OpinionMatt McCarten: Our Afghanistan embarrassmentLast Sunday morning Matt McCarten was on TVNZ as a <i>Q+A</i> panelist.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandFriendly fire injuries regrettable - PMPrime Minister John Key said it was regrettable that two New Zealanders involved in conflict in Afghanistan were injured by friendly fire last year.26 Apr 07:26 AM
New ZealandInterim finding: NZ soldiers injured by friendly fireTwo New Zealand soldiers were injured by friendly fire during a heated battle in which two of their colleagues were killed in Afghanistan last year.25 Apr 07:28 PM
New ZealandAfghan interpreters arrive in NZThirty Afghan interpreters and their families arrived to start new lives in New Zealand today.22 Apr 05:40 AM
New ZealandEmotional welcome for NZ troopsThe last Kiwi troops to arrive home from Afghanistan have been given a hero's welcome tonight.20 Apr 07:05 AM
New ZealandKiwi legacy clear after conflictThe New Zealand-led Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), which has been central to providing security and development in Bamiyan for the past 10 years, will leave for good by the end of this month.06 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandExplosive-sniffing dogs of BamiyanFor Chuck and Yardley, the explosive-sniffing dogs of Bamiyan, nothing could be more fun than discovering a bomb on the side of the road.05 Apr 02:33 AM
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
