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UK agrees deal over Chagos Islands despite court challenge
Keir Starmer signed a deal returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
Rising tensions: Chinese arms in spotlight after Pakistan-India clash
Pakistan claims Chinese jets downed six Indian aircraft, including French-made Rafales.
India's air strikes on Pakistan escalate tensions in region
India struck nine sites in Pakistan, calling it 'justice done'.
US, Israel strikes on Yemen after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv airport
Houthi media reports three strikes in Sanaa and seven in Al-Jawf.
Red sunset: India's bloody offensive against Maoist rebellion
Security forces have killed nearly 400 suspected rebels since last year.
Port Sudan targeted in first paramilitary drone attack in two-year war
The RSF targeted Osman Digna Air Base and civilian facilities with suicide drones.
US to stage military parade on June 14, Trump's birthday
The last major US military parade in Washington was held in 1991.
Anzac Day: We don't know how lucky we are – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: We remember the young Kiwis, fighting for a world they might never live to see.
'Lost overboard': US Navy's $100m mistake
'All personnel are accounted for, with one sailor sustaining a minor injury.'
US Army pilot's LSD religious defence rejected in court hearing
Kyle Riester allegedly shipped 1797 LSD orders, earning more than NZ$200,000.
Pioneering Māori pilot aims for message of aroha in Anzac Day speech
The city's service will include a speech from the country's first female Māori RNZAF pilot
Opinion: Lest we forget? Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember its military veterans
OPINION: The plan to expand the definition of the term ‘veteran’ brings some good news.
Trump’s military border surge takes shape along US-Mexico frontier
The Trump Administration looks to send a message that the status quo has changed.
SAS soldier's miraculous survival after 100km/h skydiving crash
A skydiving crash nearly took Jono Magee's life. This is how he was saved.
Watch: Chinese ‘invasion barges’ spotted on drills for first time
The barges could rapidly unload tanks and troops on enemy shores.
NZDF prepares medics for disaster relief amid severe weather events
The exercise simulates a severe weather event on a Pacific Island.
Militants attack train in Pakistan, three dead, 100 hostages freed
Militants attacked a train in Balochistan, killing three and seizing hostages.
Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House in critical condition
The man allegedly brandished a gun, prompting multiple agents to fire.
‘In the air, at sea’: France, UK push for Ukraine ceasefire
Macron says France and Britain propose a one-month truce in Ukraine.
Luxon floats sending Navy ship into South China Sea
The move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.
Why China’s naval activities are raising eyebrows in NZ and Australia
Judith Collins said NZ and Australia aren't 'particularly worried' about the drills.
'Live fire': Chinese navy drills force transtasman flights to divert
Air NZ confirmed it had modified its flight paths as needed to avoid the area.
Soldiers found guilty of attacking colleague at military camp
One is set to lose their career, the other is set to lose their rank.
‘Lost control’: Sergeant accused of attacking soldier during exercise
The attack occurred after the soldier insulted a sergeant in late 2023.
Why is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?
It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.
Trump moves to bar ‘transgender ideology’ from US military
US President also reinstated service members dismissed for refusing the Covid vaccine.
Rotorua student named top recruit in NZ Army Reserve training
Leo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.