New ZealandKey declines Australian request for more troopsNZ recently rebuffed a bid by Australia to form an Anzac training unit in Uruzgan province in Afghanistan, John Key has revealed.30 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZers in Afghanistan bomb scareNew Zealand defence personnel and a Television New Zealand film crew in Afghanistan were involved in a bomb scare while on bomb disposal patrol.29 Jun 01:21 AM
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> When the military's out of step with its mastersGeneral Stanley McChrystal deserved to be fired as the United States commander in Afghanistan, writes Gwynne Dwyer.27 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldHow <i>Rolling Stone</i> brought down a generalTwo words on journalist Michael Hasting's initial pitch to trail Stanley McChrystal appear to have tickled his PR staff's fancy: <i>Rolling Stone</i>.25 Jun 11:17 PM
WorldSacked general led secret war raidsThey called it the "Death Star" because according to one source "you could just reach out with a finger and eliminate" somebody. 25 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldGeneral's exit sends clear signal of intentWith the appointment of David Petraeus, Obama has sent a clear signal that the US' existing strategy will continue.24 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldHeat now briefly off ObamaPresident Barack Obama's handling of the "Runaway General" affair was exemplary.24 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldAussie soldiers killed in helicopter crash in AfghanistanFour soldiers, three of them Australian, have been killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.21 Jun 07:50 AM
New ZealandNavy boards burning tugA navy damage control team has boarded a burning ocean-going tug off Northland hours after the crew abandoned ship when fire broke out in the engine room.14 Jun 08:37 PM
WorldStress 'excuse to quit Army early'One of Britain's best-known soldiers has mocked claims of post-traumatic stress disorder among the armed forces.13 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandLast of Navy's new ships due in port tomorrowThe last of seven new Navy ships will arrive in Auckland tomorrow, at least two years late, and following a troubled maiden voyage from the ship builder's yard in Australia.10 Jun 12:11 AM
WorldErdogan rides high in wake of flotillaWith the leadership of Recep Erdogan, Turkey is once more becoming a powerful player in the Middle East.09 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ tops survey of most peaceful countriesNew Zealand is listed as the world's most peaceful country in the 2010 Global Peace Index. 08 Jun 04:00 PM
