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NZ SAS 'too disciplined' to have fired first, says former top soldier
Major 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.
SAS 'fired on first' in Kabul battle
The Defence Force insists that New Zealand SAS troops in Afghanistan involved in a fatal shootout were fired upon first.
SAS soldiers fired in self defence - Defence Force
The NZ Defence Force says SAS soldiers were acting in self defence when they led a raid on a factory in Afghanistan in which two soldiers were killed.
Elite NZ soldiers in 'botched' Afghan raid - report
New Zealand soldiers have been accused of being involved in a botched raid on a factory in Afghanistan which left two workers dead.
Solider makes mercy dash to sick dad from Afghanistan
When his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer this week, Squadron Leader Steve Hall was determined to make it home from Afghanistan.
'Cosmic masters' call for Govt investigation into UFOs
Alien worshippers are urging the Govt to admit extraterrestrial life is out there after the release of thousands of secret files.
Generosity of spirit in a rugged land
Dr Marc Shaw, serving in Afghanistan, writes about his experience of a Christmas far from home.
Live grenade found at mail centre
The Defence bomb squad has now taken away for further examination the live grenade found at the International Mail Centre at Auckland Airport this evening.
Files shine light on UFO sightings
NZ's most famous UFO sighting was a moving cluster of bright lights five times the size of a large fishing vessel that dazzled and spooked the occupants of a small plane, files released today reveal.
Soldier's funeral: 'Jack, you lived your dream'
The body of New Zealander Private Jack Howard was carried into St Paul's Cathedral in Wellington today by his British Army comrades and farewelled after the funeral by a three-volley salute from NZ soldiers he served with.
WikiLeaks: Wellington pushed hard for Japan to help in Afghanistan
Labour and National governments have unsuccessfully tried to get Japan to join us in Bamyan province, documents show.