Fresh evidence has emerged that British military intelligence ran a secret operation in Iraq which authorised degrading and unlawful treatment of prisoners.

A terrifyingly realistic report on Georgian TV - simulating a massive invasion by Russia - caused widespread panic in the country.

An emotional hospital-bed email has revealed how the heroics of a Kiwi soldier who saved the lives of two comrades under heavy Taleban gunfire were inspired by his fallen commander.

The father of a NZ soldier in Afghanistan, who saved two British colleagues from a live grenade, says he's "just glad (his son) came out of it".

The actions of a quick thinking NZ soldier save the lives of two British Army colleagues during a Taleban grenade attack in Afghanistan.

Defence Force troops are less likely to be injured on missions in war-torn Afghanistan and Iraq than they are at home base.

A military helicopter at the centre of a $770 million NZ Air Force upgrade has copped harsh criticism in a German Army report.