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Wages of NZ troops not tax-exempt

The government is taxing the salaries of Kiwi troops deployed to Taji to help train Iraqi soldiers.

Terrorists renamed as Daesh

Kiwi armed forces are following the lead of the British, French and Americans by referring to the barbaric terrorist group as "Daesh" - an Arabic acronym for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Beyond the call of duty

Displaying leadership skills beyond his rank and compassion for fellow soldiers were just two of the reasons behind the Queen's Birthday Honour for Staff Sergeant Rob McGee.

Kiwi troops off to Iraq

NZ soldiers training Iraqi troops near Baghdad will not be taking a "them-and-us" view of the Iraqis but a partnership approach.

Decorated bombardier's fall from grace

An army bombardier, decorated for acts of bravery, has fallen from grace as he was sentenced today for offences including indecent assault.

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