New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Refugees leave for another safe havenRefugees have left Christchurch in their droves.01 Mar 08:58 PM
New ZealandFarewell from soldier's mates falls victim to quakeMassive earthquake damage in Christchurch means Kirifi Mila, the New Zealand soldier killed in Afghanistan last week, will be buried in Hamilton without a formal military farewell from his army mates.23 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandFamily mourns soldier killed in AfghanistanThe family of an NZ soldier killed in an accident in Afghanistan this week say he was the "Einstein of the family" and will be sorely missed.18 Feb 05:43 AM
New ZealandMapp: Bamyan dangerous but NZ troops making progressDefence Minister Wayne Mapp says NZ troops making progress in a dangerous area of Afghanistan.17 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandPte Mila farewelled from Kiwi BaseThe body of Private Kirifi Mila, killed in a road accident in Afghanistan, has begun its journey home to New Zealand after being farewelled from Kiwi Base overnight.16 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandSoldier's body expected back in NZ next week The body of Private Kirifi Mila, killed in a motor accident while serving in Afghanistan on Tuesday, is expected to return to New Zealand next week, the Defence Force says.16 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandArmy death may lead to review of driver skillsThe death of a soldier in Afghanistan is at least the ninth time in 12 years a NZ soldier has been killed in a vehicle accident.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSixth NZer to die in AfghanistanThe soldier killed when the vehicle he was in rolled down a cliff in Afghanistan was the sixth New Zealander - the fourth in the past year - to die in the country since the conflict began.16 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandPopular soldier will be sorely missedThe soldier killed in a road crash in Afghanistan was a popular member of his unit who will be sorely missed, the New Zealand Defence Force says.15 Feb 11:52 PM
New ZealandNZ soldier killed in crash namedThe New Zealand solider killed in a vehicle crash in Afghanistan has been named. The Defence Force said he was a popular member of his unit and well known as a 'colourful character'.15 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandMinisters shield troops from flakNew Zealand and Australian defence heads deny forces are hindering progress in Afghanistan.10 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldAbbott backed after fallen soldier gaffeSenior Australian MPs from opposite sides of politics have defended Opposition Leader Tony Abbott following edited television footage of him apparently describing the death of an Australian soldier as "shit happens".09 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>More Than You Can Say</i>Paul Torday produces an intriguing page-turner that won't fail to surprise.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandHow expats are marking Waitangi DayMass haka, Maori culture-infused church services and helpings of roast lamb and kumara are among the ways expat Kiwis will be remembering home this Waitangi Day.05 Feb 11:25 PM
WorldAust soldier killed in AfghanistanAn Australian digger has been killed in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb.02 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandAfghan stay won't affect rugby: KeyJohn Key says he is confident security for the Rugby World Cup will not be compromised by extending the deployment of the SAS in Afghanistan.01 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSAS redeployed to AfghanistanPrime Minister John Key has confirmed the New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) deployment to Afghanistan will be extended for another year from April - but it will be around half the size of the current deployment.01 Feb 04:14 AM
WorldTaleban step up tactics to keep valley their ownThe Taleban is resorting to desperate measures to retain control in an Afghanistan region.31 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldSpy who trained Taliban diesThe godfather of the Taleban, one of Pakistan's most prominent retired spies, has died of a heart attack in the wilds of Waziristan while held captive by Islamist militants he helped spawn.25 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldSAS fired in self-defence - reportNZ SAS soldiers fired weapons in self-defence when they killed two security guards in Afghanistan on Christmas Eve, an investigation by the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force and the NZ Defence Force has found.14 Jan 05:30 AM
WorldAustralian man avoids Afghan death sentenceA former Australian soldier has been sentenced to 20 years in jail in Afghanistan for murdering a colleague.05 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandNZ SAS 'too disciplined' to have fired first, says former top soldierMajor General Lou Gardiner, the Chief of Army for three years until he retired last year after 39 years service, said he would back what the SAS troops said over anyone else.30 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandSAS 'fired on first' in Kabul battleThe Defence Force insists that New Zealand SAS troops in Afghanistan involved in a fatal shootout were fired upon first.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSAS soldiers fired in self defence - Defence ForceThe NZ Defence Force says SAS soldiers were acting in self defence when they led a raid on a factory in Afghanistan in which two soldiers were killed. 29 Dec 05:04 AM
