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Navy officer drank until he was 'not in control'
A navy commander downed glass after glass of white wine and embarrassed....
Soldier's death inquiry finds faults in training
The uncle of fallen soldier Tim O'Donnell questions if troops can prepare for ambushes in hostile enemy terrain.
Trans-Pacific trade deal top of agenda at White House
Closer NZ-US ties move up a notch with leaders' meeting and symbolic visit of Marines next year.
Paul Thomas: Trivial story with no sex and no intrigue
Three good, non-sinister reasons why young foreign tourists would want to hasten their departure
Marines will receive 'NZ's gratitude'
The Pentagon has agreed to send a group of Marines to NZ next year after an invitation from the Govt.
Delay angers kin of Kiwis executed in Kiribati
The Defence Force has been criticised for nine months of "evasive" responses over the possible discovery of long-lost Kiwi war heroes in the Pacific.
Editorial: Govt rightly red-faced over vet treatment
New Zealand troops played a major and absolutely pivotal role in the battle, winning two Victoria Crosses in the process.
Govt to cover war vets' future costs
Ageing war veterans will likely have their airfare and accommodation costs for attending upcoming 70th commemorations covered by the government, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says.
Veterans made do as minister basked in luxury
New Zealand war heroes in their 90s ended up paying to attend commemorations in Europe.