New ZealandNZ SAS 'too disciplined' to have fired first, says former top soldierMajor General Lou Gardiner, the Chief of Army for three years until he retired last year after 39 years service, said he would back what the SAS troops said over anyone else.30 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandSAS 'fired on first' in Kabul battleThe Defence Force insists that New Zealand SAS troops in Afghanistan involved in a fatal shootout were fired upon first.29 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelAdventure of a lifetimeKiwi mum Jacqui Thomas has taken a year out to backpack round the world - with her 7-year-old daughter.25 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyChinese company bid for PGG WrightsonChinese agricultural company Agria Corp is aiming to lift its shareholding in PGG Wrightson from the current 19 per cent to a majority stake in a bid with New Hope Group, one of China's largest agricultural and food corporations.23 Dec 10:13 PM
New ZealandGenerosity of spirit in a rugged landDr Marc Shaw, serving in Afghanistan, writes about his experience of a Christmas far from home.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks cable: NZ in step with USG views on Taiwanese participation in the OECD22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCarter cancels taxpayer-subsidised tripMP Chris Carter was going to use his international travel perk for an overseas holiday but cancelled it after media found out.22 Dec 06:15 AM
AgribusinessGovt turns down Crafar farms bidThe Government has turned down Hong Kong listed Natural Dairy NZ's controversial bid to buy the Crafar dairy farms from receivers in a deal thought to be worth about $200 million.22 Dec 04:39 AM
WorldAsian dynamos rival ZuckerbergAsia produced more than its fair share of contenders for 'Person of the Year' in 2010.21 Dec 04:30 PM
