New Zealand'Cosmic masters' call for Govt investigation into UFOsAlien worshippers are urging the Govt to admit extraterrestrial life is out there after the release of thousands of secret files.24 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandUS envoys were bullies: ClarkFormer PM Helen Clark says concerns by the US Embassy over the screening of Michael Moore's film <i>Fahrenheit 9/11</i> for a Labour Party fundraising event showed "outright bullying" and "unprofessional" conduct by officials. 23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFiles shine light on UFO sightingsNZ's most famous UFO sighting was a moving cluster of bright lights five times the size of a large fishing vessel that dazzled and spooked the occupants of a small plane, files released today reveal.22 Dec 03:10 AM
New ZealandWikiLeaks: Wellington pushed hard for Japan to help in AfghanistanLabour and National governments have unsuccessfully tried to get Japan to join us in Bamyan province, documents show.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ wary of China's emergence - WikiLeaksNZ was disturbed by China's rising influence in the Pacific region, a WikiLeaks cable shows.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandUS wanted military accords kept quietThe US Govt quietly approved eight new areas for military co-operation with NZ in 2007, cables show.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWayne Mapp to leave ParliamentDefence Minister Wayne Mapp has announced his intention to stand down at the next election.15 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldier had been 'a rising star'Tributes to Private John 'Jack' Howard, reveal a brave man known to his British mates as 'Kiwi'.07 Dec 08:28 PM
New ZealandMapp tones down Defence savingsThe Defence Force may only be able to save up three quarters of the $300 million touted after the release of the white paper, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said today.18 Nov 12:29 AM
New ZealandMinister tips full-blown war games within a yearFull-blown military exercises between the US and NZ could begin within a year, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says.08 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSAS fundraiser 'sad' - HodgsonLabour's defence spokesman Pete Hodgson says it is 'sad' the SAS is fundraising for their families.07 Nov 06:19 PM
New ZealandSAS paid for 'interaction' with businessmenDefence Minister Wayne Mapp has ordered an immediate inquiry after reports businessmen paid for sessions with the defence force's elite Special Air Service (SAS) troops.07 Nov 05:18 AM
New ZealandForces review to turn every stoneEvery arm of the Defence Force will undergo changes to gain greater efficiency of operation from a constrained state purse, the defence white paper suggests.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDefence playing blame game, says recruitment firmThe recruitment company that shortlisted serial fabulist Stephen Wilce for a top defence job says a military court of inquiry was looking for someone outside the system to blame.28 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandHead scientist quits over CV claimsStephen Wilce, head of the Defence Technology Agency and NZ's chief defence scientist, has quit over allegations he falsified his CV.09 Sep 02:50 AM
New ZealandTop Defence official faces probe over CV claimsOne of NZ's top Defence officials is under investigation after it was alleged he told "massive porkies" - including that he was an Olympian - and embellished his CV.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSailor escapes alcohol chargeA British sailor charged on Anzac Day with having excess breath alcohol twice the drink-driving limit escaped prosecution after high level intervention. 21 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAct's nightmare continuesAct's dirty laundry was hung out to dry today after attempts yesterday to keep their party implosion under wraps failed spectacularly.19 Aug 07:03 AM
New ZealandSwear words triggered Roy's demotion - HideAct's Rodney Hide had concerns about what Heather Roy's top adviser was telling her. 19 Aug 03:57 AM
