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NZDF personnel overseas navigating Covid-19: 'You quickly become a caged lion'
Kiwi soldiers overseas this Anzac Day have the safety of loved ones in NZ on their minds.
Third of military suffer post-traumatic stress disorder, study finds
Need for support a "timely reminder as we celebrate Anzac Day".
Defence Force van stolen from Ohakea
Police believe the van is now in Levin and want the public's help to find it.
NZ soldiers finally reunited with family after isolation
NZ soldiers will have their long-awaited reunion with families after a 2-week isolation.
NZ's eerie calm; Spain deaths pass China, global toll 20,000
Things will get worse before they get better says the Prime Minister.
Focus Live: Huge new powers will be given to officials with State of National Emergency declared
Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management, Sarah Stuart-Black, outlines the powers that will be given to officials with the state of National Emergency declared. Video / Mark Mitchell
White supremacist is a former soldier, says Defence Force
It comes after a soldier was arrested at Linton Military Camp in December.
Court martial: Disgraced army officer demoted for sex with subordinate
Lieutenant Colonel Justin Putze has been demoted for his relationship with a subordinate.
Court martial: Army officer who slept with subordinate guilty of breaching orders
Panel of three find senior officer guilty on all charges. He will be sentenced tomorrow.
Army boss called as witness in court martial
Major General John Boswell has given evidence about a debrief he had with the accused.
US accuses China of 'debt-trap diplomacy' in Pacific
"This is the new game on the block," senior US Army leader tells NZ.
Apec 2021 security measures criticised as draconian
Concern proposed powers for police are heavy handed and anti-democratic.
Hacked: Phil Goff's personal, confidential emails offered for sale
EXCLUSIVE: Police investigate claims 12 years of Mayor Phil Goff's emails have been taken.
NZ's plan for withdrawal of Kiwi troops from Iraq
The Government has yet to decide if it's going to pull troops out.
Iran's embassy calls on NZ to promote peace and security
Embassy says events would not negatively affect friendly relations between NZ and Iran.
NZDF personnel may be deployed to fire-ravaged Kangaroo Island
Some NZDF personnel deployed to Australia may be bound for devastated Kangaroo Island.
Editorial: Pullout of NZ troops in Iraq imperative
EDITORIAL: The end of New Zealand's military presence in Iraq cannot come soon enough.
NZ training mission in Iraq on hold amid tension
It comes amid rising tension between the United States and Iran.
Fears for safety of NZ troops amid rising Iran-US hostility
NZ troops based in Iraq at risk of being caught up in Iran's retaliation, academic says.
Defence Force troops to be sent to Australia
Personnel and helicopters sent to 'assist our Australian cousins in their time of need'.
Kiwis in Iraq advised to leave amid security fears
The NZDF has 45 people currently on rotation at Camp Taji, near Baghdad.
Kiwis deployed in same region as fatal air strike on Iraqi militia
New Zealand Defence Force members are training Iraqi security forces at Camp Taji.
A rather Kiwi Christmas for Defence Force personnel stationed overseas
Personnel stationed overseas will be adding some Kiwi flavour to their festivities.
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'.
Fatal crash: Anzac Day helicopter tragedy under fresh review
Cabinet has approved a review of inquiries into the 2010 Anzac Day crash.
Ron Mark in scuffle over cowboy hat
NZ First MP Ron Mark say a man snatched his Stetson after a few too many drinks.
White Island eruption: Defence boss' fears for recovery heroes
Defence boss speaks about heroic soldiers and their battle to bring Whakaari victims home.
White Island tourism: Who is responsible for what?
26 people remain in hospital in New Zealand and Australia.
'Music to Putin's ears': Russian forces shoot down US drone
At first it seemed like an accident. But now a far more sinister plot has been revealed.
Accidental contact: Judge acquits lawyer accused of 'groping' woman in court
Judge says complainant of indecent assault was an honest but 'utterly unreliable' witness.
Revealed: Kiwi's secret life in the French Foreign Legion
Exclusive: Young Kiwi speaks from inside one of the world's most famous fighting units.
NZDF to clear firing range linked to Afghan children's deaths
Defence Minister says it's not confirmed NZ to blame for Afghan kids' deaths.
Audrey Young: Reading between the lines of Pacific paper
China is not mentioned in latest Defence paper, but it doesn't need to be.