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<i>Editorial:</i> PM's caveats on soldiers unrealistic

SAS will face stronger Taleban

New Zealand's decision yesterday to send the SAS back to Afghanistan came as the top US general there warned that the Taleban are gaining the upper hand.

Defence report hints at drug culture

NZ troops head to Malaysia

Afghanistan Assignment: Security forces (2009)

Patrick Gower talks to the Afghani Air Force commander and two police recruits about protecting their country. (July 2009)

Glimmers of hope for land stuck in the past

RNZAF planes 'not for flying'

SAS going back to war a line-ball call - PM

Suicide donkeys part of life in Kabul

Watch out for donkeys - they could be rigged with bombs.