Afghanistan
How the Taliban's strategy of smoke and mirrors won them ground
When the Taliban made its way into Afghanistan's capital on Sunday, their decades-long war to return to power was won.
Prof Vrinda Narain: uncertain times for Afghan women
Concerns are high for the women of Afghanistan following the Taliban's swift takeover of the Middle Eastern country. Professor Vrinda Narain says women were subjected to persistent human rights… Audio
Biden vows to bring home every American who wants to leave Afghanistan
US President Joe Biden has pledged that every American who wanted to would be evacuated from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, with about 13,000 brought home so far.
Afghanistan: Taliban carrying out door-to door manhunt, report says
The Taliban have stepped up their search for people who worked for Nato forces or the previous Afghan government, a UN document has warned.
Taliban keeping some evacuees from reaching Kabul airport
Armed members of the Taliban kept people desperate to flee Afghanistan from reaching Kabul's airport on Wednesday, witnesses said.
The catastrophe that is Afghanistan, and NZ's part in it
In Afghanistan the Taliban is taking control again, even as US military planes leave the tarmac in Kabul. Now the war is being compared to Vietnam in its futility. Audio
The catastrophe that is Afghanistan, and NZ's part in it
In Afghanistan the Taliban is taking control again, even as US military planes leave the tarmac in Kabul. Now the war is being compared to Vietnam in its futility.
AudioNZers with families in Afghanistan desperate to be reunited
New Zealanders with families in Afghanistan are desperate to be reunited with their loved ones.
New Zealand is sending one of its Hercules aircraft and 40 Defence Force troops to help with a wider… Audio
'Terrible scenes' at Kabul airport leave Australian rescue mission unclear
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton says it is not yet clear when it will be safe for Australian troops to begin evacuating citizens and local staff from Afghanistan.
Afghani refugee urgently trying to get his family to NZ
An Afghani refugee who has been trying to get his family to New Zealand says it is a matter of life of death - and they are fearing for their lives. Many of those who helped in peacekeeping missions… Audio
Taliban is promising it's changed and wants peace
As the Taliban consolidates its rule of Afghanistan, the international community is imploring them to uphold human rights - including those of women and girls; to let people leave in safety; and to… Audio
Defence Force will not land in Afghanistan - Peeni Henare
The NZDF will not be required to land in Kabul itself but will be providing airlift support in and around Afghanistan, the Defence Minister says. Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron provides the background to the decisions faced by US President Joe Biden over the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. The fallout and criticism has been swift as the US backed government in… Audio
Joe Biden defiant as chaos and fear grips Afghanistan
There are chaotic and harrowing scenes at Kabul airport as civilians and foreign nationals try to flee Afghanistan, now controlled by the Taliban. At least five people have reportedly been killed at… Audio
Taliban takes Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan
Afghanistan's capital Kabul has fallen to the Taliban. There are grave fears for the safety of all people, including New Zealanders stuck in Afghanistan. Former Labour Party MP Chris Carter led the… Audio
US reaction to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
US correspondent Ron Elving with how Washington is responding to the unfolding situation in Kabul. Audio
Taliban take Kabul, Afghan president flees
Extraordinary scenes from Kabul, as 20 years of history was erased in a matter of hours. The Taliban capped off a week of swift advances across much of Afghanistan to take over the capital, with… Audio
Afghanistan: Taliban take government's last northern stronghold
Taliban fighters have captured Mazar-i-Sharif, the last major city in northern Afghanistan which was still under government control.
Americans falsifying information to get third dose of vaccine
Our U.S. correspondent Karen Kasler joins the show to discuss the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, people trying to wangle a third dose of Covid-19 vaccine for extra protection, and Biden's… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Richard Harman and Brigitte Morten
Among other topics this morning, our Weekend panellists will be looking at the tough Covid-19 decisions, the disappearance of cash in society, the Winston Churchill painting from Parliament and the… Audio
