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
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
