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PM: Wikileaks release may cause 'embarrassment'

John Key says leaked cables from the US Embassy in Wellington, which form part of this week's massive Wikileaks release, "could cause some embarrassment".

'Once it was paradise'

Korean conflict - What the global media is saying

What the international media is saying about North Korea's latest act of aggression.

NZ condemns attack on South Korea

New Zealand is adding its voice to international outrage over North Korea's artillery attack on South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island.

<i>Catherine Field:</i> Why are we here? Nato stops dodging the hardest question

Giants jostle to influence Asia-Pacific

Soldier honoured 43 years after bomb death

Mapp tones down Defence savings

The Defence Force may only be able to save up three quarters of the $300 million touted after the release of the white paper, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said today.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Moonlighting moneyraiser with potential

Tests to find cause of seawater in fuel

US ready to take bigger Pacific role

The United States wants to to stamp its presence on the Pacific region.

Diplomatic posting tipped as minister signals resignation

Minister tips full-blown war games within a year

Full-blown military exercises between the US and NZ could begin within a year, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says.

Fault sees HMNZS Otago return to base

Is it appropriate for the SAS to be used in fundraising ventures?

SAS fundraiser 'sad' - Hodgson

Labour's defence spokesman Pete Hodgson says it is 'sad' the SAS is fundraising for their families.