Kiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ base
Bamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".
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The fall of Kabul: Who is NZ leaving behind?
"I am shocked the NZ Government will not help me," says interpreter fearing for his life.
'Skill Fade': MIQ watch has left NZDF compromised to major disasters
With troops staffing quarantine facilities, they are unable to deploy elsewhere at speed.
Govt urgently reviewing cases of Afghan interpreters
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi says they're looking at the "emerging issue".
Afghans who worked with NZ fear deadly reprisals as Taliban closes in
A group of 38 Afghan civilians who helped the New Zealand war effort plead for help.
Taranaki Whānui members occupy land near Mt Crawford prison
Members protesting what they claim to be zero consultation in development discussions.
Minister's words after 'anti-woke' essay won military award
The essay centres on free speech and rails against diversity and 'woke culture'.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Where will NZ stand in rising tensions between China and other allies?
New Zealand could eventually come under real pressure to pick a side.
Covid-19 coronavirus: 50 NZDF personnel have contracted Covid-19 working offshore
The figure includes those affected by the outbreak in Canada.
More than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMA
The defence force has punished more than 130 personnel for using illegal drugs since 2014.
Killer quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"
'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.
Unlawfully detained: NZDF conducting full inquiry into man's military police kidnap allegation
Minister confirms inquiry into "serious" allegation man was kidnapped by military police.
NZ troops to leave Afghanistan after 20 years, 10 Kiwi lives lost
New Zealand troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan by the end of May.
Covid-19: Hundreds of Kiwi military staff need psychological check-ups
15.6 per cent of those asked said they'd experienced challenging situations.
Classified material may halt Defence Force prosecution after NZSAS soldier's death
More than a year after special forces soldier died in training, prosecution reaches court.
Inappropriate: Several soldiers reprimanded after MIQ incidents
Three soldiers were removed from duty, while one was charged for inappropriate behaviour.
Man considers kidnap charges against military police after car incident
Man considering kidnap charges against military police officers who 'detained' him.
Defence Force ordered to pay former employee $25000 over dismissal
NZDF breached its obligation to treat employee fairly in relation to performance concerns.
Mosque shooter has last moments on the outside as he leaves Chch for prison
Tarrant is handcuffed and surrounded by police and Defence force staff as he's walked on.
Mosque attacker arrives in Christchurch ahead of sentencing
Brenton Tarrant arrives in Christchurch today ahead of his four-day sentencing hearing.
30-year-fight: Apology, payout for ex-soldier left tetraplegic from training exercise
George Nepata has been awarded a confidential payout, believed to be six figures.
Women rescued after five hours in flooded river
The women are believed to have gone over the Otiria Falls on a kayak and a lilo.
'Code of silence' thwarts plan to eliminate military sexual violence
Review of 'Operation Respect' finds fault with project to eliminate sex abuse and assault.
Richlister: Time to rethink the $4 billion Defence budget
Ex-military businessman Guy Haddleton wants to see a pandemic strategy from the Govt.
NZDF court of inquiry launched after administrator stole $225k
Paniparewhakaro Rangiuia embezzled money raised for soldiers' health and wellbeing.
Third of military suffer post-traumatic stress disorder, study finds
Need for support a "timely reminder as we celebrate Anzac Day".
NZ soldiers finally reunited with family after isolation
NZ soldiers will have their long-awaited reunion with families after a 2-week isolation.
NZ troops based in Camp Taji in Iraq are coming home
Forty five NZ troops based in Camp Taji, in Iraq, are back in NZ or on their way home.
Coronavirus: Joint Anzac Day services at Gallipoli cancelled
No decisions have been made yet on domestic Anzac commemorations
'If you want a war, we'll give you a war' - NZ faces tough decisions as Iran calls Trump's bluff
Analysis: NZ in difficult position after Iran missile attack on US occupied bases in Iraq.
Defence Force troops to be sent to Australia
Personnel and helicopters sent to 'assist our Australian cousins in their time of need'.
Kiwi soldier believed to be far-right extremist arrested at military camp
Soldier thought to be part of far-right group focused on 'blood, honour and brotherhood'.
Ron Mark in scuffle over cowboy hat
NZ First MP Ron Mark say a man snatched his Stetson after a few too many drinks.