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Death of a sailor: A system of failure
Family members want accountability over the death of Byron Solomon on the HMNZS Canterbury, ruled preventable by a coroner. The 22-year-old was the first Navy sailor to die in active duty in 37 years when he drowned in 2007.
Navy death legal action considered
The father of a sailor killed in an "unnecessary and preventable" Navy accident is considering further action following the release of a coroner's report. Byron Solomon, was the first Navy sailor to die on active service in 37 years.
Navy officer drank until he was 'not in control'
A navy commander downed glass after glass of white wine and embarrassed....
Soldier's death inquiry finds faults in training
The uncle of fallen soldier Tim O'Donnell questions if troops can prepare for ambushes in hostile enemy terrain.
Paul Thomas: Trivial story with no sex and no intrigue
Three good, non-sinister reasons why young foreign tourists would want to hasten their departure
Trans-Pacific trade deal top of agenda at White House
Closer NZ-US ties move up a notch with leaders' meeting and symbolic visit of Marines next year.
Marines will receive 'NZ's gratitude'
The Pentagon has agreed to send a group of Marines to NZ next year after an invitation from the Govt.
Delay angers kin of Kiwis executed in Kiribati
The Defence Force has been criticised for nine months of "evasive" responses over the possible discovery of long-lost Kiwi war heroes in the Pacific.
Editorial: Govt rightly red-faced over vet treatment
New Zealand troops played a major and absolutely pivotal role in the battle, winning two Victoria Crosses in the process.