"Moment of truth" as NZ cops depart Solomon Islands after 14 years of peacekeeping.

Solomons residents hurt by 2006 riots are nervous about NZ's withdrawal from the country.

Three Chinese Navy ships are docked in Auckland as they complete a goodwill tour.

Trump may not have been properly informed says Nato man.

31 years ago, women couldn't go to sea. Now one is commanding Navy warship Te Mana.

Beijing says its new engine technology which will propel its weapons further and faster.

Day two of the inquest into the death of teenager Christie Marceau has started.

Amnesty NZ says the UN"s questions show need for inquiry.

Tillerson could not defend the indefensible tweet which sank to criticising London mayor.

US has requested that NZ increase its personnel in Afghanistan from 10 to 12.

Defence minister Mark Mitchell backs tougher punishments for medal cheats.

Kiwi deputy Coalition commander says victory in the west has been harder.

Defence says aircraft had an engine fire indication while taxiing at the airbase.

NZDF said there were no photos of the controversial 2010 NZSAS raid - but it was wrong.

The NZDF has helped with the seizure of about $400 million worth of illicit drugs.

Former RSA president Bill Kerr has been convicted of wearing medals he didn't earn.

The trip will be Mark Mitchell's first as Defence Minister.

The man photographed with a NZSAS beret and a rack of medals admits they're not his.

The Prime Minister's Cabinet shakeup projects a sense of stability and continuity.

A tiny, sport-centric RSA is opening at stadium in a bid to win back young veterans.

Brownlee steps up to new role with biggest uncertainties among NZ's closest allies.

North Korea has issued a warning to our Tasman neighbours over their pro-US stance.

Hit & Run claimed civilians were killed - this is what the military told its minister.

Afghanistan war hero Jason Pore has been named as the new patron of the Auckland RSA

A planned trip to Kaikoura by Government ministers has been cancelled.

Artist known for controversial paintings has released latest work - a topless Maori woman

Daughter and younger sister of fallen NZ soldier Luke Tamatea get boost from Camp Legacy.

Outdoor activity camps help kids cope with loss after their parents are killed in action.

The New Zealand Navy's property portfolio has tipped over the half-billion-dollar mark.

An SAS hero has spoken of his journey to recovery after being wounded in Afghanistan.