New Zealand military base in Afghanistan closed
New Zealand's 10-year involvement in the war in Afghanistan has been symbolically brought to a close with the lowering of the New Zealand flag at Kiwi Base in Bamiyan.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Tag: Afghanistan
New Zealand soldiers to remain in Afghanistan
New Zealand has confirmed it will keep some military personnel in Afghanistan after the majority of troops are withdrawn in April.
Kiwi troops safer now warlord is dead: Key
New Zealand troops in Afghanistan are safer now Taliban warlord Abdullah Kalta has been killed, Prime Minister John Key says.
New Zealand considering helping Afghan interpreters
The Government is looking at ways it can help Afghan interpreters working with the New Zealand Defence Force in the war-torn nation.
US ban on NZ navy ships lifted
New Zealand navy ships will be allowed to visit United States defence ports for the first time in 26 years, in a strong show of thawing defence relations between the two countries.
New Zealand shares sorrow at Diggers’ deaths
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has expressed his sorrow at the deaths of five Australian soldiers in two incidents in Afghanistan.
Three more New Zealand soldiers killed in Afghanistan
The Defence Forces says it is considering an air strike against those responsible for killing three New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan.
Key to miss soldiers’ service
Prime Minister John Key will attend his son's baseball trip to the United States instead of going to the commemorative service for the two soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Saturday.
New Zealand soldiers’ families proud of service
The families of the two New Zealand soldiers killed in Afghanistan say they are glad for the time they had with the men and are proud of their service.
NZ soldier dies in Afghan incident
A New Zealand soldier has died in Afghanistan in a non-combat incident.
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