WorldChaotic Afghanistan withdrawal 'boost to militant Islam'President to address the nation for third time in a week, in an effort to quell criticism.22 Aug 06:49 PM
World'Imbecilic': Ex-UK leader Tony Blair slams Afghan withdrawalBlair accuses Joe Biden of being "in obedience to an imbecilic political slogan".22 Aug 06:43 PM
New ZealandFirst Kiwis evacuated from AfghanistanA second group of New Zealanders is expected to be evacuated as soon as possible.22 Aug 06:51 AM
WorldAfghanistan: Seven killed in crowd crush at Kabul airportCrowds outside the airport are trying to flee the Taliban after Afghanistan fell to them.22 Aug 06:07 AM
WorldTaliban 'mock US' with propaganda photoVideo also shows elite unit in full military gear with modern US-made weapons.22 Aug 02:56 AM
World'Saudi Arabia of lithium': Taliban sits on $1 trillion of minerals, China may seek businessAfghanistan's vast supplies of lithium key to global push to develop green technologies.21 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionHarry and Meghan's awkward royal snubHarry and Meghan have turned their backs on Kate Middleton's projects in a palace snub.21 Aug 10:05 PM
World'Leave Kabul ASAP': Evacuating people 'being crushed to death'"I've seen many bad things, but right now I can't think of anything worse." - UK reporter.21 Aug 08:19 PM
New ZealandPM: Afghan rescue effort 'hampered', 'too soon' to increase refugee intakeIt comes as other nations pledge to increase refugee quotas as the crisis deepens.21 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Taliban leader vows safe exit of NZ nationals from KabulHard-line Islamist group wants strong relationship with NZ government as nation rebuilds.21 Aug 05:16 AM
WorldAfghan woman set on fire by Taliban for 'bad cooking', others used as sex slavesWomen being forced to cook for the militants; girls as young as 12 traded as sex slaves.21 Aug 01:44 AM
WorldUS helicopters pick up Kabul evacueesUS President Joe Biden pledged firmly to bring all Americans home from Afghanistan.20 Aug 10:18 PM
WorldHorrifying execution: Taliban kill police chief to show powerTaliban had said "they pardoned all former govt officials" and no need for anyone to flee.20 Aug 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor America, and Afghanistan, the post-9/11 era ends painfullyNew York Times: An era that began two decades ago has drawn to a close.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrontline: Kiwi journalist witnesses historic fall of Kabul "There are very few journalists left," says NZ-born Al Jazeera correspondent.20 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldGreece worried Afghan unrest will revive migrant crisisTurkey is home to 3.6 million Syrians, but Greece has its everlasting financial woes.20 Aug 08:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'No way out': Afghan forces hunted, hiding and praying for salvationNew York Times: Militants are searching for Afghan soldiers and security officials.20 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandAfghanistan falls: First Kiwis safely evacuated from Kabul airportMFAT warns the situation is fragile and "changing rapidly".20 Aug 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHundreds of Afghan refugee bids on stalled Immigration listOldest refugee application from interpreter-linked family is March 2015.20 Aug 04:01 AM
WorldTaliban face dissent over new rule as economic crisis beckonsThe Taliban will need international recognition if they are to save the crumbling economy.20 Aug 01:32 AM
World'Take our children': Taliban block evacuees at airportThousands desperate to leave Afghanistan await their chance amid confusion.19 Aug 11:59 PM
WorldTaliban block evacuees at airport, shoot at crowd - reportsThe jihadi group has previously said it would allow safe passage for evacuees.19 Aug 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith Afghan collapse, Moscow takes charge in Central AsiaNew York Times: Pakistan, China and Russia gained broad influence in security matters.19 Aug 10:23 PM
New ZealandOpinion | As the Taliban's grip on Afghanistan tightens, New Zealand must commit to taking more refugeesOpinion: It is government's responsibility to help those who once helped our efforts.19 Aug 08:59 PM
WorldAllies embraced Biden. Did Kabul lay bare 'great illusion'US President's decision to get out of Afghanistan put an end to Europe's adulation of him.19 Aug 07:49 PM
WorldTaliban hunting Western aidesUN document reveals Taliban fighters are threatening to take family members hostage.19 Aug 07:14 PM
World'So predictable': Ignored warnings led to chaotic Afghanistan evacuationUS officials estimate that as many as 10,000 Americans remain in Afghanistan.19 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTaliban laughing about idea of 'women politicians' goes viralThe jihadi group has promised to uphold women's rights.19 Aug 05:14 AM
New ZealandNo extra Afghan refugees, says NZNZ will not accept more Afghan refugees following a meeting of immigration ministers.19 Aug 04:41 AM
WorldTaliban kill protesters who dared to take down their flagOne person was killed, fuelling fears of further tyranny from the militants.19 Aug 04:28 AM
New ZealandMercy dash to Kabul: NZ military plane leaves for evacuation missionNZDF would not confirm whether any special forces operatives were on board.19 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ baseBamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".18 Aug 11:00 PM
World'Pool of blood, loved ones around her': Taliban kill woman for not wearing burqaThe Taliban said it would honour women's rights. A day later they murdered a woman.18 Aug 08:23 PM
TravelControversial 9/11 museum's secret drama unearthed by filmUnhappy museum officials have objected and sought changes to the film.18 Aug 08:22 PM
