Afghan stay won't affect rugby: Key
John Key says he is confident security for the Rugby World Cup will not be compromised by extending the deployment of the SAS in Afghanistan.
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SAS redeployed to Afghanistan
Prime 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.
The architecture of murder and memorial
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Ex-mandarins rebut Blair's claims on Iraq
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's claim that his Cabinet colleagues were fully aware of his determination to deal with Saddam Hussein has been bluntly called into question by testimony from two of his most senior officials.
SAS fired in self-defence - report
NZ SAS soldiers fired weapons in self-defence when they killed two security guards in Afghanistan on Christmas Eve, an investigation by the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force and the NZ Defence Force has found.
Ex KGB spy sure of poison hit in NZ
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Buyer fails to meet Skyhawks deadline
The air force's 17 mothballed Skyhawk jet fighters look likely to end up as museum pieces or spare parts after a Christmas deadline passed with no sign of any money from the American buyer.
Australian man avoids Afghan death sentence
A former Australian soldier has been sentenced to 20 years in jail in Afghanistan for murdering a colleague.
Widows cheated out of war vets' medals
War medal collectors are combing death notices to harass families of late veterans for their medals.
NZ SAS 'too disciplined' to have fired first, says former top soldier
Major General Lou Gardiner, the Chief of Army for three years until he retired last year after 39 years service, said he would back what the SAS troops said over anyone else.
SAS 'fired on first' in Kabul battle
The Defence Force insists that New Zealand SAS troops in Afghanistan involved in a fatal shootout were fired upon first.
SAS soldiers fired in self defence - Defence Force
The NZ Defence Force says SAS soldiers were acting in self defence when they led a raid on a factory in Afghanistan in which two soldiers were killed.
Elite NZ soldiers in 'botched' Afghan raid - report
New Zealand soldiers have been accused of being involved in a botched raid on a factory in Afghanistan which left two workers dead.
Online reunion brings family some Christmas cheer
Chief Petty Officer Steve Clarke received the best Christmas gift ever yesterday: Watching his children unwrap their presents.
Solider makes mercy dash to sick dad from Afghanistan
When his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer this week, Squadron Leader Steve Hall was determined to make it home from Afghanistan.