The implications of any illegal spying for the extradition proceeding against Mr Dotcom will depend on what information the GCSB actually obtained, writes Mai Chen

The last batch of soldiers has left for Afghanistan, bracing themselves for attacks from insurgents desperate to win the propaganda war before NZ pulls out for good.

Rhys Jones reflects on our armed forces embarking on an ambitious reform programme, reflecting the strategic direction set in the white paper of 2010.

An off-duty police officer who allegedly assaulted a male model at a Fashion Week after-party has appeared in court charged with assault.

The grandfather of a Kiwi soldier killed in Afghanistan has welcomed the arrest of a senior Taliban member connected to the attack.

The SAS is being re-deployed to Afghanistan to send a message to the killers of five NZ soldiers and lead patrols against the Taleban, a defence analyst has suggested.

Robert Ayson says the good news is that we are being courted by Washington and Beijing at the same time. But is the attention needed?

New Zealand Defence Force staff are in line for a $45 million pay rise - but rents for those living in defence accommodation will also be increasing.

It has taken 29 months - but the full report into the fatal Anzac Day crash is about to be made widely available to the public.

With our troops pulling out of Afghanistan next year, one big question remains on whether the mission was worth it. Richard Jackson and Alexander Gillespie debate the issue.

Tens of thousands of people around the world have watched a moving haka tribute by the comrades of three fallen Kiwi soldiers.