NZ troops overseas are getting Kiwi parcels with a message from home for Christmas.

Slice of Kiwiana on way to every Kiwi armed forces member serving overseas this Christmas.

Kurt Bayer meets the country's deadliest sharpshooters to find out what makes them tick.

Private Allister Baker reveals exactly what happened and how it changed his life forever.

Memorial rides to remember Afghanistan war heroes killed during NZ's dark month of August

OPINION: Army visits to schools is the right introduction for our children.

Education Minister Nikki Kaye has asked for guidelines to be drawn up.

A restored M41 Walker Bulldog tank will lead the Huntly dawn parade for the first time.

Appeal has paid for everything from medical treatment to creating new life.

All Blacks coach among big names supporting annual RSA fundraiser.

The military's ability to care for the bodies of those who die abroad is under question.

The Chief of Army tells officers the nine killed in the NZSAS raised were armed.

Mother of soldier says she wishes NZ troops were brought home before her son died in 2012.

For three years the NZ Defence Force resisted releasing the report.

In 1969, a 20-year-old Corporal Benfell led eight men into combat in Vietnam.

At spots where the boulders still teeter above, the convoy spreads out a little. Better to have one or two trucks wiped out than several, it's explained to me ... The brutal logic makes sense.

"We are expecting a difficult crossing tomorrow so we're making sure everyone is well refreshed and rested."

The New Zealand Defence Force is mourning the loss of one of its most respected leaders and a veteran stalwart of its support operation in Antarctica.

Apollo Taito is a sergeant in the NZ Army, an ambassador for animal rights organisation Safe and one of an estimated five Samoan vegans in the country.

Charlie Petera fought during World War II in North Africa and Italy between 1941 and 1945.

When one is asked to perform a private show for royalty, one doesn't say no.

A mother and an Auckland community will gather today to salute their fallen soldier.

Lance Corporal Malone was mortally wounded moments after assisting his wounded commanding officer to shelter.

The first wave of Kiwi troops deployed to Iraq have made significant progress, according to one of their trainers.

John Key said he left Iraq feeling reassured that the troops he deployed six months ago are in a safe place and were making a difference.

Whatever Paradise was, it will not be opening any time soon in the Taji Military Camp.

A Kiwi soldier has lifted the lid on life inside Iraq's fortified Camp Taji and the fight against Isis terrorists.

Johnny Enzed is a composite WWI soldier created by historian Glyn Harper, who has used the device to explore soldiers' lives as they served King and country.

Fallen Kiwi soldier, Luke Tamatea, was remembered in a touching moment last night, that left his 8-year-old daughter shedding "happy tears".