Prime Minister John Key and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may discuss New Zealand's involvement in Afghanistan.

A military court of inquiry into the hiring of disgraced Defence scientist Stephen Wilce has found the appointment process was flawed.

Russia has agreed to return to the war in Afghanistan.

The country's top military leader has publicly apologised to the family of an airman killed when an old artillery round unexpectedly exploded.

Hillary Clinton will make a 'significant announcement' about a warmer relationship in NZ next month.

Auckland's maritime military past, present and future are put on fine display at the new Navy Museum in Devonport, writes Jim Eagles.

A book about the war in Afghanistan reveals details of the activities of New Zealand intelligence teams there.

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has emphasised NZ's security and development role in the Pacific in a speech to the United Nations.