Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors dig by hand, death toll could rise
Afghanistan's deadliest quake in two decades killed 1,000 – and the toll could still rise.
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Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1000 people, deadliest in decades
A powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan.
Air Force: Crew not at fault for Afghan deaths in evacuation
Unclear how many killed during chaotic evacuation at airport.
Taliban order female TV presenters to cover their faces
Taliban rulers ordered female presenters on TV channels to cover their faces on air.
US troop pullout was key factor in Afghan collapse
US troops pulled from Afghanistan were key factors in the collapse of nation's military.
'We are human': Taliban burqa edict met with fear and distrust
The Taliban has recently ruled women must be covered in a full burqa when in public.
Taliban order women to cover up head to toe
The Taliban has faced intense backlash after reneging on promises of female freedoms.
With spate of attacks, Isis begins bloody new chapter in Afghanistan
New York Times: At least 100 people have died in terrorist attacks over past two weeks.
Afghanistan blasts kill at least 10, injure dozens
The explosions had all the hallmarks of a deadly Islamic State affiliate.
'Cowboys': Inside the SAS battle that saw Kiwis testify against Australians
Statements from NZSAS troopers reveal the details behind claims of Australian war crimes.
David Fisher: Why our NZSAS spoke up on Aussie 'war crimes'
OPINION: This is why our special forces were willing to testify against Australia's.
No man, no travel: Taliban blocks unaccompanied women from flights
Dozens of women were denied flights home due to a lack of male guardians.
'They broke our hearts': Despair at education ban for girls by Taliban
The Taliban are yet to explain the decision to ban education for women, despite promises.
Taliban renege on promise to reopen girls' schools in Afghanistan
New York Times: Students were told to turn up to class on Wednesday - then sent home.
'Disgraceful': Hipkins disclosed Charlotte Bellis' personal information despite Mfat urging him not to
It 'misled the public and resulted in vicious online personal attacks' her lawyer says.
Smuggling industry booms as Afghans try to flee country
New York Times: The smuggling trade - of people, drugs and money - is booming.
Suicide bombing kills 56 at mosque in Pakistan
Suicide bomber struck inside a Muslim mosque in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar.
Afghanistan famine: 'I saw a young girl sold by her parents for food'
Almost half the children in Afghanistan are at risk of acute malnutrition.
Defence Force facing fresh cover-up claim over infamous NZSAS raid
Chief Ombudsman warns of serious concerns over missing information.
Charlotte Bellis MIQ dispute resurfaces: Stop laughing, MP tells diplomat
Get real about pregnant broadcaster 'privacy breach', MPs tell diplomat.
Six months of Taliban: Afghans safer, poorer, less hopeful
Afghanistan has undergone a dramatic transformation in half a year of Taliban rule.
Kiwi on Ukraine front line: Invasion would be 'very bloody, very brutal'
An assault on capital Kiev could see urban warfare on scale not seen since WW2.
Afghanistan's health care system is collapsing under stress
New York Times: Hospitals struggling amid cash shortage and surge of disease.
'No future here': More than 1 million Afghans flee as economy collapses
New York Times: Around 4000-5000 people are estimated to be crossing into Iran each day.
'Shoot him': Decorated soldier 'ordered execution' of unarmed Afghan man
Australia's decorated veteran also ordered another soldier to shoot an elderly man.
Retiring flawed MIQ: Confusion, concern highlighted in Charlotte Bellis case
Journalist Charlotte Bellis highlighted confusion and concern over NZ's MIQ system.
'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreter
The extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.
Charlotte Bellis considering legal options after Hipkins' alleged privacy breach
The pregnant Kiwi journalist says minister shared personal details without her consent.
'Outrageous': Pregnant Kiwi hits back as Hipkins defends Govt's MIQ stance
Only about 13 per cent of applications involving a pregnancy have been successful.
'What would she do if she was me?': Charlotte Bellis' message to PM over MIQ saga
Pregnant Kiwi journalist hopes to 'move the dial' on the way New Zealand manages MIQ.
MIQ saga: New country offers asylum for pregnant Kiwi journalist, NZ asks her to reapply
At least four people have offered her their MIQ vouchers.
Pregnant Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis offered asylum by second country
Charlotte Bellis says a second country has offered her asylum.
The plight of TV journalist Charlotte Bellis - expert defends MIQ as critics lash 'unimaginably cruel' system
Journalist Charlotte Bellis' plight highlights balancing act governments face in pandemic.
'Unimaginable cruelty': Dan Wootton criticises PM over pregnant Kiwi's failed MIQ bid
MIQ critic Wootton says pregnant Charlotte Bellis' MIQ rejection is "astonishing".