WorldFirst British journalist killed in Afghanistan was 'only a matter of time'The defence correspondent of the <i>Sunday Mirror</i> newspaper has become the first British journalist to be killed while covering the war in Afghanistan.10 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandAfghanistan tops Key's agenda for Clinton visitPM keen to hear Hillary Clinton's views on what progress has been made towards establishing a corruption-free Government in Afghanistan.10 Jan 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Robert Fisk:</i> Shady dealings and the enemies withinBombing by double agent highlights vulnerability of CIA.06 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldUgly embassy fortress proves US expects no affectionThe closure of the US embassy in Yemen highlights how vulnerable embassy facilities and its workers are in the age of the suicide bomber writes Patrick Cockburn.04 Jan 07:28 PM
OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan:</i> 'What if' is something to ponder before future starts01 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldLock 'em up, then let 'em go - US forces try new strategyModelled on how Sunni nationalist groups in Iraq were induced to turn their backs on al Qaeda, the first examples of the new US policy of "reconciling" the Taleban are now being seen.14 Dec 07:55 PM
PoliticsNZ sending enough troops, says new US AmbassadorThe US will not ask New Zealand to send more troops to Afghanistan as part of Barack Obama's final surge, its new ambassador to Wellington says.09 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandObama orders final Afghan pushBarack Obama has announced he will send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan despite growing pessimism about the war.02 Dec 03:00 PM
WorldDiggers' dog comes back from the deadIn the wilds of war-torn Afghanistan, a US soldier came across a local man accompanied by a smart-looking black dog.12 Nov 03:00 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer</i>: Afghan poll shambles gives Obama a get-out opportunity05 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldTaleban ambush targeted newly arrived NZ troopsNew Zealand troops were fortunate not to be killed in a Taleban ambush.02 Nov 03:00 PM
