Syria
Aid agencies frustrated by UN in Syria
73 NGOs working in Syria have slammed the UN's response to the humanitarian crisis there, and have suspended some cooperation with UN agencies in the country. In a joint letter, the organisations have… Audio
New Zealand will push ahead to find solution to Syrian crisis
The Prime Minister John Key will be walking into an international firestorm when he chairs a meeting at the United Nations on the Syrian crisis this week. Our Political Editor Jane Patterson is… Audio
Drama ahead of PM's United Nations visit
There has been high drama surrounding the Prime Minister's trip to the United Nations in New York this week - and that was before he even arrived.
Need 'to invest heavily' in Syria peace process - McCully
Prime Minister John Key will chair a second urgent Security Council meeting and push for a political solution after the Syrian ceasefire was endangered by US air strikes.
US admits bombing that killed Syrian soldiers
The United States has admitted carrying out an air strike in northeastern Syria believed to have killed scores of Syrian government soldiers.
Chris Clarke - World Summit for Refugees and Migrants
World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke talks to Wallace on the eve of the World Summit for Refugees and Migrants. New Zealand has been one of the most generous and supportive countries towards the Syrian… Audio
Syria, Refugees and the UN summit
As the tenuous ceasefire in Syria holds, the UN is still waiting to be allowed to take humanitarian supplies to tens of thousands of civilians in Allepo. Kathryn Ryan speaks to Karen AbuZayd the… Audio
UN critical of lack of aid getting into Syria
A UN aid convoy is still waiting to be allowed to cross into Syria to take humanitarian supplies to tens of thousands of civilians in Allepo. The UN is frustrated. Audio
Syria's ceasefire holds, but aid slow to arrive
Jubilant scenes on the streets of Syria overnight as the ceasefire continues to hold and some aid has started to trickle through. Audio
Why we should be watching the Iran-Saudi situation
A lot of the Western World is focused on the conflict in Syria, but our next guest says we should also be looking at the Iran-Saudi tension, in the Middle East. Simon Henderson is the Baker fellow and… Audio
German authorities detain trio suspected to have IS links
German authorities have detained three Syrians on suspicion of working with Islamic State. The men were arrested after early morning raids on German refugee camps. Audio
Expert warns Isis defeat means dispersal of jihadists
Lowy Institute analyst Rodger Shanahan warns the defeat of Isis in Iraq and Syria is likely to result in the dispersal of battle hardened terrorists throughout the world. Audio
Ceasefire in Syria holds - so far
Despite early reports of disruption, the ceasefire in Syria appears to be holding. nd 24 hours in, there are no reports of civilian casualties either. Audio
Cautious optimism for success of Syria's ceasefire
The ceasefire in Syria has begun, as President Bashar al-Assad vows to retake every piece of land from opposition forces and rebuild the country. Audio
Syria ceasefire deal comes into effect
A cessation of hostilities has come into effect in Syria, although it is unclear how widely it will be observed.
Syria ceasefire begins
As the ceasefire in Syria begins, we speak to the Carnegie Middle East Centre on the prospects for its success. Audio
Turkey hopes Syria ceasefire will bring peace to region
Turkey's president feels duty-bound to defeat Islamic State as a new 10 day ceasefire is agreed to anx expected to break out later today. Audio
Scores die in Syria hours after truce deal
Air strikes on rebel-held areas of Syria have reportedly killed at least 100 people hours after the US and Russia announced plans for a truce.
US and Russia reach Syria deal
Russia and the US have announced an agreement on Syria starting with a "cessation of hostilities" from sunset on Monday.
Syrian govt helicopters 'drop chlorine' on Aleppo
Syrian government forces have been accused of dropping barrel bombs containing chlorine from helicopters in Aleppo, injuring 80 people. Video
