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Norway outs NZ SAS's position

<i>Kerre Woodham:</i> SAS primed for risk

<i>Editorial:</i> Drones should be kept on Govt radar

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

NZ and Aus to work on Anzac force

Tonga: Decision due within days on ferry salvage attempt

Impoverished island kingdom would need outside help to fund the recovery of the vessel or the bodies trapped in it.

First pictures of sunken Tongan ferry revealed

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.