WorldUS, UK and Afghan troops seize Taleban's largest townAmerican, Afghan and British troops have seized the largest Afghan town controlled by the Taleban.13 Feb 08:41 PM
New ZealandViolent offenders to get maximum sentence for third offenceThe Govt says its three-strike policy, which was agreed with Act today, will ensure repeat violent offenders get the harshest possible sentences.19 Jan 03:43 AM
WorldTaliban make 'undetectable' bombs out of woodTaliban fighters have developed a deadly new generation of their most lethal weapon, the improvised explosive device, or IED, which is almost undetectable because it has no metal or electronic parts, military experts said last week.10 Jan 10:39 PM
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
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
Opinion<i>Tracey Barnett:</i> Key can colour war beige, but Kiwi blood will still be red13 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
