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.

Beyond the war graves and remembrance is a vibrant land with a rich history.

The Turkish President's official residence is 30 times bigger than the White House.

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.

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.

In a Western world fast embracing a darker view of Islam, a German sports hero has suddenly fallen from heights it took a lifetime to achieve.

Astonishing link uncovered between Kiwi soldier who died in Gallipoli and bloodied Turkish family heirloom.

The gunman who killed 39 people during an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations has been caught in a police operation.

The gunman suspected of killing 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day has been caught .

The gunman reportedly brought his wife and children with him to Turkey in order to deflect attention.

The gunman behind the Istanbul nightclub terror attack has been identified. His wife, who's been detained, has expressed her shock at his links to Islamic State.

Rita Chami wrote a Facebook post predicting her death before she flew to Turkey to ring in the New Year in Istanbul, according to reports.

Turkey is in a uniquely awful position. It has the strongest President since the military coup in 1980, possibly since Ataturk himself.

Islamic State has claimed responsibility on Monday for a New Year's Day mass shooting in a packed Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people.

Turkish authorities are hunting a lone gunman who opened fire at one of Istanbul's most popular nightclubs, killing 39 and wounding 70.

Dozens of people were killed during New Year's celebrations when at least one gunman opened fire on revellers in one of Istanbul's most popular nightclubs.

Herald photographer Brett Phibbs has been recognised by Newsweek in their annual 'most iconic photos' section.

A fragile ceasefire in Syria is hanging in the balance after fresh clashes between government forces and rebel fighters near the capital.

A truce aimed at ending the bloody five-year war in Syria has been announced. But what does it mean?

Israel bars Kiwi ambassador from entering the country in further fallout from the UN Security Council's resolution to condemn settlements in occupied territories.

The Turkish policeman who murdered the Russian ambassador to Ankara was challenged by security guards when he refused to pass through the metal detector.