanding' behind removal of Anzac monument.

Anzac cove memorial defaced by the Turkish Government, stripping the inscription.

A McDonald's worker in Turkey has been fired after allegedly pouring boiling water on boy.

Cancer sufferer's moving video caught the eye of an admirer from across the world.

Opposition declares it will challenge result of Turkish referendum.

That's one extra for the passenger list!

Terrorists may target Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey, the NZ Government says.

Turkish president says it's time to review ties to EU as he is told 'enough is enough'

UK to ban electronic devices on UK-bound flights from Middle East.

If you thought the defeat of Isis in Iraq would be a major win, think again. What lies ahead is a total mess.

Tight security measures for Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey

COMMENT: Turkey now accounts for a third of journalists jailed globally.

The Airbus contender to replace the RNZAF's Hercules is making its 100-tonne presence felt in New Zealand this weekend.

The Airbus pitch to sell its massive heavy lift aircraft to New Zealand comes at an awkward time as the plane maker's programme hits financial snags.

Airbus is making a play to replace NZ's ageing Hercules by showing off its big military airlifter this week in a bid to woo the public and Defence chiefs.

A Russian airstrike in northern Syria has killed three Turkish soldiers and wounded 11 more, senior Russian officials have confirmed.