New ZealandSoldier risked his life to help a friendWith his colleague's lifeless body lying nearby and insurgent fire around him, Lance Corporal Leon Smith's back was to the wall. But the New Zealand soldier wasn't leaving without his friend or without completing the mission assigned to him.19 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBomb specialist faced the unseen enemyIt's every soldier's greatest fear - the unseen enemy. The improvised explosive device (IED) buried beneath the road, which is detonated by Afghanistan insurgents who lie and wait for Coalition soldiers to pass.19 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandChopper pilot flew into 'a river of tracer fire'With bullets kicking up dust in front of him and insurgent rounds pinging off his helicopter cockpit, every fibre in Flight Lieutenant Ben Pryor's body told him to flee19 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCourt martial for army officerA New Zealand Army officer charged with beating a fellow soldier has appeared before a court martial this morning at Linton Army Camp.25 Mar 06:23 AM
New ZealandHeavy weapons request for Afghanistan medicsDefence bosses were asked to allow soldiers in Afghanistan to ignore the Geneva Convention so medics could use heavy weapons.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMum: Army hiding truth into deathThe grieving mother of a dead Kiwi soldier asked for the return of his clothes but was told they were burned as the items were considered "bio-toxic".13 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandDefence Force highlights online dangersThe Defence Force has issued a handbook to personnel with guidelines on how to use social networking sites.08 Mar 06:53 AM
New ZealandDefence deaths tied to training gapsTwenty armed forces personnel have been killed in the past three years - with a number of deaths linked to training failures and gaps.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily want open inquestSome family members of Corporal Douglas Hughes say they want an open inquest to satisfy their questions over the soldier's death.04 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandCoroner had attacked gay marriageThe coroner who declined a full inquest into the suicide of a gay soldier is a Mormon church elder who attacked same-sex marriage in a submission to Parliament, saying it was an unnecessary "social experiment".03 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandUnknown NZ soldier laid to restThe remains of an unknown New Zealand soldier killed on the Western Front during World War I were buried last night in a ceremony in Belgium.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCutbacks not affecting troops' safety: ministerCost-cutting at the Defence Force has not compromised the safety of New Zealand's frontline troops in Afghanistan.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandVideo links keep families in touch at ChristmasNew Zealand's overseas defence force personnel will be turning to heavy doses of Skype tomorrow for a link with home on Christmas Day.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMission of success for Kiwi contingentThere was rioting in the streets and parts of Honiara were burning to the ground in protest at the recent elections.02 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldWarlord's death 'mix of shock, sadness'The killing of a senior Taleban warlord, blamed for the deaths of four New Zealand soldiers, has been met with shock and sadness by one grieving mother.26 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Get our soldiers out of AfghanistanMisplaced loyalty to a superpower 'ally' is not a good enough reason to stay.07 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandNZ troops more at risk at home than abroadOfficial figures show Afghanistan most hazardous overseas posting for personnel.07 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldNZ soldiers killed in AfghanistanTwo New Zealand Defence Force personnel have been killed and six injured in Afghanistan. The NZDF said in a statement the two were serving with the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team.04 Aug 10:52 PM
New ZealandMapp: Bamyan dangerous but NZ troops making progressDefence Minister Wayne Mapp says NZ troops making progress in a dangerous area of Afghanistan.17 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandPte Mila farewelled from Kiwi BaseThe body of Private Kirifi Mila, killed in a road accident in Afghanistan, has begun its journey home to New Zealand after being farewelled from Kiwi Base overnight.16 Feb 10:30 PM
