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Generosity of spirit in a rugged land
Dr Marc Shaw, serving in Afghanistan, writes about his experience of a Christmas far from home.
WikiLeaks: Wellington pushed hard for Japan to help in Afghanistan
Labour and National governments have unsuccessfully tried to get Japan to join us in Bamyan province, documents show.
Afghanistan going poorly for US - report
US intelligence agencies have given a pessimistic account of military progress in Afghanistan.
Shot soldier 'his own man' - mother
The mother of a NZ soldier shot in Afghanistan told an emotional press conference today that if her son "wanted something, he did it", describing John Howard as a man "never prepared to accept less than the best."
PM: Kiwi soldier's death 'very sad'
The death of a New Zealander serving in the British Army in Afghanistan is "very sad", Prime Minister John Key says. The soldier is understood to be John "Jack" Howard.
Kiwi killed in Afghanistan identified
The New Zealand soldier killed in Afghanistan while serving with the British Army is understood to be John "Jack" Howard. Private Howard had been patrolling in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province when he was shot.
Karzai linked to Taleban releases
Staff at the US Embassy in Kabul are concerned about unauthorised releases of prisoners which have been happening.
Clinton bound to raise NZ's role in Afghanistan: PM
Prime Minister John Key and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may discuss New Zealand's involvement in Afghanistan.
Travel book: <i>Tea with the Taliban: Travels in Afghanistan</i>
This book is the sort of journey it's great to read about from the comfort of your armchair.