New ZealandSoldier's funeral: 'Jack, you lived your dream'The body of New Zealander Private Jack Howard was carried into St Paul's Cathedral in Wellington today by his British Army comrades and farewelled after the funeral by a three-volley salute from NZ soldiers he served with.21 Dec 05:43 AM
New ZealandWikiLeaks: Wellington pushed hard for Japan to help in AfghanistanLabour and National governments have unsuccessfully tried to get Japan to join us in Bamyan province, documents show.20 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldChill revives memories of bitter battleWinter in Belgium's Ardennes will forever be linked with Nazi Germany's last great offensive of World War II.17 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldAfghanistan going poorly for US - reportUS intelligence agencies have given a pessimistic account of military progress in Afghanistan.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier had been 'a rising star'Tributes to Private John 'Jack' Howard, reveal a brave man known to his British mates as 'Kiwi'.07 Dec 08:28 PM
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
WorldPolio epidemic in CongoA sudden epidemic of polio has ravaged the Democratic Republic of Congo.05 Dec 04:30 PM
RoyalsSwedish royal family hit by fresh Nazi allegationsSweden's royal family has been rocked by a new scandal.02 Dec 04:30 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
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> South Korea and allies between a rock and a hard place29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM: Wikileaks release may cause 'embarrassment'John Key says leaked cables from the US Embassy in Wellington, which form part of this week's massive Wikileaks release, "could cause some embarrassment".29 Nov 01:39 AM
