NZ's elite SAS troops have been involved in another firefight in Afghanistan, and once again press photographers have captured them in action.

Forget about al Qaeda. NZ's hockey stars are finding plenty of terror in the way Indian locals drive around town.

Australia will tighten its borders with intense biometric scrutiny of travellers from high-risk countries.

India has pledged tight security for upcoming sporting events.

The NZ men's hockey team will stay in Perth for the time being rather than travel on to India for the Hockey World Cup.