WorldAfghanistan going poorly for US - reportUS intelligence agencies have given a pessimistic account of military progress in Afghanistan.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandShot soldier 'his own man' - motherThe 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."07 Dec 05:35 AM
New ZealandPM: 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.06 Dec 10:14 PM
New ZealandKiwi killed in Afghanistan identifiedThe 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.06 Dec 08:58 PM
WorldKarzai linked to Taleban releasesStaff at the US Embassy in Kabul are concerned about unauthorised releases of prisoners which have been happening.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandClinton bound to raise NZ's role in Afghanistan: PMPrime Minister John Key and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may discuss New Zealand's involvement in Afghanistan.28 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldRussia signs up to support Afghan warRussia has agreed to return to the war in Afghanistan.27 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelTravel 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.18 Oct 01:00 PM
New ZealandNZ intelligence activities revealed in banned bookA book about the war in Afghanistan reveals details of the activities of New Zealand intelligence teams there.06 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldDrone strategy may fuel al Qaeda desire for revengeThis month's strikes are said to have killed more than 100 people in remote tribal areas - many of them, inevitably will have been civilians. 29 Sep 09:13 PM
