Latest from Afghanistan

'I live at home like a prisoner': New Taliban law bans women's voices in public

New York Times: The sound of a woman’s voice outside the home has been outlawed.

‘Emboldened’ Taliban bans Afghan women from looking at men

A new edict also forbids talking too loudly, singing or reading the Koran in public.

Taliban sacks hundreds of soldiers because they can’t grow beards

The militant group has also destroyed thousands of musical instruments in Afghanistan.

Taylor Swift terror suspect 'wanted to kill a large crowd'

The pop star's Vienna shows were cancelled after a foiled terrorist plot.

'We're going to die up here': SAS hero on siege and survival in Kabul

An ex-soldier's explosive new book opens up on New Zealand SAS operations in Afghanistan.

Mother jailed for forcing daughter to marry her killer in Oz

Ruqia Haidari was considered 'bewa', as she was already divorced.

Black Caps to face Afghanistan in historic test match

The test will take place about a month before the India series gets under way.

‘This is real life’: A Kiwi nurse shares her story from inside Afghanistan

At 37, Catherine Flanigan has worked in some of the most troubled parts of the world.

Emotional Harry to woman whose husband was killed in Afghanistan: 'You don't have to be sad'

Duke of Sussex recalls personal grief during a tearful conversation.

The Taliban has sights set on wooing tourists to Afghanistan

The number of foreign tourists visiting post-war Afghanistan has been steadily increasing.

Hamiltonian helps South Sudan fight challenges

Lieutenant Colonel Sheree Alexander is leading a United Nations Mission.

'I get bored': Ram raiding Hamilton teen tells judge

The teen, from Afghanistan, got swept up in ram-raid crime that swept through the Waikato.

Should you visit Afghanistan? Tour company inviting Kiwis back to Bamyan

Now is the time to return to Afghanistan, says tour company started by Afghan expats.

Matthew Hooton: Helen Clark’s anti-Americanism on show

OPINION: Clark judged that all Washington’s friends, including NZ, ought to help.

A father, an earthquake and the desperate search for a missing son

New York Times: Noor Ahmad is on a harrowing hunt to find his 5-year-old son.

Third 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Afghanistan within one week

The previous earthquakes flattened whole villages and killed over 2000 people.

Women and children most affected in Afghanistan quake - UN

The quake killed more than 2000 people across Herat province.

Earthquake in Afghanistan: Another 6.3 magnitude quake near Herat

The previous quake a few days ago killed more than 2000 people.