New ZealandSoldier's body expected back in NZ next week The body of Private Kirifi Mila, killed in a motor accident while serving in Afghanistan on Tuesday, is expected to return to New Zealand next week, the Defence Force says.16 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandArmy death may lead to review of driver skillsThe death of a soldier in Afghanistan is at least the ninth time in 12 years a NZ soldier has been killed in a vehicle accident.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSixth NZer to die in AfghanistanThe soldier killed when the vehicle he was in rolled down a cliff in Afghanistan was the sixth New Zealander - the fourth in the past year - to die in the country since the conflict began.16 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandPopular soldier will be sorely missedThe soldier killed in a road crash in Afghanistan was a popular member of his unit who will be sorely missed, the New Zealand Defence Force says.15 Feb 11:52 PM
New ZealandNZ soldier killed in crash namedThe New Zealand solider killed in a vehicle crash in Afghanistan has been named. The Defence Force said he was a popular member of his unit and well known as a 'colourful character'.15 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandSAS redeployed to AfghanistanPrime Minister John Key has confirmed the New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) deployment to Afghanistan will be extended for another year from April - but it will be around half the size of the current deployment.01 Feb 04:14 AM
New ZealandSoldiers to get more killing powerThe country's soldiers are about to get more killing power with a new weapon which will better the range and accuracy of the rifles used by the enemies they are likely to be fighting.25 Jan 02:21 AM
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 ZealandWilce's recruiter under further scrutinyIf problems are found with Momentum Consulting's recruitment of Stephen Wilce, then its other public sector appointments should be checked, Labour says.15 Sep 07:44 AM
New ZealandSlain soldier's final farewellLieutenant Tim O'Donnell was described as a striking example of a young man with positive and irrepressible energy at his funeral today.11 Aug 12:31 AM
