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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.

Kingi Snelgar: The price of citizenship, lest we forget

OPINION: The Māori Battalion's sacrifices were meant to ensure better treatment back home.

'Similar to concussion': New brain injury warning to NZDF troops over explosives

Brain damage links to blast waves prompt a warning to military personnel.

New data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testing

The ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.

Why Manawanui clean-up will be put on hold

Efforts to recover three containers from the ship were due to start today.

'Recipe for disaster': Can SAS hunt fugitive Tom Phillips - or use 'deadly force'

A military lawyer says the Prime Minister would need to sign-off on a SAS hunt.

Letters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compo

OPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'

Sydney judge gives ex-constable community order for stalking

Ex-constable avoids jail, gets 12-month community order for stalking and harassment.

Is the Manawanui leaking? Conflicting reports from NZ and Samoa

The Navy says there are no fuel leaks, Samoan officials says there are.

New SAS documents: Military lifts lid on elite combat unit

New document details NZSAS role with stories of the missions it carries out.