New Zealand to allow IS-linked mother to be repatriated

A woman suspected of being an Islamic State (IS) member can be repatriated from Turkey, New Zealand says.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the decision to allow the 26-year-old and her two young children to return was not "taken lightly".

The woman grew up in New Zealand and Australia and held citizenship in both countries until Australia revoked it last year.

That led to Ms Ardern accusing Canberra of "abdicating its responsibilities".

Ms Arden added that great care would be taken to minimise any risk for New Zealanders.

The woman had been caught entering Turkey from Syria with her children.