New ZealandDeath no reason to bring troops home early, says PMPrime Minister John Key says he accepts full responsibility for the deployment of New Zealand troops in Afghanistan but he sees no need to end their service early after the death of an SAS soldier yesterday.19 Aug 11:46 PM
New ZealandSAS soldier killed in suicide strike A New Zealand SAS soldier died on the way to hospital in Afghanistan last night after being shot in the chest after a group of suicide attackers stormed a British compound in the capital, Kabul.19 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandDeath of a sailor: A system of failureFamily members want accountability over the death of Byron Solomon on the HMNZS Canterbury, ruled preventable by a coroner. The 22-year-old was the first Navy sailor to die in active duty in 37 years when he drowned in 2007.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNavy death legal action considered The father of a sailor killed in an "unnecessary and preventable" Navy accident is considering further action following the release of a coroner's report. Byron Solomon, was the first Navy sailor to die on active service in 37 years.03 Aug 09:12 PM
New ZealandNavy officer drank until he was 'not in control'A navy commander downed glass after glass of white wine and embarrassed....02 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSoldier's death inquiry finds faults in trainingThe uncle of fallen soldier Tim O'Donnell questions if troops can prepare for ambushes in hostile enemy terrain.25 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandTrans-Pacific trade deal top of agenda at White HouseCloser NZ-US ties move up a notch with leaders' meeting and symbolic visit of Marines next year.22 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Trivial story with no sex and no intrigueThree good, non-sinister reasons why young foreign tourists would want to hasten their departure22 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMarines 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. 21 Jul 11:09 PM
