Photos of Morrie Stanley who died recently, just months after being presented with an Australian Unit Citation for Gallantry for his service in the Vietnam War.

A former New Zealand Vietnam war hero who was recently presented with a bravery award for saving the lives of Australian soldiers has died.

Former Defence Force scientist Stephen Wilce ignored concerns about military projects which led to at least one cost blow-out of $100 million.

The army is investigating how a box of ammunition fell off the back of one of its trucks and was run over by a car.

John Key has ordered an inquiry into how former top defence scientist Stephen Wilce was given top security clearance by the SIS.

The Air Force may come under pressure to restrict drinking hours at its canteens amid concern about its drinking culture.

NZ's spy agency is expected to be drawn into the saga of a top defence official who has quit after claims he falsified his CV.

Stephen Wilce, head of the Defence Technology Agency and NZ's chief defence scientist, has quit over allegations he falsified his CV.

One of NZ's top Defence officials is under investigation after it was alleged he told "massive porkies" - including that he was an Olympian - and embellished his CV.

US troops yesterday found themselves battling heavily armed militants assaulting an Iraqi military headquarters in the centre of Baghdad.

Britain is facing calls to set out a detailed timetable for the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.