Tag Archives: New Zealand



New Zealand

Prime Minister Key said New Zealand will not send combat troops to the Middle East to fight the Islamic State, but that his country may send military trainers. New Zealand authorities are monitoring 30 to 40 extremists, of whom some have fought in Syria, some have been involved in terrorist financing, and some have had […]





NSA

No Morsel Too Minuscule for All-Consuming NSA


New Zealand

Prime Minister Key said that there are al Qaeda operatives and trainees in New Zealand. He is seeking the removal of restrictions barring the country’s intelligence service from spying on New Zealand citizens or residents. Critics have accused him of scaremongering; the parliament is currently debating the issue.







Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s ‘Safest’ Province Faces Growing Insurgency, Says Police Chief




Afghanistan

New Zealand PM defends role of special forces in Afghanistan after soldier’s death