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Bombardier sentenced over indecent assault

He was honoured for his service in Afghanistan, but today Phillip Manning will be sentenced for indecent assault following his Court Martial.

NZ troops get green light for Iraq

New Zealand troops have been given the go-ahead to begin training for a likely deployment to Iraq.

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Watch: NZDF's new rifle so powerful it can cause brain injury on the operator

NZDF's new long-range rifle so powerful it can cause brain injury - on the operator. Video / NZDF

Afghanistan Assignment: Security forces (2009)

Patrick Gower talks to the Afghani Air Force commander and two police recruits about protecting their country. (July 2009)

Afghanistan Assignment: The Ghor Desert

Patrick Gower talks to the troops in the remote Ghor Desert.

Pike River robot recovered

The Pike River Recovery Agency underground team recovered the fifth and last robot in July, but have since been pulled out. Video / Supplied