PremiumPremiumWorldHow the CIA tracked the leader of Al-QaedaNew York Times: The US search for Ayman al-Zawahri spanned decades.02 Aug 11:54 PM
WorldUS strike shows Afghanistan still terror baseThe US stands by the decision to withdraw from Afghanistan after 20 years of war.02 Aug 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAl-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri led a life of secrecy and violenceNew York Times: Ayman al-Zawahri was a key plotter of September 11 attacks.02 Aug 01:58 AM
WorldSri Lanka collapse: Who's next?Several more nations are in similar straits and on the brink of breakdown.11 Jul 06:40 PM
WorldRussia working on Taliban ties, Putin says in TajikistanPutin wants all ethnic groups to run Afghanistan, he says in first trip abroad since war.29 Jun 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'We have nothing:' Afghan quake survivors despair over recoveryNew York Times: Devastating blow for area that has seen unrelenting hardship for decades.27 Jun 02:30 AM
WorldAfghanistan earthquake: Survivors dig by hand, death toll could riseAfghanistan's deadliest quake in two decades killed 1,000 – and the toll could still rise.23 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldAfghanistan earthquake kills at least 1000 people, deadliest in decadesA powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan.22 Jun 07:55 PM
WorldAir Force: Crew not at fault for Afghan deaths in evacuationUnclear how many killed during chaotic evacuation at airport.14 Jun 02:47 AM
WorldTaliban order female TV presenters to cover their facesTaliban rulers ordered female presenters on TV channels to cover their faces on air.20 May 12:21 AM
WorldUS troop pullout was key factor in Afghan collapseUS troops pulled from Afghanistan were key factors in the collapse of nation's military.18 May 02:53 AM
World'We are human': Taliban burqa edict met with fear and distrustThe Taliban has recently ruled women must be covered in a full burqa when in public.08 May 06:18 PM
WorldTaliban order women to cover up head to toeThe Taliban has faced intense backlash after reneging on promises of female freedoms.07 May 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith spate of attacks, Isis begins bloody new chapter in AfghanistanNew York Times: At least 100 people have died in terrorist attacks over past two weeks.01 May 11:14 PM
WorldAfghanistan blasts kill at least 10, injure dozensThe explosions had all the hallmarks of a deadly Islamic State affiliate.21 Apr 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cowboys': Inside the SAS battle that saw Kiwis testify against AustraliansStatements from NZSAS troopers reveal the details behind claims of Australian war crimes.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDavid Fisher: Why our NZSAS spoke up on Aussie 'war crimes'OPINION: This is why our special forces were willing to testify against Australia's.05 Apr 05:35 AM
TravelNo man, no travel: Taliban blocks unaccompanied women from flightsDozens of women were denied flights home due to a lack of male guardians.29 Mar 07:34 PM
World'They broke our hearts': Despair at education ban for girls by TalibanThe Taliban are yet to explain the decision to ban education for women, despite promises.24 Mar 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTaliban renege on promise to reopen girls' schools in AfghanistanNew York Times: Students were told to turn up to class on Wednesday - then sent home.23 Mar 08:55 PM
New Zealand'Disgraceful': Hipkins disclosed Charlotte Bellis' personal information despite Mfat urging him not toIt 'misled the public and resulted in vicious online personal attacks' her lawyer says.10 Mar 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSmuggling industry booms as Afghans try to flee countryNew York Times: The smuggling trade - of people, drugs and money - is booming.09 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldSuicide bombing kills 56 at mosque in PakistanSuicide bomber struck inside a Muslim mosque in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar.04 Mar 09:58 PM
WorldAfghanistan famine: 'I saw a young girl sold by her parents for food'Almost half the children in Afghanistan are at risk of acute malnutrition.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force facing fresh cover-up claim over infamous NZSAS raidChief Ombudsman warns of serious concerns over missing information.24 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandCharlotte Bellis MIQ dispute resurfaces: Stop laughing, MP tells diplomatGet real about pregnant broadcaster 'privacy breach', MPs tell diplomat.17 Feb 02:51 AM
WorldSix months of Taliban: Afghans safer, poorer, less hopefulAfghanistan has undergone a dramatic transformation in half a year of Taliban rule.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi on Ukraine front line: Invasion would be 'very bloody, very brutal'An assault on capital Kiev could see urban warfare on scale not seen since WW2.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfghanistan's health care system is collapsing under stressNew York Times: Hospitals struggling amid cash shortage and surge of disease.07 Feb 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'No future here': More than 1 million Afghans flee as economy collapsesNew York Times: Around 4000-5000 people are estimated to be crossing into Iran each day.03 Feb 01:26 AM
World'Shoot him': Decorated soldier 'ordered execution' of unarmed Afghan manAustralia's decorated veteran also ordered another soldier to shoot an elderly man.02 Feb 10:14 PM
OpinionRetiring flawed MIQ: Confusion, concern highlighted in Charlotte Bellis caseJournalist Charlotte Bellis highlighted confusion and concern over NZ's MIQ system.02 Feb 07:26 PM
New Zealand'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreterThe extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCharlotte Bellis considering legal options after Hipkins' alleged privacy breachThe pregnant Kiwi journalist says minister shared personal details without her consent.01 Feb 12:20 AM
