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
New ZealandClinton bound to raise NZ's role in Afghanistan: PMPrime Minister John Key and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may discuss New Zealand's involvement in Afghanistan.28 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldRussia signs up to support Afghan warRussia has agreed to return to the war in Afghanistan.27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ intelligence activities revealed in banned bookA book about the war in Afghanistan reveals details of the activities of New Zealand intelligence teams there.06 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldMPs to vote on strategy for Afghan withdrawalBritain is facing calls to set out a detailed timetable for the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.05 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Thomas<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Taking the high ground on drugs and warIt's all very well for <i>Time</i> magazine to wring its hands over the wretched women of Afghanistan, but what about innocent children in Massachusetts?27 Aug 05:30 PM
World<i>Aust election:</i> Death at war casts shadow over talksThe shadow of Afghanistan again fell across the formation of Australia's new Government yesterday.25 Aug 07:30 PM
New ZealandRenewed calls to bring SAS homeThe Green Party wants to bring our most elite troops home from Afghanistan following reports of links to the torture of prisoners.15 Aug 02:50 AM
New ZealandEmotional farewell for slain soldierIn a warehouse packed with dignitaries and military officers, mourners today heard how NZ had lost a fine young leader, 28-year-old Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell.11 Aug 02:49 AM
