Islamic State
Faster progress against IS needed - Obama
United States-led forces are hitting the Islamic State group harder than ever, but progress needs to be made more quickly, President Barack Obama says.
Defence Minister meets Australian counterpart
The Defence Minister met his Australian counterpart today for discussions including the international fight against Islamic State.
Islamic State finance chief 'killed in air strikes'
Islamic State's finance chief has been killed in air strikes by the US-led coalition, according to the US military.
SAS to Iraq unlikely - PM
The Government will consider America's request to do more in the fight against Islamic State. Audio
NZ 'highly unlikely' to send SAS to Iraq
It is "highly unlikely" SAS troops will be deployed to Iraq despite a request from the US for more help fighting Islamic State, Prime Minister John Key says.
US asks for more help fighting Islamic State
The United States is demanding its allies, including New Zealand, step up their military contributions in the war against Islamic State. Audio
Jihadi brides go on to recruit others - researcher
Jihadi brides who join IS often go on to actively recruit more women to come to Syria, a researcher says. Audio
The role of women in Islamic State
The UK based Institue of Strategic Dialogue has been keeping a close watch on those who have travelled to the region, and say more than 550 western women gone there to join Islamic State. In a recent… Audio
Call for proof of NZ 'jihadist brides'
The Islamic Women's Council is demanding proof New Zealand women are joining Islamic State as jihadi brides. Audio
NZ's security threats assessed
The GCSB and SIS have released their annual reports, which reveal a rise in cyber attacks and "realistic possibility" of returning foreign fighters. Audio
Terror attacks can 'excite' the radicalised - SIS
The SIS is warning the 40 people on a terror watchlist in New Zealand have become more determined and capable since the Paris attacks. Audio
NZ women going to IS areas on rise - SIS
New Zealand is seeing a rise in the number of women travelling to areas controlled by Islamic State in the Middle East, the director of the SIS says. Audio
Islamic State receives $US80m funding per month
Islamic State is making large amounts of money from enforced tax, confiscated assets and oil revenue, a new report suggests.
Australian anti-IS fighter freed without charge
An Australian man who was detained by police after returning home from fighting Islamic State militants in the Middle East, has been released without charge.
First French poll since Paris attacks
French voters go to the polls in regional elections with the far-right National Front hoping to make gains three weeks after the Paris attacks.
Scott Atran
Anthropologist Scott Atran has spent much time observing and interviewing people on six continents who are drawn to violent action. Audio
UK begins Air strikes against I.S in Syria
MPs overwhelmingly backed UK military action against IS - also known as Daesh - in Syria, by 397 votes to 223, after a 10-hour Commons debate. Audio
IS recruiters working around the clock on Facebook
Islamic State recruiters are spending months working 24 hours a day on social media trying to convince teenagers in Western countries to join them. Audio
UK bombs IS in Syria after MPs vote in favour
RAF Tornado jets have carried out their first air strikes against the Islamic State in Syria, the UK's Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Germany joins action against IS in Syria
Germany will join the military campaign against Islamic State in Syria, a big step for the country, which has long resisted a direct role in the conflict.