New ZealandKiwi war hero inspired by fallen commanderAn emotional hospital-bed email has revealed how the heroics of a Kiwi soldier who saved the lives of two comrades under heavy Taleban gunfire were inspired by his fallen commander.09 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi SAS troops under fireNZ's elite SAS troops have been involved in another firefight in Afghanistan, and once again press photographers have captured them in action.01 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandSAS in Afghanistan gun fight, says John KeyJohn Key has revealed that 15 New Zealand SAS troops in Afghanistan were involved in a gun fight with "insurgents" on Friday.01 Mar 04:16 AM
WorldOn patrol in the Taleban's heartlandA first-person account of the harrowing experience of combat in Afghanistan's Helmand province.15 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldUS, UK and Afghan troops seize Taleban's largest townAmerican, Afghan and British troops have seized the largest Afghan town controlled by the Taleban.13 Feb 08:41 PM
TravelAfghanistan: Horsing around in the KushIan D. Robinson treks through the wilderness at the edge of one of the world's danger zones.12 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldTroops went to Iraq without vital armour, inquiry toldBritish ministers ignored the military's warning that more time was needed before the invasion of Iraq, an inquiry hears.01 Feb 09:40 PM
WorldAustralian sentenced to death in KabulA former Australian soldier has been sentence to death in Afghanistan for murdering an Afghan security guard and then accusing the Taliban for the crime.26 Jan 08:13 PM
New ZealandSAS blew up missile site, foiled bombsThe blanket secrecy over SAS operations has been ditched, with the Defence Force revealing that elite troopers recently helped capture bomb-makers in Kabul.26 Jan 03:00 PM