Syria

New Zealand is to take an extra 750 refugees from the Syrian crisis over the next two-and-a-half years. Professor Al Gillespie talks to us about whather this number is about right. Audio

Last week, images of the on-air shooting of a TV crew were broadcast widely, and some footage was even uploaded by the killer himself for all to see - including the media. One week later, photos of… Audio

Why are Syrian refugees not heading to the Gulf states?; and the secret list of shoddily-built schools. Audio

The Islamic State jihadist group has destroyed part of what's considered the most important temple at the ancient Syrian site of Palmyra. The 2,000-year-old Temple of Bel appears to have partly… Audio

Matthew Vincent is a 'cyber archaeologist' working on ProjectMosul.org. He's using photos and images to recreate 3D representations of historical objects and ancient artefacts destroyed in ongoing… Video, Audio

Frustrated by the inability of many aid organisations to get staff and resources into conflict zones, New Zealander Mick Seawright started his own called ReliefAid. Audio, Gallery

Documents seized during a US commando raid on an Islamic State compound in Syria have revealed how the ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is trying to ensure the terror group survives long term. Audio

Editor of The International Jerusalem Post and a Jerusalem Post columnist, Liat Collins reports from the State of Israel, pop. 8,238,300 (est. 2014)... it's been a year since the war in Gaza; Israel… Audio

IS militants continue to destroy ancient artefacts in Syria and Iraq, University of Pennsylvania archaeologist Katharyn Hanson has just returned from the region and discusses her observations. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, says the Government will not follow Australia's lead and consider cancelling foreign fighters' citizenship, because it does not want to leave people stateless. Audio

New Zealand troops in Iraq aren't far from Radmadia which was recently over run by ISIS. Robert Ayson of Victoria University joins the Panel to talk about the need for boots on the ground. Audio

A dual citizen of New Zealand and Australia who traveled to Syria last year on a humanitarian mission is reportedly negotiating with federal authorities in a desperate attempt to return to Australia. Audio

Susie Ferguson speaks with the Prime Minister John Key. Audio

A dual citizen of New Zealand and Australia who traveled to Syria last year on a humanitarian mission is reportedly negotiating with federal authorities in a desperate attempt to return to Australia. Audio

Islamic State has taken control of Palmyra and there are now very real fears the militants will destroy most of its heritage buildings and monuments. Audio