PremiumPremiumWorldFemale judges in Afghanistan are now jobless and in hidingNew York Times: They fear that they or their loved ones could be tracked down and killed.21 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandAfghanistan rescue mission gets 11 NZ citizens, residents and family outMfat said 11 Kiwi citizens got out of Kabul last night with help of the Qatar government.15 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandPetition calls for help Afghans facing 'systematic murder and execution'"They were brave and took a risk to support us".13 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldAfghan soldier who killed 3 Australians releasedWhereabouts of the former soldier unknown after he was released from custody.11 Oct 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'I never believed that would happen': After 20 years of war, an abrupt endNew York Times: Afghans reflect on the final months of fighting.11 Oct 04:00 AM
WorldSpain to evacuate more Afghan familiesDefense Minister Margarita Robles says, 'Spain does not leave anyone behind'.10 Oct 05:59 PM
New ZealandVisitor visas under Culturally Arranged Marriages will be processed during pandemic: INZVisitors under the category will be exempt from Covid-19 border restrictions.09 Oct 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor sale now: US-supplied weapons in Afghan gun shopsNew York Times: Taliban seized US weapons. Now, gun dealers are doing a brisk business.06 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDid Australia's most decorated soldier kill helpless Afghans?New York Times: Ben Roberts-Smith suing newspapers that accused him of unlawful killings.03 Oct 11:07 PM
WorldAfghan women rise up against Taliban and restriction on rightsThe regime is battling a new revolution from those they seek to oppress.30 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldUS military boss calls Afghan war a 'strategic failure'He delivered a blunt assessment of a war that cost 2461 American lives.28 Sep 06:54 PM
WorldTaliban issue no-shave order to barbers in Afghan provinceOne barbershop owner said he hoped the Taliban would reconsider their demands.27 Sep 11:36 PM
WorldGruesome display: Taliban hangs bodies to teach a 'lesson'Footage showed crowds gathering around the crane and peering up at the body.26 Sep 01:22 AM
WorldAfghan man trying to get to New Zealand killed by TalibanA man trying to get a NZ visa has reportedly been killed by the Taliban.25 Sep 01:02 AM
World'Very necessary': Taliban vows to bring back executions, warns world of interferingPunishments like executions and amputations of hands to return under Taliban rule.23 Sep 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBiden declared the war over. But wars go onNew York Times: There are no longer US troops in Afghanistan, but America's wars go on.23 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA botched drone strike in Kabul started with the wrong carNew York Times: Errant strike killed 10 civilians, raising issue of reliability of info.22 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | A humble plea from a Tampa refugeeOPINION: Zakaria Hazaranejad asks New Zealand to do more for Afghans.22 Sep 01:00 AM
World'World came together to help': Afghan girls soccer team given asylumA moment of joy as Afghanistan's girls soccer team granted asylum.21 Sep 11:40 PM
Technology'The world must wake up': UN chief outlines crisis that needs fixingGuterres speaks of hope in face of 'cascade of crises'.21 Sep 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA harsh new reality for Afghan women and girls in Taliban-run schoolsNew York Times: New government likely to severely restrict education for girls and women.20 Sep 09:12 PM
TravelFemale cabin crew grounded as Taliban-run carrier eyes new flightsFemale cabin crew and employees fear their livelihoods and travel freedoms are over.20 Sep 12:23 AM
WorldTaliban fighters ride pedalos on lake as female employees told to stay homeImages on social media show militants on a lake as restrictions on females continue.19 Sep 11:21 PM
World'Really troublesome': Taliban replace ministry for women with 'virtue' authoritiesWomen's affairs ministry is now the ministry for 'Prevention of Vice'.18 Sep 09:12 PM
Black Caps'Could've been much worse': NZ great slams call to send Black Caps to PakistanFormer cricketer Glenn Turner says "I was hoping it [the tour] wouldn't happen".17 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldUS admits drone strike in Kabul only killed civiliansThe Pentagon earlier said the strike had targeted an ISIS militant.17 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThis is life in rural Afghanistan after the Taliban takeoverNew York Times: Rural Afghanistan sees drop in violence after 20 years of fighting.15 Sep 08:40 PM
New ZealandOpen letter to NZ Government: Stop dragging your feet on Afghanistan"We now call on you to do more".15 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldOnce inmates, Taliban now in charge in a Kabul prisonThe prison was notorious for its abuse, torture, and severe overcrowding.14 Sep 05:33 AM
New ZealandGovernment considering 'phase two' Afghanistan evacuation plansCabinet to go over proposals next week, Herald understands.14 Sep 02:00 AM
WorldFall of Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman boasts of eluding US raidsZabiullah Mujahid said he had an 'uncanny' ability to evade US soldiers.13 Sep 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA million Afghan children could die in 'most perilous hour,' UN warnsNew York Times: Afghans risk running out of food just as winter sets in.13 Sep 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Where to now for America?OPINION: Stephen Hoadley asks what has been learned and where do we go from here.13 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldAfghan mum murdered by Taliban with baby still in her armsA woman who protested against the Taliban's brutal regime was killed just two days later.13 Sep 05:17 AM
