New ZealandAnti-terrorist law in NZ 100% justifiedThe MP who chaired the anti-terrorist legislation rushed through Parliament last week, MarkMitchell, says the bill was "100 per cent" justified.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland exercise echoes hostage dramaAucklanders can be confident the measures Sydney has in place to deal with hostage or terrorism emergencies would be available here - but on a smaller scale, a senior police source says.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandExpert spells out rules for Iraq missionKiwi troops sent to Iraq need a clear objective and a way out within two years, says a military academic and former army officer who has served in the country.09 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Remember John - we could lose againWe all know John Key is susceptible to brain fade when it comes to historic events, writes Brian Rudman. But to forget what happened at Gallipoli 99 years ago does suggest he should really start upping his ginseng and cod-liver oil intake.02 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Any Iraq involvement must be on our termsThe beating of the patriotic drum resonates in the proposal to send an Anzac force of trainers and troops to Iraq.02 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDita de Boni: Kitteridge's new broom not so cleanSIS director Rebecca Kitteridge helped John Key cover his butt in the leadup to the 2014 election, just like her predecessor did in 2011, writes Dita De Boni.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoff in the gun over leak of SIS reportNZ’s spy watchdog Cheryl Gwyn is to investigate Labour MP Phil Goff’s acknowledgement he disclosed findings from her SIS report before its release.26 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandDirty Politics: Key 'in denial'The Opposition says the PM John Key is "in denial" over a report which backs allegations his staff used information from the SIS for a smear campaign.25 Nov 08:00 PM
WorldThe man who killed bin LadenFor all of his professional life, Robert O'Neill lived in the shadows.07 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldPurge in North KoreaAs many as six senior members of the North Korean regime have apparently been purged in the latest bout of blood-letting in Pyongyang.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCops tell of hail of bulletsWhen faced with an "angry" man wielding a shotgun outside a hospital emergency department, West Auckland Constables Nick Frederick and Mike Nolan didn't hesitate to put their own lives on....14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Confiscation of passports a step too farThe Prime Minister wants New Zealand to do what it can to help Western powers deal with the so-called Islamic State that has taken over a swathe of Iraq and Syria.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: If Key wants to send troops, here's a better warThe argument that if we don't join the American crusade to wipe out Muslim fanatics in Iraq and Syria, they'll swoop down to Godzone and behead us all is a rerun of the old Vietnam War domino theory....07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey highlights increased terror riskNew Zealand faces more security risks and has more of its people looking to fight overseas for militant groups than most people realise, Prime Minister John Key said yesterday as he signalled law....06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecognising a forgotten fallen officerPolice officers killed in the line of duty were remembered today, but one officer who died from injuries he suffered during an arrest never made it to the Roll of Honour.29 Sep 05:18 AM
New ZealandHonouring the fallen officersConstable Murray Stretch was relaxing at home on the couch watching rugby league in front of the fire when he got the call that led to his death.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA force to be reckoned withA former air force sergeant and several former volunteer firefighters are among 78 new police constables about to hit the beat.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChallenge for US MarinesThe Four Nations Maritime Rugby Cup kicked off when the Royal New Zealand Navy took on the United States Marine Corps at the Devonport Naval Base yesterday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldFury over military ban in Scottish referendumScottish soldiers based in England will not be able to take part in the historic referendum on independence.11 Sep 10:18 PM
New ZealandNats pledge to keep bases openA re-elected National Government would keep all current military bases open and operational, Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandApiata leads comrades to gamesFirst he was decorated for valour after carrying a critically wounded comrade to safety through enemy fire in Afghanistan.07 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldHow America's mission to free hostages failedA secret, failed mission by the United States military to rescue American hostages, including the murdered journalist James Foley, has been described in full to the Daily Telegraph.22 Aug 05:00 PM
RoyalsPrince opens up about warPrince Harry has recalled the "horrendous" images he saw during two tours of Afghanistan.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi killed in Gaza gunfightA young soldier killed in a firefight with Hamas gunmen in the southern Gaza Strip was born in New Zealand.27 Jul 10:00 PM
RoyalsDion doing it for his matesWhen an armour-piercing bullet hit Private Dion Taka, he rolled underneath his Humvee and wondered if he would die.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBeth Greener and Anna Powles: NZ must leave trenches if serious about UN roleThe future of New Zealand peacekeeping is under increasing scrutiny as it bids for a seat on the United Nations Security Council.16 Jul 05:00 PM
