World56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UNPakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.07 Mar 01:01 AM
WorldTrump pursues Iranian decapitation without a plan for what comes nextKilling Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has left Iran’s future power structure unclear.02 Mar 07:41 PM
WorldBlasts in Kabul as Afghan govt says it is responding to Pakistan attacksAfghan officials say Pakistani strikes have killed 36 civilians since Thursday.02 Mar 01:04 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps hit by illness as Conway and Ravindra miss US warm-upCoach Rob Walter says both could still be fit for game one in three days.05 Feb 06:02 AM
WorldUnesco recognition inspires hope in Afghan artist's cityKamal ud-Din Behzad left his mark on Herat, and his art has now been recognised by Unesco.04 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Very much the front line' – MP who served in Afghanistan backs Luxon's rebuke of TrumpMPs hit back at the President's attack on Nato service in Afghanistan. 26 Jan 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Trump's comments about Afghanistan veterans are disgracefulOPINION: More than 3500 New Zealand Defence Force personnel were deployed to Afghanistan.25 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTrump backtracks after Starmer call over British troops Afghanistan slurPrince Harry, who served in Afghanistan, said UK sacrifices must be respected.24 Jan 10:40 PM
New Zealand‘Really ill-informed’: Afghan veteran slams Trump’s Nato commentsNon-US forces made up about one third of coalition deaths in Afghanistan.24 Jan 03:53 AM
WorldPrince Harry hits out at Trump over Afghanistan slurKeir Starmer and bereaved families have branded Donald Trump’s remarks ‘appalling’.23 Jan 08:35 PM
WorldTrump rants at 'act of great stupidity' as UK deal hands over islands with joint US military base The base has hosted US operations from the Cold War to B-2 strikes on Yemen.20 Jan 05:23 PM
WorldSeven dead in Kabul bombing as Isis targets Chinese workersIsis has claimed the attack on the noodle bar in the Afghan capital which also wounded 13.19 Jan 10:01 PM
WorldThe countries wielding internet blackouts to muzzle dissentThere were a record 296 deliberate internet shutdowns in 54 countries in 2024.13 Jan 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThree years after a toddler’s parents fled Kabul, a reunion is still on holdNew York Times: Saga that separated the Hashemis from their son has hit a new road block. 04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow geopolitics could disrupt Kiwi teams’ biggest year of sportSport NZ warns major 2026 events could face global security and travel risks.03 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldPulitzer-winning combat reporter, NZ-born Peter Arnett dies at 91In 1997, he interviewed Osama bin Laden at a secret hideout in Afghanistan.19 Dec 12:32 AM
WorldBagram base: The Taliban are using it and abandoned US armsUS forces left more than $12 billion in military equipment with the Afghan Army.14 Dec 06:00 PM
World'Even jeans would have been acceptable': Taliban says dressing as Peaky Blinders breached valuesTaliban officials insist the men were only 'advised', not formally arrested.10 Dec 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA trade war between neighbours with no end in sightNew York Times: A dispute threatens the livelihoods of millions in two countries. 10 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldNational Guard can stay in DC for now, appeals court saysThe stay lets about 2300 National Guard members remain on the streets of Washington DC.04 Dec 10:57 PM
WorldUS halts immigration applications for 19 nationsEven migrants who passed their citizenship exams now face cases on hold.03 Dec 05:55 PM
WorldAfghan man pleads not guilty in US National Guard shootingRahmanullah Lakanwal faces a murder charge in connection with the Washington DC shooting.02 Dec 08:50 PM
WorldAlleged National Guard shooter struggled to adapt in USRahmanullah Lakanwal was once an elite counterterrorism soldier in Afghanistan.02 Dec 04:00 PM
AnalysisIn a time of crisis, Trump falls back on rants rather than unityIn assessing major policies, there are complexities and trade-offs to be weighed.01 Dec 12:20 AM
WorldAfghan ex-CIA fighter faces murder charge after guard dies near White HouseVictim Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was deployed in Washington DC from West Virginia.28 Nov 09:10 PM
WorldTrump plans to 'permanently pause migration from all Third World countries'Decree comes after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers.28 Nov 05:33 AM
