Lawyer Deborah Manning chucks a potential spanner into the works of NZSAS inquiry.

Defence inquiry finds NZ did not provoke gunfight but "fell below professional standards".

Former PM spends time with a women's empowerment group in Afghanistan.

He was groomed to lead one of the world's deadliest terror groups.

Fears the enemy Russians were coming to New Zealand spurred fake news and forts.

Acting secretary of defense has made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan.

The devastating attack follows earlier brazen assaults by the Taliban around the country.

The suicide bombing in Syria was claimed by the Islamic State.

Pelosi accuses Trump of imperilling the safety of lawmakers and troops.

Mother believes Ray Mahu, who hasn't been seen since December 3, has gone 'walkabout'.

"I don't think he tells the truth": retired US army general on the president.

Ray Mahu has not been heard from since December 3 and family just want him to come home.

Limited public hearings planned for NZSAS probe.

Trump's decision to withdraw US forces from Syria has caught his own party by surprise.

The young Pakistani peace activist is now also the godmother of a 130 thousand tonne boat.

But in a cruel irony she has only received $96 and won't see the rest for years.

Afghani interpreter Azim Kazimi's family cannot afford to fly him to NZ for treatment.

Second day of two-day hearing focused on privacy concerns v public confidence.

Critics say hearings must be open so the public can have faith in the outcome.

NZDF's full narrative on the NZSAS raid behind an official inquiry starting next week.

United States blamed for conflict that shows no sign of ending after 17 years.

Kiwi bravery and sacrifice will be honoured in a sculpture at Le Quesnoy.

Brigadier-General Jeffrey Smiley was shot in Kandahar province on October 18.

NZDF blocked Craig Wilson's account of the infamous battle - but now it can be told.

Evidence and testimony at inquiry into NZSAS said to be too sensitive for public airing.

Labour and NZ First initially opposed the Iraq deployment but have now extended it.

Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle are now facing a new fight — against each other.

The Taliban has fired a pair of rockets toward the presidential palace in Kabul.

Afghan forces launched a lightning operation in northern Kunduz province today.

Islamic State is the greatest threat for residents of eastern Afghanistan.