WorldCriticism of Biden grows over 'serious, serious mistake'Fierce criticism threatens to make the president a political liability for the Democrats.27 Aug 11:44 PM
WorldFall of Afghanistan: US drops another ominous warningAmerican commanders also updated President Biden on 'plans to develop ISIS-K targets'.27 Aug 08:06 PM
WorldNew urgency to airlift after Kabul blasts kill more than 100Bombings near Kabul's international airport killed at least 95 Afghans and 13 US troops.27 Aug 11:40 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter decades of war, Isis and al-Qaida can still wreak havocNew York Times: Double-suicide bombing demonstrates they still remain a threat.27 Aug 05:00 AM
World'Most embarrassing thing': Trump fires up over Kabul attackFormer US President Donald Trump says the Biden administration had "botched the plan".27 Aug 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Desperate, hopeless, terrified': Afghan interpreters left stranded as NZ evacuation mission endsSource says none of the group of 37 Afghan civilians who helped NZ in Bamiyan got out.27 Aug 01:18 AM
New Zealand'We did not get everyone out', PM says after 'despicable attack' in KabulBombs at Kabul airport kill 60 Afghan civilians and 12 US troops.26 Aug 11:29 PM
World'We will hunt you down': Biden vows revenge in Kabul attackJoe Biden has pledged to make the terrorists who killed a dozen US troops pay.26 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA stranded interpreter, and the soldiers who would not let goNew York Times: Many Afghans who helped US forces in Afghanistan are now in danger.26 Aug 09:02 PM
New Zealand'Covered in blood': Two Kiwis caught up in deadly Kabul airport attackThe New Zealand Defence Force says all of its personnel are safe.26 Aug 07:32 PM
WorldWatch: US President Joe Biden speaks after blasts kill at least 60 at Kabul airportSeveral US Marines confirmed dead as explosions and gunfire break out in Afghan capital.26 Aug 05:58 PM
New ZealandKabul terror threat: Fleeing Kiwis told to stay away from airportTerror threats as overnight NZDF makes second successful evacuation flight. 25 Aug 10:55 PM
New ZealandAfghanistan falls: NZ closes door on Afghan resettlement applicationsGovernment cites "rapidly deteriorating situation".25 Aug 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey were protectors in Afghanistan. Now they need helpNew York Times: They served as private security guards. Now, they can't get home.25 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandAfghan interpreters resettled in NZ fear Taliban revenge on family left behindResettled interpreters have been pleading their cases for family for up to four years.25 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandKabul airport gauntlet: Elation, relief as NZ group reach friendly forcesGroup including elderly woman in wheelchair gets over sewage-filled canal to NZ soldiers.25 Aug 12:00 AM
World'Not trained to deal with women': Taliban tell women to stay indoorsTaliban spokesman urges women to stay home until security is reimposed.24 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUnder Taliban rule, life in Kabul transforms once againNew York Times: Uncertainty reigns as Kabul residents struggle to make ends meet.24 Aug 09:18 PM
TravelAirbnb opens housing for 20,000 Afghan refugeesThe accommodation website will offer housing urgently needed for evacuees.24 Aug 07:37 PM
WorldAfghanistan: Biden confirms US evacuation deadlineUS President resists pressure to extend the deadline to allow more people to be extracted.24 Aug 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfghanistan falls: Former NZ prime ministers on 'heart-breaking' Taliban takeoverSir John Key and Helen Clark sceptical of Taliban claims.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDid the war in Afghanistan have to happen?New York Times: Nearly 20 years after the start of the war the Taliban hold all the cards.24 Aug 05:00 AM
WorldTaliban takeover prompts fears of a resurgent al-QaedaAl-Qaeda has the capacity in the near future to carry out catastrophic attacks on America.24 Aug 12:13 AM
Travel'Stranded' tourist describes evacuation flight from KabulTourist "tired but glad to be out," as thousands still wait for flights.23 Aug 09:29 PM
New ZealandAfghan mercy dash: First NZDF flight lands at Kabul, picks up desperate evacueesRNZAF C-130 spends just 30 minutes on tarmac - just hours after deadly gunfight.23 Aug 09:20 PM
World'Trigger a reaction:' Extremist group warns of consequences if allies stayTaliban has said "all fake news" towards their extreme display of violence over weeks.23 Aug 08:33 PM
WorldAfghan soldier killed in firefight outside Kabul airportShooting breaks out as Talban warns US any delay in withdrawal will 'provoke a reaction'.23 Aug 06:16 PM
New ZealandKabul chaos: Shooting, stampedes, gas attacks; family of 16 evacuated to NZFather who fled Taliban reduced to tears by news of family's dramatic rescue.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMiscue after miscue, US exit of Afghanistan unravelsNew York Times: Biden struggles to explain how the withdrawal went so badly wrong.23 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandFirst Kiwis evacuated from Kabul arriving home todayPartner nations flew the Kiwis out of Kabul airport - the scene of chaos and death.23 Aug 02:37 AM
WorldTaliban searching for people who worked for NZ - interpreterThe Taliban are going door-to-door looking for those who worked with the government.23 Aug 12:55 AM
WorldTaliban 'flog young Afghans for wearing jeans'Claims fighters are beating people for wearing non-religious clothing.22 Aug 10:47 PM
TravelSix commercial airlines ordered to help Kabul airlift18 civilian aircraft will be helping to fly evacuees from Afghanistan.22 Aug 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAt Kabul's airport, the situation grows increasingly direNew York Times: Thousands of desperate Afghans are trying to flee the Taliban.22 Aug 07:59 PM
