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Spy drones on NZ defence wish list

<b>EXCLUSIVE:</b> Robotic "drone" spy planes flying by remote control could be used to patrol New Zealand's waters.

Security on agenda for talks in US

Defence experts question Canberra's China stance

New guardians of our waters put on show of strength

Behind enemy lines

Crack SAS troops are back on the ground in Kandahar, and New Zealand’s regular forces are preparing to return to Bamyan. David Fisher discovers the increasing threats they face in the world’s most dangerous nation

No recommendation on SAS to Afghanistan

Allied soldiers in street brawl

<i>Mirko Bagaric:</i> Torture justifiable in some cases

Missing ship may have held missiles

The Russian-crewed ship allegedly carrying timber and hijacked by pirates earlier this month may have actually been carrying secret missiles bound for the Middle East as cargo.

NZ earns 'tremendous respect' for Afghan help, says US envoy

<i>Cartoon:</i> The invaders? They're 'armless

<i>Garth George</i>: SAS hard men don't need the soft touch

<i>Editorial:</i> PM's caveats on soldiers unrealistic

SAS will face stronger Taleban

New Zealand's decision yesterday to send the SAS back to Afghanistan came as the top US general there warned that the Taleban are gaining the upper hand.

Defence report hints at drug culture

NZ troops head to Malaysia

Afghanistan Assignment: Security forces (2009)

Patrick Gower talks to the Afghani Air Force commander and two police recruits about protecting their country. (July 2009)

Glimmers of hope for land stuck in the past