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Most NZers want SAS out of Afghanistan - poll

Most New Zealanders want Special Air Service (SAS) troops withdrawn from Afghanistan, a poll has found.

General fired over scandal

NZ trade mission seeks slice of US military pie

A New Zealand trade mission is in Guam this week, seeking opportunities for future growth.

Israel to stop flotilla

Decorated WWII gunner dies

Israel rejects claim of nuclear offer to South Africa

Israel yesterday described as baseless reported findings in a new book that it offered to sell nuclear warheads to South Africa in 1975.

Stress taking toll on bomb disposal experts

In an attempt to take the pressure off bomb disposal officers in Afghanistan, combat engineers will now be tasked with blowing up many improvised devices rather than having to dismantle all of them.

Kiwi flying ace credited with eight kills dies in England

Soldier injured during live firing training

A soldier was struck by a stray bullet while operating a standard-issue light machine gun late this morning.

North Korea's old subs still deadly

Aussie soldiers suffer in chill

Mums and dads militia ready to take on world

<i>John Roughan</i>: Combat death will test our maturity

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Grumps bark without bite

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Key's priorities are at home

Shark deterrent for Navy