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This summer we look back at the big stories of last year. This is from November.
Legendary NZ Army veteran passes away
NZDF veteran of 51 years' Rick Ottaway passes away after battling cancer.
Secret hearings for NZSAS inquiry into Afghanistan claims
Limited public hearings planned for NZSAS probe.
Daring tale: Shipwreck uncovered on west coast beach after 153 years
Restoration of 1865 shipwreck the Daring expected to cost more than $1 million.
New veterans support hub launched
WeServed.nz pulls together 30 organisations for veterans seeking help
Exclusive: 'The spies who cheated on me'
The secretive nature of their jobs meant she never knew of their secret lovers.
PM tells NZDF to halt court costs claim against victim
Robert Roper's offending occurred between 1976 and 1988 when he was with the Air Force.
No acute health risk, Ohakea residents told
Scheme for uncontaminated water at Ōhakea takes another step forward
'Secret inquiry' would not help public confidence, hearing told
Second day of two-day hearing focused on privacy concerns v public confidence.
Inquiry: VC-winner Willie Apiata's high profile was a 'risk'
The disclosure came during the second day of the Inquiry into Operation Burnham.
'Highly secret' NZDF documents available on internet: Nicky Hager
Intelligence and military concerns on classified information challenged as probe opens.
'105 errors': Defence Force hits back at Hit & Run book claims
NZDF claims a US drone video would show the NZSAS did nothing wrong in Afghanistan.
Secrecy debate over Hit & Run inquiry
Critics say hearings must be open so the public can have faith in the outcome.
Big Read: Details revealed of NZSAS assault in Taliban territory
NZDF's full narrative on the NZSAS raid behind an official inquiry starting next week.
Comment: CNN's annoying Rocket Lab report
The company's maiden commercial flight generated a ton of global coverage.
High-explosive shell found: Four houses evacuated in Te Puke
Unexploded naval high-explosive shell found at Te Puke residence.
Russian billionaire's 'secret bases' busted
The billionaire's private island believed to be used as a spy hideout has been raided.
NZ, US and Russia to fight the 'scourge of terrorism'
NZ committed to share information to help counter the effects of international terrorism.
RNZAF aircraft performs emergency landing
The aircraft has performed an emergency landing after a landing gear failure.
'Palpable relief' at NZDF's quake rescue
The NZDF was among the first to offer relief after the 7.5 magnitude Indonesian quake.
NZ Navy to join exercise as tensions rise
Former Defence Minister says he informed China when NZ joined strike group last year.
Big Read: Commander of slain NZ troops tells story for first time
NZDF blocked Craig Wilson's account of the infamous battle - but now it can be told.
Air Force Orion spots missing fishermen
The fishermen had been missing on a 5m boat for four days.
Inside the NZSAS: How our elite soldiers train for missions
An exclusive look into the training regime of NZ's most exclusive fighting force.
NZSAS inquiry: Public shut out after military, spies appeal
Evidence and testimony at inquiry into NZSAS said to be too sensitive for public airing.
Six cleared in NZDF probe into instructors misbehaving
Investigations into four others ongoing.
Ardern signals possible end of missions
Labour and NZ First initially opposed the Iraq deployment but have now extended it.
Man behind historic ID card tracked down
Whanganui-born Navy man behind the mystery ID card has been found living in Auckland.
Mystery over NZ sailor's ID at bottom of Pearl Harbour
Kiwi sailor Nigel Foster's naval ID card was dredged up at Pearl Harbour.
Major NZ disaster response shake-up
Review launched after 2016 Kaikoura earthquake and 2017 Port Hills fires
Young army bomb expert hurt during flare disposal
NZDF says injured bomb expert in a stable condition