New ZealandFamily mourns soldier killed in AfghanistanThe family of an NZ soldier killed in an accident in Afghanistan this week say he was the "Einstein of the family" and will be sorely missed.18 Feb 05:43 AM
New ZealandMapp: Bamyan dangerous but NZ troops making progressDefence Minister Wayne Mapp says NZ troops making progress in a dangerous area of Afghanistan.17 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandPte Mila farewelled from Kiwi BaseThe body of Private Kirifi Mila, killed in a road accident in Afghanistan, has begun its journey home to New Zealand after being farewelled from Kiwi Base overnight.16 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandSoldier's body expected back in NZ next week The body of Private Kirifi Mila, killed in a motor accident while serving in Afghanistan on Tuesday, is expected to return to New Zealand next week, the Defence Force says.16 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandArmy death may lead to review of driver skillsThe death of a soldier in Afghanistan is at least the ninth time in 12 years a NZ soldier has been killed in a vehicle accident.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSixth NZer to die in AfghanistanThe soldier killed when the vehicle he was in rolled down a cliff in Afghanistan was the sixth New Zealander - the fourth in the past year - to die in the country since the conflict began.16 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandPopular soldier will be sorely missedThe soldier killed in a road crash in Afghanistan was a popular member of his unit who will be sorely missed, the New Zealand Defence Force says.15 Feb 11:52 PM
New ZealandNZ soldier killed in crash namedThe New Zealand solider killed in a vehicle crash in Afghanistan has been named. The Defence Force said he was a popular member of his unit and well known as a 'colourful character'.15 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandSoldier sent home from Antarctic for 'graphic images'A New Zealand army soldier has lost a prestigious secondment to the Antarctic.12 Feb 11:13 PM
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
