UK Special Forces take control of 'hijacked' ship
The Nigerian stowaways had threatened to kill the crew before Special Forces intervened.
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American Coast Guard sentenced to more than 13 years in alleged terror plot
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Kiwi soldier believed to be far-right extremist arrested at military camp
Soldier thought to be part of far-right group focused on 'blood, honour and brotherhood'.
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Focus Live Earlier: Armed police called to Grey Lynn street.
Focus Live: SAS soldier killed in Auckland exercise
Focus Live: A member of the New Zealand SAS has died after a training accident in Auckland.
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China boosts surveillance as US and Australian naval base upgrades begin
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Venezuela's military has not turned on Maduro
Venezuela's top-heavy military remains largely intact under President Nicolás Maduro.
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NZSAS held naked Afghan man at knifepoint
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Secrecy debate over Hit & Run inquiry
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Editorial: A day to remember a nation's sacrifice
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11 VC winners from New Zealand
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New chiefs named for all three branches of armed forces
Three new military chiefs have been appointed.
Exclusive: Rape complainant told she broke rules
Exclusive: Military police told complainant she was in breach of standing orders.
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Big Read: 'No way' civilians were killed, NZDF promised Key
NZDF mistakenly gave Sir John Key a cast-iron assurance over civilian deaths.
Inquiry launched into SAS's role in deaths of six Afghan civilians
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