WorldSyrian girl's dangerous escape from AleppoSitting in her family's new apartment in Turkey, Fatemah al-Abed still cannot believe they made it out of Aleppo alive.04 Jan 10:41 PM
WorldWife of suspected gunman arrestedThe gunman reportedly brought his wife and children with him to Turkey in order to deflect attention.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldNightclub gunman's evil plot stuns wifeThe 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.03 Jan 11:14 PM
WorldVictim 'predicted death in eerie post'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.03 Jan 05:28 AM
WorldErdogan at heart of Turkey's problemsTurkey is in a uniquely awful position. It has the strongest President since the military coup in 1980, possibly since Ataturk himself.02 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldIS claims Istanbul terror attackIslamic State has claimed responsibility on Monday for a New Year's Day mass shooting in a packed Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people.02 Jan 09:39 AM
WorldManhunt for Istanbul nightclub shooterTurkish authorities are hunting a lone gunman who opened fire at one of Istanbul's most popular nightclubs, killing 39 and wounding 70.01 Jan 05:17 PM
WorldIncreased security unable to prevent attackDozens 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.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKudos for Herald snapper<i>Herald</i> photographer Brett Phibbs has been recognised by Newsweek in their annual 'most iconic photos' section.31 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandSyria ceasefire hangs in the balanceA fragile ceasefire in Syria is hanging in the balance after fresh clashes between government forces and rebel fighters near the capital.30 Dec 07:45 PM
WorldPutin announces Syrian ceasefireA truce aimed at ending the bloody five-year war in Syria has been announced. But what does it mean?29 Dec 05:09 PM
New ZealandIsrael bars New Zealand ambassadorIsrael bars Kiwi ambassador from entering the country in further fallout from the UN Security Council's resolution to condemn settlements in occupied territories.27 Dec 04:32 AM
WorldHow assassin got past security guardsThe Turkish policeman who murdered the Russian ambassador to Ankara was challenged by security guards when he refused to pass through the metal detector.20 Dec 06:10 PM
WorldKilling puts Erdogan in tight spot with PutinBoth Turkish and Russian officials labelled the assassination of Andrey Karlov, Moscow's envoy to Turkey, in Ankara as a "terrorist" attack.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish: Events in Berlin, Ankara 'unsettling'Recent events in Berlin and Ankara are "unsettling", Prime Minister Bill English has said.19 Dec 11:02 PM
WorldAssassin cop: Man who shot ambassadorA look at the two main players in the killing of a Russian diplomat in Ankara, Turkey.19 Dec 08:07 PM
WorldClaim: Assassination 'organised by Nato'A top ally of Vladimir Putin claims secret services of a Nato country is "highly likely" to have been behind the assassination of ambassador Andrei Karlov.19 Dec 07:42 PM
WorldSister, mother of Turkey gunman detainedTurkish police have detained the sister and mother of the gunman who shot dead the Russian ambassador at an art gallery in the Turkish capital.19 Dec 07:37 PM
WorldPolice targets in Turkish blastsTwo bomb blasts outside a football stadium in Istanbul have left 38 dead and 166 injured, the country's Interior Minister has said.11 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldIstanbul explosions kill 29, injure 166At least 29 people are reported to have been killed in two explosions outside a football stadium in central Istanbul, according to police sources.10 Dec 11:21 PM
TravelAncient ruins and AtaturkWith the face of Ataturk looking down on him, Michael McHugh explores the past glories of Ephesus.02 Dec 01:00 AM
WorldTurkey detains opposition newspaper editorThe editor and top staff of one of Turkey's oldest papers and one of the last media outlets challenging Erdogan were arrested today.31 Oct 06:34 PM
WorldLive TV rape and murder confessionDISTURBING CONTENT WARNING: A man has confessed to murdering and raping a 4-year-old girl while under questioning by a Turkish TV host.24 Oct 08:51 PM
WorldCoup plotters 'stalled' Syria missionOfficial claims commanders did all they could to stop Turkish involvement in conflict.26 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTurkey President Erdogan overhauls militaryTurkey's President Erdogan sought to further tighten his grip over the country yesterday by bringing the armed forces and spy agency under his control.01 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTurkish authorities shut down mediaTurkey's government has ordered the closure of dozens of media outlets - including news agencies, television channels, radio stations and newspapers.27 Jul 09:22 PM
WorldHuge purge expanded in TurkeyTurkish authorities have expanded a crackdown on military officials in a massive purge of opponents following a failed coup.19 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Why should I keep them and feed them?'The Turkish president said that he would reinstate the death penalty to deal with those who took park in the coup attempt19 Jul 04:59 AM
WorldTurkey: Deputy mayor of Istanbul shot in headTurmoil in Turkey continues as Istanbul's deputy mayor was shot and Wikileaks prepares to release diplomatic documents.18 Jul 11:08 PM
EditorialEditorial: Coup's failure hopeful sign for democracyHaving summoned democracy to his side, the Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may need to be more willing to honour it.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldPlotters were forced to rush their assaultIt had been planned for weeks but in the end, even the coup plotters were taken by surprise.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTurkish purges spread to police forcesArrests and sackings of those allegedly linked to a failed coup plot in Turkey intensified today as authorities fired 8000 police officers18 Jul 09:38 AM
WorldWhat is Turkish president Erdogan up to?His 15-year rule has been dogged with controversy. This is the story of Mr Erdogan's chequered reign.18 Jul 05:50 AM
WorldTurkey detains 6,000 in failed coupThousands of military officers, soldiers and other suspects linked to a failed coup in Turkey have been arrested.17 Jul 06:21 PM