Defence Force

Iraq's issued a formal request for help from New Zealand in fighting Islamic state, though this country is stressing it needs to be clear about how military trainers would be protected. Audio

Our parliamentary chief reporter Jane Patterson was at the news conference, following the Foreign Ministers' meeting. Audio

Iraq today made its much anticipated request to New Zealand to help fight the jihadist Islamic State, and the Foreign Minister's suggesting this country's role might even expand. Audio

Why does Iraq need to look to the other side of the world for help with the fight against ISIS? Professor Al Gillespie of Waikato University joins the Panel to discuss how strong any coalition would… Audio

The government's being warned to do its due diligence on the Iraqi forces it'll be working with should it decide to send in New Zealanders. Audio

The decision on deployment to Iraq will be a step closer today, when senior government ministers meet with the Iraqi Foreign Minister. Audio

Ahead of tomorrow's meeting with a top Iraqi official, the Prime Minister is again ruling out New Zealand troops fighting Islamic State militants in Iraq. Audio

The formal invitation the Government's been waiting for before commiting to the fight against Islamic State is expected to be offered tomorrow. Audio

New Zealand is expected to receive a formal request tomorrow to contribute to the military campaign against the Islamic State jihadist group Audio

The Iraqi Foreign Minister will be in New Zealand on Friday for talks to help decide whether this country sends military trainers to the Middle East to help in the fight against Islamic State. Audio

There is a perception at the highest levels in the United States that New Zealand is already on the ground training the Iraqi army. Audio

The Iraqi Foreign Minister will be in New Zealand on Friday for talks to help decide whether to send military trainers to help in the fight against Islamic State. Audio

Dr Jim Rolfe, the Director of the Centre for Strategic Studies at Victoria University discusses the implications of New Zealand soldiers becoming involved in the Islamic State conflict in Iraq.Dr Jim… Audio

Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio

Defence Force personnel are preparing for a mission to Iraq despite no official decision on New Zealand's contribution to the fight against Islamic State. Audio

The MP who first questioned the Government about Defence Force training for Iraq last year says the matter's been mishandled and people's lives are being affected. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, has used his Statement to Parliament to push the case for the country to get involved in the fight against Islamic State. Audio

American Sniper is breaking box office records in the United States and around the world. And it has divided the public and critics alike between those who see the biopic's central character Chris… Audio

Major Nicki Gardiner - Camp Commander of Burnham Military Camp. Major Ian Lattimore - Officer in charge of the Youth Development Unit at Burnham Military Camp. Ensign Hayden Halse - Navy medic in… Audio

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the first New Zealand combat casualty of the First World War. Private William Ham from Ngatimoti near Nelson died from his wounds after the Battle of the Suez… Audio