TravelShould you visit Afghanistan? Tour company inviting Kiwis back to BamyanNow is the time to return to Afghanistan, says tour company started by Afghan expats.24 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Helen Clark’s anti-Americanism on showOPINION: Clark judged that all Washington’s friends, including NZ, ought to help.11 Jan 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA father, an earthquake and the desperate search for a missing sonNew York Times: Noor Ahmad is on a harrowing hunt to find his 5-year-old son.17 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldThird 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Afghanistan within one weekThe previous earthquakes flattened whole villages and killed over 2000 people.15 Oct 05:51 AM
WorldWomen and children most affected in Afghanistan quake - UNThe quake killed more than 2000 people across Herat province.12 Oct 07:35 PM
WorldEarthquake in Afghanistan: Another 6.3 magnitude quake near HeratThe previous quake a few days ago killed more than 2000 people.11 Oct 02:49 AM
WorldDesperate people dig out dead and injured from quakes that killed over 2,000 in AfghanistanSaturday's magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a densely-populated area.08 Oct 10:27 PM
WorldMore than 2000 dead after 6.3 magnitude quake in AfghanistanSix villages have been destroyed, hundreds of civilians have been buried under debris.08 Oct 05:55 AM
Cricket World CupAfghanistan v Bangladesh live updates: Cricket World Cup 2023Live updates of Afghanistan v Bangladesh.07 Oct 04:45 AM
Cricket World CupBangladesh v Afghanistan: All you need to knowTwo teams that need to start their tournaments well.06 Oct 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘My phone rang. It was the Taliban’: Meet the Aussie journalist fighting for Afghan womenTimes: As a baby she was smuggled out of Kabul. Now the journalist is fighting for others.21 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandSister, 14, had to break news of siblings' deaths in horrific tanker crash to parentsThe teen had to translate news of the deaths to her parents on behalf of police.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey shot at her. They forced her from her home. She won’t stop fighting for girlsNew York Times: Khalida Popal helped save Afghan female football players from the Taliban.21 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
World'No need to rebel': Taliban plan to stay in power indefinitelyThe ban was the first in a flurry of restrictions that keep Afghan women from education.15 Aug 09:04 PM
WorldTaliban settle as rulers, women and girls pay the priceThe Taliban face no significant opposition that could topple them.15 Aug 02:44 AM
WorldIS claims responsibility for suicide bomber that killed 54An Afghan branch of IS has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Pakistan.31 Jul 10:26 PM
WorldUN says it has been forced to cut food aid to millionsThe World Food Program has seen cuts to assistance in 38 of 86 countries.29 Jul 10:48 PM
WorldDozens die in flash floods in Afghanistan and PakistanOfficials say heavy flooding from seasonal rains has killed at least 44 people.24 Jul 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSAS trooper talks about fighting in Afghanistan - and the post-war help he can't findGregg Johnson suffers memory loss - is it an injury from the War on Terror?14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo accused of swindling Afghan refugees plead not guiltyDefence counsel for the accused are expecting about 24,000 pages of disclosure.13 Jul 04:22 AM
World'All he wanted was a chance': Afghan who fled to US for better life, shot and killedNasrat Ahmad Yar wanted a better life for his children after helping US forces.10 Jul 12:17 AM
New ZealandFall of Kabul: Pair tried charging fleeing Afghan evacuees; charges laidTwo men have appeared in court accused of seeking $450,000 in fees.20 Jun 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ’s drug problem and Iran's Revolutionary GuardOPINION: Trafficking through Iran can't be ignored, even by remote NZ, Forough Amin says.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAustralia’s ‘trial of the century’ stains its most decorated soldierNew York Times: A judge finds war crime allegations are substantially true.01 Jun 07:55 PM
WorldAustralia’s most decorated living veteran loses war crimes defamation caseBen Roberts-Smith unlawfully killed prisoners in Afghanistan, a judge rules.01 Jun 06:36 AM
WorldRights groups slam restrictions on Afghan womenThe Taliban barred females from public spaces and most jobs, and banned education.27 May 12:01 AM
WorldTaliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airportThe Islamic State militant was killed during a series of battles earlier this month.27 Apr 01:50 AM
WorldVeterans testify of ‘catastrophic’ impact of Afghan collapseActive service members describe harrowing withdrawal from Afghanistan.08 Mar 11:05 PM
WorldWomen’s Day highlights eroded progress as 'patriarchy fights back'Gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change: UN head.08 Mar 06:29 PM
WorldUK govt admits tough new plan to stop Channel migrants 'pushes law'“If you enter Britain illegally, you will be detained and swiftly removed,” govt says.07 Mar 06:49 PM
WorldMigrant boat breaks apart off Italy, at least 45 deadA months-old baby and a boy of 8 were reported among the dead.26 Feb 05:30 PM
WorldSuffocated to death: 18 migrants found dead in truck, seven people arrestedGrisly discovery found in compartment beneath load of lumber.19 Feb 05:19 PM
WorldA glance at the world’s deadliest quakes in past 25 yearsA magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria, killing thousands of people.07 Feb 08:41 PM
