Syria
Russians Down Under
Russia is once again the West's bogeyman. But what does this renewed hostility mean for Russians here in New Zealand? Produced by Lisa Thompson. Audio
Syria 'chemical' attack: Experts finally visit Douma site
International chemical weapons experts have finally inspected the site of a suspected attack near Damascus which caused an international crisis.
Inspectors to be given access to alleged chemical attack site in Syria
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons will be given access to an alleged chemical attack site in Syria on Wednesday, Russia says.
Lately with Karyn Hay
Dr Stephen Hoadley, joins us to give us his analysis on Syria . We catch up with Milly Tabak of the Miltones and celebrate Aldous Harding winning the Taite music award. Audio
Ardern, Macron grilled over NZ's stance on Syria airstrikes
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has only gone as far as saying she "accepts" the reasoning behind the airstrikes launched by the United States, Britain and France in response to a suspected chemical… Video, Audio
Lately with Karyn Hay
Syria is top of the news agenda. The Washington Post's Moscow correspondent, AMY Ferris-Rotman will join us from London... The Taite Music Prize is being held tomorrow night. Alex Behan, whose hosting… Audio
France's Macron persuaded Trump over Syria troops, he says
French President Emmanuel Macron says he convinced US President Donald Trump to keep troops in Syria for the long term and limit joint strikes to chemical weapons facilities.
National supports PM's 'strong statement' on chemical warfare
The National Party says it supports Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's condemnation of chemical warfare.
Air strikes unlikely to change course of conflict in Syria
Opinion - Air strikes on Syrian targets yesterday ended a week of speculation and drama, but are unlikely to change the course of the conflict, or protect Syrian lives, Emma Beals writes.
What next? Al Gillespie analyses the attacks on Syria
Professor of International Law at Waikato University Al Gillespie talks about the possible ramifications of the allied airstrikes. NATO says it fully supports the action of the US, Britain and France… Audio
Jack Parrock: Russia's response to Syria strikes
Feature Story correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Moscow on the Russian response to the airstrikes on Syria. Audio
US 'has no moral right to blame other countries' - Russia
Syria has been attacked just as it had a chance for peace, Russia's foreign ministry says, hours after US, British and French forces pounded Damascus with air strikes in response to a suspected poison…
'No practicable alternative to the use of force' - May
Britain's Ministry of Defence says strikes were aimed at a military facility where the Syrian government was assessed to have stockpiled chemicals.
The path to the attack on Syria
A week full of ugly claims and counterclaims about a chemical weapons attack ended with today's bombing of targets in Syria.
UK sends subs to Syria
The UK is preparing for a strike against the Syrian military by sending submarines to the region. Is the move just a show of force or out of righteous anger against the al-Asad regime? Audio
UK's May summons ministers for Syria meeting
British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to ask her cabinet tonight to approve Britain's involvement in military action against Syrian chemical weapons infrastructure.
Trump threatens Russia with missiles
US President Donald Trump has used his Twitter account to put Syria and Russia on notice of a missile strike. His tweet read: "Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!'"… Audio
Trump lashes out at Russia over Syria
US President Donald Trump has tweeted that Russia should get ready for missiles to be fired at Syria. In the Tweet, Mr Trump said "Get ready Russia", because they will be coming -- as he put it, "nice… Audio
Trump warns Russia on Syria missile threat
US President Donald Trump has tweeted Russia should "get ready" for missiles to be fired into Syria, after Russia warned it would shoot any missiles down and attack launch sites.
UN meets to plan response to Syria chemical attack
Back now to Syria and the chemical attack in the city of Douma. Speaking at the UN Security Meeting convened to discuss the attacks, the Russian UN envoy has called on investigators to fly to Syria as… Audio