New Zealand
Kiwis in Kabul: the nightmare of running a business in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Power cuts, exorbitant freight bills and endless problems jeopardise Kiwi Kabul business.
Latest from Afghanistan
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Hawke’s Bay man brings Kiwi aid to world’s most dangerous front lines
His charity now operates in six war-torn countries, bringing aid to 1.7 million people.
Frank Film - South Island Stories Episode 3: Fatima: A refugee's journey
Afghan refugee Fatima was just 19 when the Taliban swept through her country. Video / Frank Film
Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms
Fighting in Lebanon has intensified despite a supposed April 17 truce.
Truck accident kills 18 in Afghanistan
The truck was carrying Afghan families returning home from Pakistan.
Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter
The allegation dated back to an incident at Kiwi Base in Bamyan in 2013.
'I have no authority': NZDF member 'categorically' denies threatening to have interpreter killed
The man says he tried to help the interpreter with his immigration woes.
Rod Stewart praises King for putting 'little ratbag' Trump in his place
Stewart has previously attacked Trump over comments about UK troops in Afghanistan.
NZDF member had ability to carry out death threat, Afghan interpreter claims
But, the defence says, the interpreter was lying to get his wife off his back.
NZDF member accused of threatening to have Afghan interpreter killed
The interpreter wanted to talk to the minister about coming to NZ with his new wife.
Iran may send mine-carrying ‘kamikaze’ dolphins into Strait of Hormuz
The US is escorting stranded tankers through the strait under Project Freedom.
Letters: As Anzac Day nears, let’s not forget those who suffered horrors of war
OPINION: Ardern divided the country in a way no modern leader has done, a reader says.
Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith charged with five counts of war crime murder
Prosecutors allege the Afghan victims were detained, unarmed and under ADF control.
Inside four secret missions where NZSAS soldiers risked everything in Kabul
The Afghanistan missions are detailed in a new book by Ron Crosby about the elite force.
Hegseth asks top US Army officer to step down
General Randy George has been asked to take immediate retirement.
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilities
The Eid truce follows an air strike that Taliban say killed about 400 people.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly airstrike on drug rehab centre in Kabul
Pakistan insists it struck only Afghan military and 'terrorist' sites in the city.
56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN
Pakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.
Trump pursues Iranian decapitation without a plan for what comes next
Killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has left Iran’s future power structure unclear.
Blasts in Kabul as Afghan govt says it is responding to Pakistan attacks
Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes have killed 36 civilians since Thursday.
Golriz Ghahraman: Many NZ Iranians celebrating US action toward change
Iranian-New Zealanders describe joy, fear and grief as Tehran is bombed.
Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghanistan attacks border
Pakistan declares 'open war' as it hits Taliban sites in Kabul, Paktia and Kandahar.
An Afghan hero the Taliban didn’t expect
New York Times: Futsal player Alireza Ahmadi is part of the Hazara minority.
Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan
Afghan officials say at least 17 people died, including 12 children.