Campbell Mac Diarmid
Turkey earthquake: Combined death toll hits 11000
The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria from Monday's quakes has risen to more than 11,200.
The World Health Organization has suggested the final toll could rise as high as 20,000, and thousands… Audio
Turkey quake: Rescuers battle rain, snow
More than 6000 people were killed and 15,000 injured in Turkey and over the border in Syria when the quake struck in the early hours of Monday.
Rescuers are battling heavy rain and snow as they race… Audio
Former IS refugees remember Louisa Akavi
New Zealand journalist Campbell Macdiarmid has spent time in refugee camps in Syria and has spoken to several former IS hostages who were held captive with Louisa Akavi. He spoke to Morning Report… Audio
Kiwi jihadi Mark Taylor 'stabbed in back' by NZ govt
The so-called New Zealand jihadi Mark Taylor says he feels stabbed in the back by the New Zealand government. The government's made it clear it can't help him leave a Kurdish prison and obtain a new… Audio
Iraq govt in major offensive on Kurdish-held Kirkuk
New Zealand journalist Campbell MacDiarmid is in Kirkuk where Iraqi forces have reportedly launched a major offensive on the Kurdish held city. Kurds, backed by the United States have been a key force… Audio
Iraqi forces take key Mosul mosque
Iraqi government forces confronting Islamic State militants in Mosul have fought their way into the compound of the city's famous Nuri mosque. New Zealand journalist Campbell MacDiarmid is in nearby… Audio
Many civilians in Mosul on the brink of starvation
It's the fourth day of the big push to drive Islamic State out of the Iraqi city of Mosul. New Zealand journalist Campbell MacDiarmid is in nearby Erbil and says it's getting down to the real last… Audio
Faster than expected advance in bid to take Mosul
Iraqi and Kurdish forces have advanced to within about ten kilometres of the city of Mosul. Audio
The advance on Mosul begins
Iraq's Prime Minister promises the campaign to liberate the country has begun as troops and Kurdish forces band together to advance on the Islamic State stronghold of Mosul. Audio
Mass graves discovered in Iraq
While Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the brutal, calculated killing of 132 people in Paris, the group also continues to terrorise Syria and Iraq. Audio
NZ reporter in Cairo tells of his detention by Egyptian police
New Zealand freelance journalist Campbell MacDiarmid believes he was in the wrong place at the wrong time, after being detained in Egypt and accused of being a spy. Audio