New ZealandAfghan President meets NZ Governor-GeneralNew Zealand's Governor-General Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman were among a group of dignitaries who met Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul.03 Apr 10:06 PM
New ZealandAfghanistan war costs top $300mThe war in Afghanistan has cost the New Zealand taxpayer about $300 million, the Defence Force says, as our final contingent of troops prepares to withdraw later this month.02 Apr 07:04 PM
OpinionRachel Smalley: Humanity comes firstThe first time I encountered Hazara was in Kabul in 2008. I had placed my life in the hands of Khalib, an Afghan translator.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ troops to stay in AfghanistanTwenty-seven New Zealand troops will stay on in Afghanistan for about a year following the withdrawal of the NZ Provincial Reconstruction Team, Prime Minister John Key has announced.18 Feb 04:38 AM
New ZealandArmy heads defend combat trainingArmy chiefs and the Defence Minister have hit back at claims that ill-prepared soldiers were sent into combat in Afghanistan.16 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandArmy training blastedA leaked report has strongly criticised the training given to an army contingent sent to Afghanistan which lost five of its members in combat.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandXmas with the troopsIt'll be the last Christmas New Zealand Defence Force troops spend in Afghanistan. Our final rotation of soldiers will return home by the end of April next year.24 Dec 08:51 PM
RoyalsPrince Harry kills his first Taliban commanderPrince Harry has killed his first Taliban commander.23 Dec 05:02 PM
New ZealandEx-Afghan interpreters to get NZ asylumFormer Afghan interpreters who have worked with the New Zealand-led Provincial Reconstruction Team in the last two years will be offered refuge here under a widened assistance package, the Government has announced.12 Dec 01:44 AM
WorldAirstrike kills Taliban boss - KeyA senior Taliban leader thought to be behind a roadside bombing in which three New Zealand soldiers died has reportedly been killed by coalition forces.25 Nov 07:17 PM
WorldHuge effort to bring army homeThe Australian Army is about to find out that deciding to pull out of Afghanistan is one thing. Getting home is something else again.12 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionRev. Jesse Jackson: Obama still righting old wrongsThe US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.05 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandSAS revenge attack claims rejectedThe Defence Force has rejected claims SAS troops have been sent to Afghanistan to carry out a revenge attack over the deaths of five New Zealand soldiers in August.31 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandNo SAS 'revenge mission'John Key has denied a report that SAS troops have been re-deployed to Afghanistan to carry out a "revenge mission" for the killings of five New Zealand soldiers.30 Oct 07:15 PM
New ZealandAfghan interpreters to get NZ asylumDefence Minister Jonathan Coleman is home from the Middle East and has confirmed NZ will offer asylum to 23 Afghan interpreters working with Kiwi soldiers.25 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandAfghan interpreters to be given asylumUp to 26 Afghan interpreters will be given asylum in New Zealand when Kiwi troops withdraw from Bamiyan next April.25 Oct 04:36 AM
New ZealandSoldier's family request NZ burialThe family of a British soldier killed in Afghanistan have opted for a full military funeral and burial in New Zealand.10 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLabour: Don't abandon Afghan interpretersLabour is calling on the Government to offer Afghan interpreters who served alongside Kiwi troops a chance to resettle in New Zealand.08 Oct 04:48 AM
New ZealandTrust set up to aid families of soldiersA new fundraising trust has been set up to help families of New Zealand soldiers wounded or killed in Afghanistan.07 Oct 10:34 PM
