Our misplaced trust in the Government over our role in a far-off war has come back to haunt us.

Sixteen veterans of the Battle of Crete where 671 New Zealanders were killed 70 years ago were honoured today, with wreaths laid at the National War Memorial to mark the battle.

An Oamaru teen has been found guilty of murdering William Lewis after a jury rejected his claim of self defence.

Labour is accusing John Key of using his police security officers more than he needs to.

Australia's sovereign wealth fund dumped holdings in mine and cluster-bomb makers.

New Zealand troops reflected on the deaths of two comrades killed in Afghanistan in the past year as they celebrated Anzac Day today.

The first of the RNZAF's Orion patrol aircraft is due back in Auckland after a $373m refit.

Fresh questions are being raised about New Zealand's elite SAS soldiers and their role in detaining prisoners and then handing them on to other forces who may have tortured them. At least three people, including one child, have reportedly..

An 81-year-old doctor, humanitarian and retired soldier has been named New Zealand's second ever ANZAC of the year.

Wars in the future may be waged by a new generation of combat robots.