Latest from Afghanistan

Second NZDF officer points to former Minister amid 'cover-up' allegations

Top military brass are facing questions about a file that contradicted the public story.

Afghan town's first female mayor awaits her assassination

New York Times: Zarifa Ghafari has said that she fully expects to be assassinated.

War in Afghanistan: Remembering a fallen US soldier, and his tender love story

More than 2300 US military have died in Afghanistan over 18 years. James Johnston was one.

To disrupt elections, Taliban turn to an old tactic - destroying cell towers

New York Times: Destruction of towers stopped officials from contacting election workers.

'Damning allegations': Decorated Aussie soldier in Afghanistan investigation

Australia's most decorated soldier is reportedly being investigated over Afghan death.

RSA: 'Yellow food, pokie machines, cheap alcohol' while modern veterans miss out

RSA under pressure as contemporary military veterans lose safety net.

David Fisher: NZ Defence Force's extraordinary incompetence on display

Opinion: Evidence shows defence officials ignored evidence that civilians may have died.

For Afghans scarred by war, 'peace can't bring my love back'

New York Times: Those caught in the hopeless grind of the conflict share their thoughts.

Children among 63 dead after suicide bomber attack at wedding

At least 182 also wounded at Afghanistan bombing.

Afghan-Kiwi's plea to reunite with family

"We are really worried about my brother's safety in Afghanistan."

NZSAS stopped 15 'spectacular' attacks by terrorists

New details of NZSAS action in Afghanistan include stopping massive terror attacks.

Ardern and Peters meet security heavyweights

Iran and China are likely to be discussed at Winston Peters' dinner.

For Afghan civilians, road between life and death is narrow - and mined

New York Times: "There dreams will be buried with them."

Bin Laden's son and successor confirmed dead

Hamza bin Laden was a favourite son of the former al-Qaeda leader.

An Afghan candidate wrote his will, then survived a suicide squad

New York Times: On the first day of the presidential campaign he was met with a car bomb.

'Unavoidable' civilian deaths allowed, Burnham probe hears

Questions have also been raised about whether the NZDF "aided and "abetted" torture.