New ZealandTwo accused of swindling Afghan refugees plead not guiltyDefence counsel for the accused are expecting about 24,000 pages of disclosure.13 Jul 04:22 AM
World'All he wanted was a chance': Afghan who fled to US for better life, shot and killedNasrat Ahmad Yar wanted a better life for his children after helping US forces.10 Jul 12:17 AM
New ZealandFall of Kabul: Pair tried charging fleeing Afghan evacuees; charges laidTwo men have appeared in court accused of seeking $450,000 in fees.20 Jun 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ’s drug problem and Iran's Revolutionary GuardOPINION: Trafficking through Iran can't be ignored, even by remote NZ, Forough Amin says.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAustralia’s ‘trial of the century’ stains its most decorated soldierNew York Times: A judge finds war crime allegations are substantially true.01 Jun 07:55 PM
WorldAustralia’s most decorated living veteran loses war crimes defamation caseBen Roberts-Smith unlawfully killed prisoners in Afghanistan, a judge rules.01 Jun 06:36 AM
WorldRights groups slam restrictions on Afghan womenThe Taliban barred females from public spaces and most jobs, and banned education.27 May 12:01 AM
WorldTaliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airportThe Islamic State militant was killed during a series of battles earlier this month.27 Apr 01:50 AM
WorldVeterans testify of ‘catastrophic’ impact of Afghan collapseActive service members describe harrowing withdrawal from Afghanistan.08 Mar 11:05 PM
WorldWomen’s Day highlights eroded progress as 'patriarchy fights back'Gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change: UN head.08 Mar 06:29 PM
WorldUK govt admits tough new plan to stop Channel migrants 'pushes law'“If you enter Britain illegally, you will be detained and swiftly removed,” govt says.07 Mar 06:49 PM
WorldMigrant boat breaks apart off Italy, at least 45 deadA months-old baby and a boy of 8 were reported among the dead.26 Feb 05:30 PM
WorldSuffocated to death: 18 migrants found dead in truck, seven people arrestedGrisly discovery found in compartment beneath load of lumber.19 Feb 05:19 PM
WorldA glance at the world’s deadliest quakes in past 25 yearsA magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria, killing thousands of people.07 Feb 08:41 PM
CrimeMassey murder: Man accused of killing AUT law student outside her home namedThe defendant was initially given suppression so that family in India could be notified.31 Jan 08:33 PM
WorldTaliban divided on UN appeal to restore women’s rightsUN urge Taliban to reverse their crackdown on women and girls.20 Jan 09:55 PM
WorldTaliban baffles with strange reveal of Afghanistan’s first ‘supercar’Taliban’s official spokesperson shares a video of the car doing donuts in the snow.16 Jan 06:02 PM
RoyalsPrince Harry blasts 'dangerous lie' about Afghanistan exploitsDuke of Sussex hits back about leaked excerpt from his book in Stephen Colbert interview.11 Jan 05:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Prince Harry’s Afghan killing revelation 'makes no sense'OPINION: Letters on New Zealand's detractors, the port and Covid cases.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldUN envoy meets with Afghan minister over ban on women in universitiesA UN envoy met with Afghan education minister to discuss the ban on women in universities.08 Jan 12:10 AM
RoyalsPrince Harry left RAF base on ‘urgent business’ when drug testers arrived unannounced - claimsDuke of Sussex had just returned from brother's Royal wedding.07 Jan 05:53 AM
Royals'Oh Spare Us': How UK media reacted to Prince Harry's bookHeadlines from the UK press show scorn and bewilderment as Harry's memoirs hit early.06 Jan 09:59 PM
RoyalsTaliban leader accuses Prince Harry of ‘war crimes’ after Afghanistan killing revelationsHarry detailed time fighting in Afghanistan, sparking disbelief - and Taliban response.06 Jan 05:06 PM
Royals‘I killed 25’: Prince Harry reveals staggering death toll as army pilot in AfghanistanThe Prince has gone into detail about his time as a soldier in Afghanistan.05 Jan 07:01 PM
WorldAfghans will die because of ban on women in NGOs, aid groups saySave the Children, World Vision suspend operations as millions on brink of famine.29 Dec 08:01 PM
WorldAfghanistan’s Taliban ban women from working for NGOsIt is the latest restrictive move by Afghanistan’s new rulers against women’s rights.24 Dec 11:10 PM
WorldTaliban minister defends women’s university banThe decree triggered a global backlash this week including in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar.22 Dec 05:05 PM
WorldTaliban bar women from university education in AfghanistanThis is the latest edict cracking down on women’s rights and freedoms.20 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandCommunity's shock after woman from 'Tampa' refugee family killedAfghan community in a state of shock after the killing of a young woman in Massey.20 Dec 04:00 PM
World10 killed in bombing of Afghan religious schoolA bomb blast hit a religious school in Afghanistan, killing at least 10 students.30 Nov 09:53 PM
WorldTaliban lash 12 people before crowded stadiumThree women and nine men had been convicted of theft or adultery.23 Nov 05:59 PM
WorldRussia recruiting US-trained Afghan commandos, claim vetsFighters abandoned by US withdrawal sign up for conflict in Ukraine.31 Oct 05:46 PM
WorldRussian attacks force fresh wave of Ukrainian refugees on EuropeHungary is facing a fresh wave of asylum seekers as outages force people from their homes.30 Oct 12:13 AM
WorldAfghan couple accuse US Marine of abducting their babyBitter court case unfolding to determine the fate of a little Afghan girl.21 Oct 06:18 AM
