Afghanistan's vast supplies of lithium key to global push to develop green technologies.

Taliban had said "they pardoned all former govt officials" and no need for anyone to flee.

Opinion: It is government's responsibility to help those who once helped our efforts.

One person was killed, fuelling fears of further tyranny from the militants.

It appears Afghanistan's new rulers plan not to disrupt the evacuation.

Air NZ is one of a number of airlines already trialling the IATA travel pass initiative.

OPINION: Treating a fundamental human right as a commodity has led to this crisis.

Successive governments have failed NZers, says Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt.

The practice of changing a person's sexual orientation will be banned under the new law.

The Taliban are now believed to control half of Afghanistan after Nato withdrawal.

China tells US to steer clear of human rights issues and 'embrace fair competition'.

President of Te Akatea has no doubt that there is a problem with the school system.

Leading opposition politicians in Fiji arrested after criticising land legislation moves.

Minister Kris Faafoi has repeatedly turned down interviews to explain 'misinformation.'

Phil Twyford said the Government has 'listened' to advocacy groups.

The company said sales in the occupied areas were 'inconsistent with our values'.

More than 1,000 individuals in 50 countries have been identified as surveillance targets.

The demonstrations began last week over food and medicine shortages.

Findings came when racism was directed at black football players after England's defeat.

"Women's rights are being seen as Western values in the eyes of the Taliban."

Public servants told they will be sacked if they are not fully vaccinated by November 1.

A law professor says the MIQ booking system may be discriminatory.

The YouTuber who was fired from Synlait went to an Act Party event — it didn't end well.

'I'm a New Zealand permanent resident and should be treated by New Zealand rules.'

John Key is one of the few Western politicians who are strongly pro-China.

"How are they doing in China? What kind of living conditions? There is no clue."

The country already allows men to take multiple wives - so what's the difference?

Victim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'

Western leaders have been attempting to resurrect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.