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Tracey Barnett: Watch out for our leaders and their tall tales of war
Our misplaced trust in the Government over our role in a far-off war has come back to haunt us.

Gillard vows troops will stay in Afghanistan
Australian troops will remain in Afghanistan - possibly beyond the present exit target of 2014.

Finding a way to deal with the Taleban
UK journalist James Fergusson tackled questions on the Taleban at the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival.

Gwynne Dyer: Bin Laden's prospects died long before he did
Terrorist leader's al-Qaeda enterprise has been moribund for years, writes Gwynne...

Al Qaeda leader's killing 'blessing and curse for Kiwi troops'
The death of Osama bin Laden will aid those who want New Zealand troops out of Afghanistan.

Bin Laden: From pious teen to the 'personification of evil'
The most intense manhunt in history finally caught up with Osama bin Laden.

Editorial: Bin Laden's death symbolic victory for US
If there is a day that a 'war on terror' can end, it might have been yesterday.

Security forces scramble to find Taleban escapees
Nato and Afghan security forces are trying desperately to round up some of the 475 escaped Taleban prisoners.

NZ SAS prisoners tortured - report
Fresh questions are being raised about New Zealand's elite SAS soldiers and their role in detaining prisoners and then handing them on to other forces who may have tortured them. At least three people, including one child, have reportedly..

In search of change for peace
James Fergusson tells David Larsen that he is less a risk taker than someone who follows stories where they lead.

Day in photos - April 4
Want to know what you've missed? Check out the day's news in photos from New Zealand and across the globe.

Court martial for Aussie soldiers
Two Australian Army Reserve soldiers will face a Sydney general court martial in July.