Louisa Akavi
After a year of silence, hope fades for Louisa Akavi
The Islamic State leader thought to have been holding Louisa Akavi hostage has been killed - but there is no sign of the Kiwi nurse. Hope is fading. Audio
After a year of silence, hope fades for Louisa Akavi
The Islamic State leader thought to have been holding Louisa Akavi hostage has been killed - but there is no sign of the Kiwi nurse. Hope is fading.
AudioWinston Peters stands by criticism of ICRC
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has doubled down on his criticism of the International Committee of the Red Cross over its decision to publicise the kidnapping of Louisa Akavi. Audio
Criticism in going public about Louisa Akavi's kidnapping
The International Red Cross has been slammed for it's decision to go public with the kidnapping of New Zealand nurse Louisa Akavi in Syria. Audio
ICRC still holds out hope for Louisa Akavi
The International Red Cross says it still holds out hope that New Zealand nurse Louisa Akavi may be alive - five and a half years after her capture by ISIS. Ms Akavi and two Syrian colleague were… Audio
Kiwi kidnapped in Syria last seen in 2018 - NY Times journo
The New York Times journalist covering the kidnapping of New Zealand nurse Louisa Akavai says her medical skills have been useful to Islamic State, and the hope is that they have kept her alive… Video, Audio
Kiwi nurse kidnapped by Islamic State
It's been revealed a New Zealand nurse, Louisa Akavi, was captured by Islamic State in Syria more than five years ago. No one knows her fate. Audio
'We call on whoever is holding Louisa to release her immediately'
The Red Cross is issuing a public plea for the return of the New Zealand nurse captured by Islamic State in Syria more than five years ago. Video, Audio
NZ Red Cross breaks silence over kidnapped
Louisa Akavi, a New Zealand nurse working for the Red Cross, was captured by Islamic State in Syria, more than five years ago and there are now public pleas for any information, that could help bring… Audio
Details revealed about NZ nurse Louisa Akavi captured by IS
Louisa Akavi, a New Zealand nurse working for the Red Cross, was captured by Islamic State in Syria, more than five years ago and there are now public pleas for any information, that could help bring… Audio