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British Army Gurkhas invade the south
Some of the most fearless warriors in military history have been taking part in a biennial exercise with the NZ Army in the South Island.
'I wanted him to look me in the eye'
The sister of a murdered south Auckland man knew she had to face her brother's killer to see what his features revealed.
Military chiefs on RSA duty
Two top military officers will be among volunteers collecting donations from the public for today's Poppy Day appeal.
Official 'executed by flame-thrower'
A North Korean official has been executed with a flame-thrower, South Korean media has reported.
New Air Force chief named
Air Commodore Mike Yardley will be the new Chief of Air Force, when Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell leaves the Defence Force next month after a distinguished 41-year career.
Majority accept Bush as top cop
A eulogy in support of a shamed detective was enough to make a senior police officer unfit for the job of commissioner, according to 31 per cent of Herald-DigiPoll respondents.
Half a century of service
With two grandfathers gassed in the trenches of the Great War, and a father who battled Nazis at El Alamein, Rick Ottaway never consciously made a career choice.
Australia plans drone patrols
Australia is set to outlay billions of dollars on new long-range drones, maritime patrol aircraft and stealth fighters despite plans to slash federal spending.
Peter Bromhead: Paranoia increase
My paranoia levels have increased dramatically since I read a confidential Defence Force security manual, carelessly left on my city bus seat.
SAS interpreters win NZ reprieve
Six Afghan interpreters who worked alongside Victoria Cross holder Willie Apiata and other New Zealand SAS soldiers will be resettled in New Zealand.
Rescue of Kiwis earns high praise
A Kiwi soldier wounded by friendly fire in Afghanistan has paid tribute to a US Air Force search and rescue crew after they received one of the US military's highest honours.
NZ military develops spy drones
High-tech spy drones and sophisticated seabed mines are being developed in New Zealand and sold to global military superpowers.
New Defence Force chief sworn in
Lieutenant General Tim Keating was sworn in as Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force at a ceremony in Wellington today.
US army eyes robots as it plans troop cuts
The United States Army is considering replacing thousands of soldiers with robots as it adjusts to sweeping troop cuts.
Madeleine McCann arrests 'imminent'
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are reportedly set to arrest three burglars who had been operating in the resort when she went missing.
Where's the WW2 sea mine?
'Nothing was located.' A jet-skier's reported sighting of a World War Two sea mine sparked a fruitless search in Lyttelton Harbour.
Dead soldier's family angry at army
The family of dead soldier Rory Malone claim the Defence Force have treated them like 'second-class' citizens and the insensitive handling of his funeral arrangements caused them unnecessary stress.
Defence suicide rate on the rise
Two defence staff killed themselves and seven others attempted to do so in the past year.
Veterans 'callously' treated
Two brothers seriously injured in botched Defence Force exercises believe New Zealand's service personnel are being hung out to dry by the country's law makers.
New claim spies may have snapped Maddie
A military expert believes Madeleine McCann's abductor might have been caught on camera by a spy plane on a training exercise for Nato.
Sir Peter Blake Trust: Andy Grant
Without a doubt commanding the Anzac class frigate HMNZS Te Kaha. Being appointed to lead such a great team and represent New Zealand was an amazing privilege.
'Blood money' offer a bad look - Key
The offer of money made to the Pike River families by the mine's former boss doesn't look good, Prime Minister John Key says.
SAS soldier can keep army job
An SAS soldier has been fined $4700 at a court martial in Auckland this afternoon for stealing service property, but can remain in the Army.
'Poor' SAS soldiers used discarded US gear, court martial told
A staff sergeant in the SAS has told a court martial about how surplus United States military equipment, including a truck, was used by New Zealand armed forces in Afghanistan.
Death highlights steroid danger
A coroner has recommended that authorities consider strengthening drug testing regimes after an Air Force member died during a training exercise after consuming steroids.
One charge against SAS soldier withdrawn
One of the charges against a SAS soldier facing a court martial has been withdrawn this morning.
SAS man 'didn't know guns were Army's'
A SAS soldier accused of stealing service property didn't know the gun accessories were owned by the Army, his defence lawyer told a court martial today.