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Kiwi war hero inspired by fallen commander
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.
Father praises NZ soldier's 'courageous act'
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".
NZer hailed as hero after Taleban grenade attack
The actions of a quick thinking NZ soldier save the lives of two British Army colleagues during a Taleban grenade attack in Afghanistan.
Home base riskiest place for troops
Defence Force troops are less likely to be injured on missions in war-torn Afghanistan and Iraq than they are at home base.
Air force's new $770m helicopter cops harsh criticism
A military helicopter at the centre of a $770 million NZ Air Force upgrade has copped harsh criticism in a German Army report.
Kiwi SAS troops under fire
NZ's elite SAS troops have been involved in another firefight in Afghanistan, and once again press photographers have captured them in action.
India vows to counter terrorist threat
India has pledged tight security for upcoming sporting events.
Terror threat: Black Sticks reluctant to travel to India
The NZ men's hockey team will stay in Perth for the time being rather than travel on to India for the Hockey World Cup.