At Kabul's airport, the situation grows increasingly dire
New York Times: Thousands of desperate Afghans are trying to flee the Taliban.
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Chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal 'boost to militant Islam'
President to address the nation for third time in a week, in an effort to quell criticism.
'Imbecilic': Ex-UK leader Tony Blair slams Afghan withdrawal
Blair accuses Joe Biden of being "in obedience to an imbecilic political slogan".
First Kiwis evacuated from Afghanistan
A second group of New Zealanders is expected to be evacuated as soon as possible.
Afghanistan: Seven killed in crowd crush at Kabul airport
Crowds outside the airport are trying to flee the Taliban after Afghanistan fell to them.
Taliban 'mock US' with propaganda photo
Video also shows elite unit in full military gear with modern US-made weapons.
'Saudi Arabia of lithium': Taliban sits on $1 trillion of minerals, China may seek business
Afghanistan's vast supplies of lithium key to global push to develop green technologies.
Harry and Meghan's awkward royal snub
Harry and Meghan have turned their backs on Kate Middleton's projects in a palace snub.
'Leave Kabul ASAP': Evacuating people 'being crushed to death'
"I've seen many bad things, but right now I can't think of anything worse." - UK reporter.
PM: Afghan rescue effort 'hampered', 'too soon' to increase refugee intake
It comes as other nations pledge to increase refugee quotas as the crisis deepens.
Exclusive: Taliban leader vows safe exit of NZ nationals from Kabul
Hard-line Islamist group wants strong relationship with NZ government as nation rebuilds.
Afghan woman set on fire by Taliban for 'bad cooking', others used as sex slaves
Women being forced to cook for the militants; girls as young as 12 traded as sex slaves.
US helicopters pick up Kabul evacuees
US President Joe Biden pledged firmly to bring all Americans home from Afghanistan.
Horrifying execution: Taliban kill police chief to show power
Taliban had said "they pardoned all former govt officials" and no need for anyone to flee.
For America, and Afghanistan, the post-9/11 era ends painfully
New York Times: An era that began two decades ago has drawn to a close.
Frontline: Kiwi journalist witnesses historic fall of Kabul
"There are very few journalists left," says NZ-born Al Jazeera correspondent.
Greece worried Afghan unrest will revive migrant crisis
Turkey is home to 3.6 million Syrians, but Greece has its everlasting financial woes.
'No way out': Afghan forces hunted, hiding and praying for salvation
New York Times: Militants are searching for Afghan soldiers and security officials.
Afghanistan falls: First Kiwis safely evacuated from Kabul airport
MFAT warns the situation is fragile and "changing rapidly".
Hundreds of Afghan refugee bids on stalled Immigration list
Oldest refugee application from interpreter-linked family is March 2015.
Taliban face dissent over new rule as economic crisis beckons
The Taliban will need international recognition if they are to save the crumbling economy.
'Take our children': Taliban block evacuees at airport
Thousands desperate to leave Afghanistan await their chance amid confusion.
Taliban block evacuees at airport, shoot at crowd - reports
The jihadi group has previously said it would allow safe passage for evacuees.
With Afghan collapse, Moscow takes charge in Central Asia
New York Times: Pakistan, China and Russia gained broad influence in security matters.
Opinion | As the Taliban's grip on Afghanistan tightens, New Zealand must commit to taking more refugees
Opinion: It is government's responsibility to help those who once helped our efforts.
Allies embraced Biden. Did Kabul lay bare 'great illusion'
US President's decision to get out of Afghanistan put an end to Europe's adulation of him.
Taliban hunting Western aides
UN document reveals Taliban fighters are threatening to take family members hostage.
'So predictable': Ignored warnings led to chaotic Afghanistan evacuation
US officials estimate that as many as 10,000 Americans remain in Afghanistan.
Taliban laughing about idea of 'women politicians' goes viral
The jihadi group has promised to uphold women's rights.
No extra Afghan refugees, says NZ
NZ will not accept more Afghan refugees following a meeting of immigration ministers.
Taliban kill protesters who dared to take down their flag
One person was killed, fuelling fears of further tyranny from the militants.
Mercy dash to Kabul: NZ military plane leaves for evacuation mission
NZDF would not confirm whether any special forces operatives were on board.
Kiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ base
Bamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".
'Pool of blood, loved ones around her': Taliban kill woman for not wearing burqa
The Taliban said it would honour women's rights. A day later they murdered a woman.