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Fire at sea gives navy's new ship its first test

Navy boards burning tug

A navy damage control team has boarded a burning ocean-going tug off Northland hours after the crew abandoned ship when fire broke out in the engine room.

Colombian captives freed after 11 years

NZers destroy Afghan weapons caches

Human error found in Flight Sergeant's death

Service for fallen Aussie soldiers

Findings on Waiouru death due

Stress 'excuse to quit Army early'

One of Britain's best-known soldiers has mocked claims of post-traumatic stress disorder among the armed forces.

Two Diggers among 10 killed

Australia has reaffirmed its support for the war in Afghanistan, despite the deaths of two of its soldiers yesterday.

Second engine failure delays Navy's latest ship

Former NZ Defence chief dies

US spy veteran named

Rescued soldier Key's guard

The critically wounded SAS soldier whom Willie Apiata carried to safety under heavy gunfire was the personal bodyguard for John Key on his recent trip to Afghanistan.

Boat not shipshape - but under warranty

"Bugger," a senior official exclaimed. "Well at least the Aussies will be paying for the repair."

Rage rises over death by drone

Police seen as big part of problem