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
WorldUS to review Green Card holders from 19 nations after DC shootingThe 29-year-old suspect in the shooting was granted asylum, not a Green Card.27 Nov 11:39 PM
WorldGuardsmen fighting for life after DC shootingAndrew Wolfe, 24, and Sarah Beckstrom, 20, were shot metres from the White House.27 Nov 09:13 PM
WorldAfghan ex-commander accused of ambush on US troopsThe two Guards, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, remain critically injured.27 Nov 05:53 PM
Crime'Not cultural ignorance': Refugee’s business was a chop shop for $800k worth of stolen carsStolen cars were quickly dismantled at two of Abdul Ahmadi's yards, then shipped overseas.12 Nov 06:00 AM
WorldRare attack jolts Islamabad after years of relative calmIt was Islamabad's first suicide attack since December 2022.11 Nov 05:22 PM
WorldControversial legacy: Dick Cheney had crucial role in 'war on terror'He elevated the power of the vice-presidency, embracing aggressive anti-terrorism tactics.04 Nov 07:52 PM
WorldReeling from earthquakes, Afghans fear coming winterFamilies who lost homes now face freezing nights in makeshift tents.04 Nov 06:45 PM
WorldStrong 6.3 quake kills 20, injures more than 500 in AfghanistanThe 6.3-magnitude tremor struck near Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28km.03 Nov 05:52 PM
WorldStrong 6.3 quake hits northern Afghanistan overnightThe 6.3 quake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28km.02 Nov 11:31 PM
WorldPolice rule out terrorism after deadly west London stabbing attackPolice say the accused, an Afghan national, gained asylum in Britain in 2022.29 Oct 12:01 AM
WorldHow historic land line stokes Pakistan-Taliban tensionThe Durand Line, legacy of the British Empire from 1893, is dividing the neighbours today.27 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAgent Orange: $3.2b bill for Govt after court slams veterans' agency for rejecting linkVeterans' minister Chris Penk says law might now change but will hold faith with veterans.24 Oct 08:00 PM
WorldPakistan confronts a new reality: It may have lost the TalibanPakistan helped create and back the Taliban. For years it was the movement's protector.19 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldPakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after deadly clashesTalks in Doha were mediated by Qatar and Turkey to ease border tensions.19 Oct 03:59 AM
WorldCeasefire holds at Afghan-Pakistan border after deadly clashesUN human rights chief Volker Turk urged both sides to protect civilians and extend calm.16 Oct 08:49 PM
WorldAt least 5 dead, 35 wounded after blasts in KabulThe explosions struck just hours before a planned truce with Pakistan.15 Oct 06:01 PM
WorldAfghanistan internet blackout as Taliban cuts fibre cablesTaliban authorities began the crackdown on internet access earlier this month.29 Sep 06:16 PM
WorldThe Taliban are reaching out — and some countries are respondingAnti-immigrant sentiment, concerns about militancy present a diplomatic opening.22 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldFrom prison to freedom: How diplomacy ended British couple's Taliban ordealTheir release was secured after Qatari mediation and British diplomatic pressure.20 Sep 02:41 AM
WorldPakistan Balochistan blasts kill at least 11 in latest militant attacksSix labourers died in a separate explosion near the Afghan border crossing.19 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentPrince Harry urges veterans to speak out on struggles after serviceHe spoke of veterans feeling 'lost' when life after service begins.14 Sep 06:41 AM
WorldAfghanistan earthquake aftershocks cause more injuries and damageThe injuries come after more than 2200 people died in the initial magnitude-6.0 quake.05 Sep 11:40 PM
WorldVictims of deadly Afghanistan earthquake assess damage, plead for helpA series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan at the weekend injured at least another 10 people and caused further damage. Video / AFPWatch05 Sep 10:54 PM
