New ZealandGoff disputes anti-nuke law claimsLabour leader Phil Goff has hit back at claims made in a diplomatic cable between Wellington and Washington that NZ's anti-nuclear legislation was influenced by wanting to cut defence costs as well as by ideology.18 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandAnti-nuke law 'linked to cost cuts'New Zealand's anti-nuclear legislation was influenced by wanting to cut defence costs as well as by ideology, a WikiLeaks-released cable between Wellington and Washington claims.17 Dec 07:20 PM
WorldAfghanistan going poorly for US - reportUS intelligence agencies have given a pessimistic account of military progress in Afghanistan.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWayne Mapp to leave ParliamentDefence Minister Wayne Mapp has announced his intention to stand down at the next election.15 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandKey defends secrecy around closer US tiesThe resumption of full intelligence sharing with the US was not made public as the Govt does not comment on national security, John Key says.12 Dec 09:56 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks: US preferred NationalLabour and National Governments agreed to US demands for secrecy around improvements to the defence and intelligence relationship.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLabour, National agreed to US secrecy demands, cables showNo diplomatic cables have been released so far which would be as embarrassing for NZ as for Australia.11 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandCalls for Govt to step in to keep poppies on shoreThe Government is being asked to step in and make sure ANZAC Day poppies stay New Zealand-made.10 Dec 03:10 AM
ManufacturingAnzac Day poppies to be made offshoreAnzac Day Poppies will be made offshore, New Zealand's Returned Service Association has announced.10 Dec 12:52 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Otago in trouble againThe Navy's newest ship, the fault-prone HMNZS Otago, is once again being forced to return to port.08 Dec 06:43 PM
New ZealandShot soldier 'his own man' - motherThe mother of a NZ soldier shot in Afghanistan told an emotional press conference today that if her son "wanted something, he did it", describing John Howard as a man "never prepared to accept less than the best."07 Dec 05:35 AM
New ZealandPM: Kiwi soldier's death 'very sad'The death of a New Zealander serving in the British Army in Afghanistan is "very sad", Prime Minister John Key says. The soldier is understood to be John "Jack" Howard.06 Dec 10:14 PM
New ZealandKiwi killed in Afghanistan identifiedThe New Zealand soldier killed in Afghanistan while serving with the British Army is understood to be John "Jack" Howard. Private Howard had been patrolling in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province when he was shot.06 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandNZ troops had to help ineffective colleagues - WikiLeaks cableNZ troops were forced to step in for ineffective Hungarian troops in a neighbouring Afghanistan province, a leaked diplomatic cable says.06 Dec 07:50 PM
WorldCanberra braced for Chinese backlashComments made about China's dominance in Asia by Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd could prove embarrassing to Canberra.06 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Defence Force chief announcedArmy chief Major General Rhys Jones will replace Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae as chief of the NZ Defence Force.06 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandPM: Wikileaks release may cause 'embarrassment'John Key says leaked cables from the US Embassy in Wellington, which form part of this week's massive Wikileaks release, "could cause some embarrassment".29 Nov 01:39 AM
WorldKorean conflict - What the global media is sayingWhat the international media is saying about North Korea's latest act of aggression.24 Nov 12:00 AM
