WorldBlair recalled for second round of Iraq inquiryTony Blair is to be recalled before the Iraq inquiry.09 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Otago in trouble againThe Navy's newest ship, the fault-prone HMNZS Otago, is once again being forced to return to port.08 Dec 06:43 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier had been 'a rising star'Tributes to Private John 'Jack' Howard, reveal a brave man known to his British mates as 'Kiwi'.07 Dec 08:28 PM
New ZealandShot soldier 'his own man' - motherThe mother of a NZ soldier shot in Afghanistan told an emotional press conference today that if her son "wanted something, he did it", describing John Howard as a man "never prepared to accept less than the best."07 Dec 05:35 AM
New ZealandPM: Kiwi soldier's death 'very sad'The death of a New Zealander serving in the British Army in Afghanistan is "very sad", Prime Minister John Key says. The soldier is understood to be John "Jack" Howard.06 Dec 10:14 PM
New ZealandKiwi killed in Afghanistan identifiedThe New Zealand soldier killed in Afghanistan while serving with the British Army is understood to be John "Jack" Howard. Private Howard had been patrolling in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province when he was shot.06 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandNZ troops had to help ineffective colleagues - WikiLeaks cableNZ troops were forced to step in for ineffective Hungarian troops in a neighbouring Afghanistan province, a leaked diplomatic cable says.06 Dec 07:50 PM
WorldCanberra braced for Chinese backlashComments made about China's dominance in Asia by Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd could prove embarrassing to Canberra.06 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Defence Force chief announcedArmy chief Major General Rhys Jones will replace Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae as chief of the NZ Defence Force.06 Dec 04:02 AM
WorldRio police notch major win in war on drug gangsPolice and soldiers charged into Rio's most dangerous slum at daybreak to arrest a leading drug lord.29 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> South Korea and allies between a rock and a hard place29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM: Wikileaks release may cause 'embarrassment'John Key says leaked cables from the US Embassy in Wellington, which form part of this week's massive Wikileaks release, "could cause some embarrassment".29 Nov 01:39 AM
WorldKorean conflict - What the global media is sayingWhat the international media is saying about North Korea's latest act of aggression.24 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ condemns attack on South KoreaNew Zealand is adding its voice to international outrage over North Korea's artillery attack on South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island.23 Nov 07:02 PM
New ZealandMapp tones down Defence savingsThe Defence Force may only be able to save up three quarters of the $300 million touted after the release of the white paper, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said today.18 Nov 12:29 AM
New ZealandWoman wants sailors kept in Navy despite attackA woman whose family was terrorised by two drunken sailors says she does not want to see the men thrown out of the New Zealand Navy.17 Nov 09:42 PM
New ZealandVictim defends drunken Navy menA Nelson woman whose family was terrorised by two drunken sailors wants to meet them face-to-face, and says they should not be thrown out of the Navy.17 Nov 05:04 AM
