New ZealandKiwi war hero inspired by fallen commanderAn emotional hospital-bed email has revealed how the heroics of a Kiwi soldier who saved the lives of two comrades under heavy Taleban gunfire were inspired by his fallen commander.09 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandFather praises NZ soldier's 'courageous act'The father of a NZ soldier in Afghanistan, who saved two British colleagues from a live grenade, says he's "just glad (his son) came out of it".09 Mar 03:03 AM
New ZealandNZer hailed as hero after Taleban grenade attackThe actions of a quick thinking NZ soldier save the lives of two British Army colleagues during a Taleban grenade attack in Afghanistan.09 Mar 12:55 AM
New ZealandHome base riskiest place for troopsDefence Force troops are less likely to be injured on missions in war-torn Afghanistan and Iraq than they are at home base.08 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAir force's new $770m helicopter cops harsh criticismA military helicopter at the centre of a $770 million NZ Air Force upgrade has copped harsh criticism in a German Army report.02 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi SAS troops under fireNZ's elite SAS troops have been involved in another firefight in Afghanistan, and once again press photographers have captured them in action.01 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandSAS in Afghanistan gun fight, says John KeyJohn Key has revealed that 15 New Zealand SAS troops in Afghanistan were involved in a gun fight with "insurgents" on Friday.01 Mar 04:16 AM
EmploymentAir NZ to cut 100 jobs after Hercules refit delayAir New Zealand engineering subsidiary Safe Air in Blenheim is planning to cut 100 jobs from its workforce.15 Feb 10:45 PM
WorldPrivate security operatives ordered to leave countryGuards linked to Blackwater given seven days to leave after US court rejects charges.11 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldLA fire crew defend decision to deploy 50 to rescue dogThe Los Angeles Fire Department has defended its decision to deploy about 50 firefighters and a helicopter to rescue a dog from the Los Angeles River.26 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandSAS blew up missile site, foiled bombsThe blanket secrecy over SAS operations has been ditched, with the Defence Force revealing that elite troopers recently helped capture bomb-makers in Kabul.26 Jan 03:00 PM
