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New Defence Force weapon is so powerful it might cause brain damage to those firing it

Soldiers have been restricting to firing 30 training shots a day.

Supermarket giant changing store design amid retail crime 'tsunami' - National

From shoplifting to weightlifting? More to 'boot camps' than imagined, National says.

NZDF apologies to aircraftman for its handling of her assault complaint

She faced a court martial - he did not.

White House unveils ban on US investment in Chinese tech sectors

Financial Times: Security threat cited, restrictions for firms linked to Chinese military.

Te Pāti Māori wants Aotearoa to be the Switzerland of the South Pacific

John Tamihere says the New Zealand Defence Force should be a peackeeping force.

Local RSAs told they exist for veterans - not cheap booze and food

New RSA leadership is investigating local clubs' finances and welfare support.

New Zealand’s message to China in new defence strategy - not a 'path to war'

A grassroots activist group claims the new strategy leads NZ down the path to war.

Human remains found in search for Australian army helicopter

The black box crucial to explaining the tragedy is yet to be found.

Nato's gang of four in the Indo Pacific

NZ's defence minister is expected to have a meeting with one of China's bit hitters.

India files criminal complaint against Rolls-Royce and BAE

Financial Times: Groups accused over historic deals to supply country with fighter jets.

PM unconvinced as review finds intelligence committee lacks independence

The relevant act currently requires the committee to be chaired by the Prime Minister.

Russia launches ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukraine since war began

The attack lasted more than five hours, air defence shot down more than 40 drones.

Andrew Little says the Bushmasters will save Kiwi soldiers' lives

Andrew Little says the vehicles will save lives of Kiwi soldiers on the front line

US v China: We know what side we're on - Defence Minister Andrew Little

There's not enough debate going in Labour, says one party stalwart.

Focus: Defence Minister with new Bushmaster military vehicles

Defence Minister Andrew Little marks the arrival of 18 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles at Trentham Military Camp. Video / Mark Mitchell

The flights carrying $41m in cash during peak of cyclone crisis

Armed police watched on as the "very important mission" came in to land.