Afghan mercy dash: First NZDF flight lands at Kabul, picks up desperate evacuees
RNZAF C-130 spends just 30 minutes on tarmac - just hours after deadly gunfight.
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First Kiwis evacuated from Afghanistan
A second group of New Zealanders is expected to be evacuated as soon as possible.
Kiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ base
Bamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".
Supreme Court Justice calls on Govt to provide safe passage for female Afghan judges
Female judges are receiving calls from the Taliban threatening 'where will you hide now?'
PM: 200 Afghan locals could be rescued by NZ extraction operation
Extraction priority will be for the locals who assisted NZ's Defence Force: PM
Afghanistan deployment by Wednesday at the earliest - minister
The 40 NZDF personnel to be deployed include engineers, medical people and 'security'.
PM: Window for getting Kiwis out of Afghanistan is closing
There are about 47 Kiwis in Afghanistan who need help getting back.
Defence Force flies critically ill Niuean MP to NZ for medical treatment
The aircraft was met by an ambulance.
Govt urgently reviewing cases of Afghan interpreters
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi says they're looking at the "emerging issue".
Kiwi army mum's sacrifice: 'I make my kids proud'
When she's called to duty, Megan dons her fatigues and kisses her babies goodbye.
Military at MIQ says HQ bosses get better Covid bonuses
MIQ military staff says pandemic pay is better for those based at NZDF HQ.
Contractor in hospital after electric shock at naval base
Navy Occupational Safety and Health are investigating and WorkSafe has also been informed.
Museums discover potential explosive in collections
The potentially explosive acid has been sitting in museum displays.
Explosive acid found at Dunedin museum
Bomb disposal unit called to Dunedin museum after discovery of explosive acid.
Rangatahi now aiming for military careers
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa helps youth gain life-changing experiences.
Covid-19: Government struggles to recruit MIQ security staff
The Defence Force has been asked to cover security roles at MIQ facilities.
NZDF in bid to avoid prosecution for special forces death
Decorated soldier's counter-terrorism training cited in bid to have charge dismissed.
Defence Force seeks more drones for fleet
Defence Force is looking to add to its fleet of about 60 drones; police to add more too.
Air Force finds fisherman, 5 still missing after 'horrific' incident
At least one survivor has been found by an NZ Air Force P-3 Orion.
Defence Force to address man's unlawful detention claim
Police say no criminal offence in case of man alleging kidnap by military officers.
Covid-19: NZ Defence Force sends medical team to Egypt
The NZ Defence Force has sent a medical team to Sinai to help with a Covid outbreak there.
Man charged with assaulting Defence Force MIQ worker
The 30-year-old is defending the charge of assault from last month.
Covid-19 coronavirus: 50 NZDF personnel have contracted Covid-19 working offshore
The figure includes those affected by the outbreak in Canada.
Royal NZ Navy crew begin recovery after Covid-19 battle
There are only now three remaining active cases out of a total 13.
HMNZS Aotearoa arrives home for first time
$450m supply ship makes first visit to its ceremonial home port of New Plymouth.
Prince Philip's Kiwi requests for funeral
As the world paid tribute to Philip, there were two Kiwi touches at his final farewell.
Twelve New Zealanders infected with Covid-19 in Canada
The 12 New Zealanders infected with the virus are showing mild symptoms.
Whenuapai School evacuated after incident near air base
The NZDF Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has been called in.
Court martial: Senior soldier denies groping allegations
"This is my last chance to get you wasted," senior soldier allegedly said to subordinate.
Defence order 'unlikely to stop another Op Burnham'
Opinion: These much-vaunted new rules contain nothing on preventing civilian casualties.
'It's incredible' - Kiwi war hero's 109-page secret WWI handwritten manuscript found
Stan Hansen waited more than 80 years to read his father's "sacrosanct" hidden war memoir.
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.
Defence Force MIQ workers confused by double standard
Base facilities out of bounds for MIQ staff but community facilities are okay.
Afghan interpreter who volunteered with Kiwi troops: 'NZ is leaving me to face death'
Kiwi and US soldiers remember friendly face – but so does the Taliban.