Iraq
NZ troops in precarious position in Iraq
Iraq's Prime Minister has responded to criticism from the US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter that his troops lack the will to fight IS. Audio
Iraq hits back after criticism from US about Ramadi
Iraq has hit back at Washington after it accused Iraqi forces of lacking the will to fight the Islamic State, which scored a resounding victory a week earlier with the capture of Ramadi. Audio
NZ troops in Iraq
New Zealand troops in Iraq aren't far from Radmadia which was recently over run by ISIS. Robert Ayson of Victoria University joins the Panel to talk about the need for boots on the ground. Audio
Harmeet Sooden from Iraqi Kurdistan
Harmeet Sooden is in Iraq with the NGO Christian Peacemaker Teams - CPT. His role is to analyse and document the growing ethno-sectarian tensions within the refugee camps in Iraqi Kurdistan. Audio
Join in on Iraq frontline or get out - ex-top advisor
A former Australian soldier and an advisor to the US General David Patraeus says Australia and New Zealand need to get on the front line in Iraq or get out. Audio
Are New Zealand troops in danger of Islamic State advances?
The Prime Minister says New Zealand soldiers will not be withdrawn from Iraq, even if Islamic State reaches Baghdad. Audio
Iraqi soldiers will be punished for running away from IS
Iraqi government soldiers will be punished for running away from Islamic State militants who attacked and took over the key city of Ramadi. Audio
Islamic State's push into Iraq and siezure of Ramadi
As Islamic State continues to enlist people from around the world, IS has made its biggest victory, in Iraq, since security forces and paramilitary groups began pushing them back last year, helped by… Audio
Prime Minister stands by Iraq deployment decision
The Prime Minister, John Key, is standing by his decision to tell overseas media the whereabouts of New Zealand troops en route to Iraq. Audio
Defence chief mindful of parallels between Gallipoli and Iraq
On a military front, the centenary commemorations of the Gallipoli landings come as New Zealand troops leave again for the Middle East, this time Iraq. Audio
Labour says paper reveals case for Iraq deployment weak
The Labour Party says a newly released Cabinet paper reveals how weak the case is to send troops to Iraq. Audio
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Middle East analyst says death of NZer highlights risks
As we have been reporting this morning New Zealander, Kadhem Chilab Abbas, of Napier, has been killed in a rocket attack in the Iraqi city of Tikrit on Friday. Audio
New Zealander killed in a rocket attack
A New Zealander, Kadhem Chilab Abbas, of Napier, has been killed in a rocket attack in the Iraqi city of Tikrit. Audio
Hawkes Bay family say New Zealand man killed in Iraq
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it cannot confirm a media report that a New Zealander has been killed in Iraq. Audio
Briefing warns sending troops to Iraq could make NZ a target
As New Zealand troops head to Iraq a Cabinet paper reveals the Government was advised sending them there could make New Zealand a target of Islamic State. Audio
NZ troops on way to Iraq
It's now been confirmed New Zealand troops have left for the first leg of their deployment to Iraq. Audio
Tony Abbott, has evoked images of the Anzac campaign
Tony Abbott, has evoked images of the Anzac campaign in Turkey, when talking about Australia and New Zealand's joint training mission in to Iraq Audio
US commits further aid to Iraq after talks
The United States has pledged more than 260-million-dollars in additional aid to Iraq. Audio
Iraq contingent leaves for military excercise in Australia
120 soldiers and support staff left for Brisbane this morning to prepare for their mission with Australian troops in Iraq. Audio
