New ZealandKey defends naming of ApiataPrime Minister John Key yesterday defended his decision to reveal the identity of SAS soldier Willie Apiata22 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Key defends naming Willie ApiataPrime Minister John Key stands by his decision to reveal that one of the SAS soldiers in a controversial photograph this week was Victoria Cross winner Corporal Willie Apiata.22 Jan 06:42 AM
New ZealandPM says soldier in SAS photo is Willie ApiataJohn Key identifies one of the SAS soldiers in a photo published today as Victoria Cross winner Corporal Willie Apiata.21 Jan 07:54 AM
New ZealandNZ soldiers in Afghanistan to keep using 'Jesus scopes' Gun sights with biblical inscriptions will not be withdrawn from New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan but New Zealand defence bosses want them cleaned up.21 Jan 04:50 AM
New ZealandBiblical citations on NZDF weapons to goThe Defence Force says it was caught unaware by biblical citations stamped on its weapons, and they will be removed.20 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandViolent offenders to get maximum sentence for third offenceThe Govt says its three-strike policy, which was agreed with Act today, will ensure repeat violent offenders get the harshest possible sentences.19 Jan 03:43 AM
WorldTaliban make 'undetectable' bombs out of woodTaliban fighters have developed a deadly new generation of their most lethal weapon, the improvised explosive device, or IED, which is almost undetectable because it has no metal or electronic parts, military experts said last week.10 Jan 10:39 PM
WorldFirst British journalist killed in Afghanistan was 'only a matter of time'The defence correspondent of the <i>Sunday Mirror</i> newspaper has become the first British journalist to be killed while covering the war in Afghanistan.10 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandAfghanistan tops Key's agenda for Clinton visitPM keen to hear Hillary Clinton's views on what progress has been made towards establishing a corruption-free Government in Afghanistan.10 Jan 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Robert Fisk:</i> Shady dealings and the enemies withinBombing by double agent highlights vulnerability of CIA.06 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldUgly embassy fortress proves US expects no affectionThe closure of the US embassy in Yemen highlights how vulnerable embassy facilities and its workers are in the age of the suicide bomber writes Patrick Cockburn.04 Jan 07:28 PM
OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan:</i> 'What if' is something to ponder before future starts01 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldLock 'em up, then let 'em go - US forces try new strategyModelled on how Sunni nationalist groups in Iraq were induced to turn their backs on al Qaeda, the first examples of the new US policy of "reconciling" the Taleban are now being seen.14 Dec 07:55 PM
PoliticsNZ sending enough troops, says new US AmbassadorThe US will not ask New Zealand to send more troops to Afghanistan as part of Barack Obama's final surge, its new ambassador to Wellington says.09 Dec 03:00 PM
