Taiwan mobilises forces to thwart Chinese invasion
Everything from cyber attacks, blockades to full scale war is being prepared for.
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Staff sergeant guilty of indecent assault at Army function.
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'Great concern': US warns of China accelerating plans to capture Taiwan
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More than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMA
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US presents warring Afghan sides with peace agreement
The document envisions a reconciliation commission aimed at healing 42 years of conflict.
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National Emergency Management Agency with the latest tsunami threat update.
Unlawfully detained: NZDF conducting full inquiry into man's military police kidnap allegation
Minister confirms inquiry into "serious" allegation man was kidnapped by military police.
NZ withdrawal from Afghanistan: Taliban reacts
Extremist Islamic group calls on other countries to follow NZDF move.
NZ troops to leave Afghanistan after 20 years, 10 Kiwi lives lost
New Zealand troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan by the end of May.
NZ Defence Force releases new rules for civilian harm
The move was one recommendation from the Government inquiry into Operation Burnham.
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Three soldiers were removed from duty, while one was charged for inappropriate behaviour.
Audrey Young: Five Eyes emerging from shadows into diplomatic sphere
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Afghanistan condemns Australian war crimes allegations
Afghanistan has demanded justice for the victims of Australia's alleged wars crimes.
Shocking allegations buried in war crimes report laid bare
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China leaks dossier of 14 disputes 'poisoning bilateral relations' with Oz
A dossier revealing why China is "angry" with Australia has been deliberately leaked.
'Deeply disturbing': Shocking Australian war crime allegations
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Show of strength: US flexes its muscles in bitter China dispute
A bitter dispute in the East China Sea has boiled over into a war game.
Defence Force ordered to pay former employee $25000 over dismissal
NZDF breached its obligation to treat employee fairly in relation to performance concerns.
UK Special Forces take control of 'hijacked' ship
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tsunami warning sirens could be upgraded as noise does not meet national standard
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