Syria
NZ hopes for peace talks following Russia's withdrawal
Russia's withdrawal of troops from Syria is a positive move, but New Zealand is still waiting to see how the situation plays out, the prime minister says.
Refugees make perilous journey to Macedonia
Hundreds of refugees have crossed from Greece into Macedonia after marching through a river and finding a way through the border fence. Video
Putin orders troops to begin pull-out of Syria
The Russian President has ordered his country's military to begin a withdrawal from Syria, saying it had largely achieved its objectives.
Russia begins withdrawing troops from Syria
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin told the Kremlin that their mission had been accomplished and it is now time to focus on peacetalks. Russia entered the Syrian civil war last September, and its… Audio
Russia's president orders troops to quit Syria
The Russian president Vladimir Putin has announced that he has ordered his forces to begin withdrawing from Syria, saying they have achieved their goals in the country. Audio
Aid agencies struggle to deliver food supplies
New peace talks aimed at halting the fighting in Syria have begun in Geneva overnight. Audio
'Red line' in Syrian peace talks
The Syrian government has ruled out discussion of Bashar al-Assad's presidency at peace talks due to begin tomorrow in Geneva.
Fifth anniversary of Arab Spring approaches
The conflict that has torn Syria apart and created a refugee crisis not seen in Europe since the second World War is approaching its fitfh anniversary. Audio
Syrian situation still priority for UN Security Council
The situation in Syria remains a top priority for the Security Council to grapple with, says NZ's permanent ambassador to the United Nations Gerard van Bohemen.
Aid for 150,000 Syrians amid partial truce
The UN plans to deliver aid to about 150,000 Syrians in besieged areas over five days during a partial truce in the country's civil war.
Syrian ceasefire holds
The ceasefire in Syria is holding after a weekend of minor violations. The deal, which was struck by the United States, Russia and other world super powers, came into force midnight Friday local time… Audio
Air strikes in Syria despite ceasefire
War planes have reportedly attacked six Syrian towns in the western part of Aleppo province, a day after a cessation of hostilities agreement took effect.
Isolated shelling in Syria after UN deal
Shells have hit parts of the Syrian capital Damascus less than a day after a landmark "cessation of hostilities" came into effect.
Syrian refugees welcomed to new home
About 90 Syrian refugees - the first to arrive since the government announced its additional intake - have been welcomed in Wellington. Video
First Syrian refugees under new quota to arrive in Wgtn
The first of the Syrian refugees to enter the country under the emergency quota will arrive in Wellington tomorrow to begin their new lives. Kate Pereyra Garcia reports. Video, Audio
UN makes first air drop of aid in Syria
The UN has carried out its first air drop of aid in Syria to help civilians in an eastern city besieged by Islamic State militants.
David Kilcullen on the failures of the war on terror
David Kilcullen is one of the world's most influential experts on counterinsurgency and military strategy. He was senior advisor to General David Petraeus in 2007 and 2008, when he helped to design… Audio
Blasts in Syria kill at least 140
Bomb blasts in the Syrian cities of Homs and Damascus have killed at least 140 people.
Trump's wall and Syrian ceasefire
Al Gillespie of the University of Waikato talks about the walls being built by Donald Trump and the chances of success for the Syrian ceasefire. Audio
50 dead after Syrian hospital, school attacked
Up to 50 people have been killed in missile attacks on schools and hospitals in northern Syria, according to the United Nations. Audio
