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.

The disclosure came during the second day of the Inquiry into Operation Burnham.

Intelligence and military concerns on classified information challenged as probe opens.

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.

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.

Family of Osama bin Laden fear his son is intent on "avenging his father's death".

Passports that carry most visa-free access have been identified.

Colonel says minister should be more careful about the publications he publicly backs.

Afghans who risked themselves and their families to help New Zealand troops become Kiwis.

Sergeant killed 3 Taliban fighters with a hammer when his pistol failed during cave raid.

The group chucked in their 9-5 jobs for an around-the-world adventure.

A few words Prince Harry uttered back in 2013 could have terrifying consequences.

Defence minister Ron Mark "very disappointed" over NZDF's changing story on NZSAS raid.

NZDF wrongly told the Beehive it sent the NZSAS into battle with a collateral damage ban.

A coordinated double suicide bombing hit central Kabul.

NZDF mistakenly gave Sir John Key a cast-iron assurance over civilian deaths.

A suicide bomber in Kabul killed at least 31 people and 54 wounded.

Ardern learning the language - and lessons - of international diplomacy