New ZealandMinisters shield troops from flakNew Zealand and Australian defence heads deny forces are hindering progress in Afghanistan.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSAS redeployed to AfghanistanPrime Minister John Key has confirmed the New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) deployment to Afghanistan will be extended for another year from April - but it will be around half the size of the current deployment.01 Feb 04:14 AM
New ZealandThe Wellington to stand guard for Auckland regattaEvery year a Navy ship is selected to lead the Auckland Anniversary Regatta. Loaded with VIPs and Navy crew, the vessel becomes the guard ship for the regatta and is the platform from which races are started.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandReport into Wilce's appointment finds SIS failureThe Security and Intelligence Service failed to follow basic procedures when it granted a security clearance to Stephen Wilce, the former director of defence technology who embellished claims about his experience.28 Jan 06:26 AM
WorldEx-mandarins rebut Blair's claims on IraqFormer British Prime Minister Tony Blair's claim that his Cabinet colleagues were fully aware of his determination to deal with Saddam Hussein has been bluntly called into question by testimony from two of his most senior officials.26 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSoldiers to get more killing powerThe country's soldiers are about to get more killing power with a new weapon which will better the range and accuracy of the rifles used by the enemies they are likely to be fighting.25 Jan 02:21 AM
New ZealandNZer facing jail in Bali for drugsFormer Gisborne man Willie Rare could tomorrow be sentenced to up to 12 years in a Bali jail after admitting to a charge of possessing cocaine. He also admitted to buying a "bong" for smoking marijuana from the same people who sold him the19 Jan 02:03 AM
WorldSAS fired in self-defence - reportNZ SAS soldiers fired weapons in self-defence when they killed two security guards in Afghanistan on Christmas Eve, an investigation by the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force and the NZ Defence Force has found.14 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandEx KGB spy sure of poison hit in NZBoris Karpichkov admits that he comes across as paranoid and a little nuts.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBuyer fails to meet Skyhawks deadlineThe air force's 17 mothballed Skyhawk jet fighters look likely to end up as museum pieces or spare parts after a Christmas deadline passed with no sign of any money from the American buyer.06 Jan 01:45 AM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> US envoy's 'two worlds' theory not far off mark31 Dec 04:30 PM
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
