New ZealandSAS redeployed to AfghanistanPrime Minister John Key has confirmed the New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) deployment to Afghanistan will be extended for another year from April - but it will be around half the size of the current deployment.01 Feb 04:14 AM
WorldTaleban step up tactics to keep valley their ownThe Taleban is resorting to desperate measures to retain control in an Afghanistan region.31 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldSpy who trained Taliban diesThe godfather of the Taleban, one of Pakistan's most prominent retired spies, has died of a heart attack in the wilds of Waziristan while held captive by Islamist militants he helped spawn.25 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldSAS fired in self-defence - reportNZ SAS soldiers fired weapons in self-defence when they killed two security guards in Afghanistan on Christmas Eve, an investigation by the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force and the NZ Defence Force has found.14 Jan 05:30 AM
WorldAustralian man avoids Afghan death sentenceA former Australian soldier has been sentenced to 20 years in jail in Afghanistan for murdering a colleague.05 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandNZ SAS 'too disciplined' to have fired first, says former top soldierMajor General Lou Gardiner, the Chief of Army for three years until he retired last year after 39 years service, said he would back what the SAS troops said over anyone else.30 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandSAS 'fired on first' in Kabul battleThe Defence Force insists that New Zealand SAS troops in Afghanistan involved in a fatal shootout were fired upon first.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSAS soldiers fired in self defence - Defence ForceThe NZ Defence Force says SAS soldiers were acting in self defence when they led a raid on a factory in Afghanistan in which two soldiers were killed. 29 Dec 05:04 AM
New ZealandElite NZ soldiers in 'botched' Afghan raid - reportNew Zealand soldiers have been accused of being involved in a botched raid on a factory in Afghanistan which left two workers dead.28 Dec 11:09 PM
New ZealandOnline reunion brings family some Christmas cheerChief Petty Officer Steve Clarke received the best Christmas gift ever yesterday: Watching his children unwrap their presents.25 Dec 11:27 PM
New ZealandSolider makes mercy dash to sick dad from AfghanistanWhen his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer this week, Squadron Leader Steve Hall was determined to make it home from Afghanistan.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGenerosity of spirit in a rugged landDr Marc Shaw, serving in Afghanistan, writes about his experience of a Christmas far from home.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks: Wellington pushed hard for Japan to help in AfghanistanLabour and National governments have unsuccessfully tried to get Japan to join us in Bamyan province, documents show.20 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldAfghanistan going poorly for US - reportUS intelligence agencies have given a pessimistic account of military progress in Afghanistan.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandShot soldier 'his own man' - motherThe mother of a NZ soldier shot in Afghanistan told an emotional press conference today that if her son "wanted something, he did it", describing John Howard as a man "never prepared to accept less than the best."07 Dec 05:35 AM
New ZealandPM: Kiwi soldier's death 'very sad'The death of a New Zealander serving in the British Army in Afghanistan is "very sad", Prime Minister John Key says. The soldier is understood to be John "Jack" Howard.06 Dec 10:14 PM
New ZealandKiwi killed in Afghanistan identifiedThe New Zealand soldier killed in Afghanistan while serving with the British Army is understood to be John "Jack" Howard. Private Howard had been patrolling in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province when he was shot.06 Dec 08:58 PM
WorldKarzai linked to Taleban releasesStaff at the US Embassy in Kabul are concerned about unauthorised releases of prisoners which have been happening.02 Dec 04:30 PM
