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Spy base attackers 'helping al Qaeda'
An American security expert says that the trio who attacked the Government spy base in Blenheim committed an act akin to protecting al Qaeda and the Taleban.
![Waihopai a key link in global intelligence network](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Waihopai a key link in global intelligence network
What goes on at the Government spy base penetrated by peace activists?
![Spy base verdict lets protesters go free](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Spy base verdict lets protesters go free
Three peace protesters are found not guilty of an attack on a top-secret South Island spy base, despite admitting causing $1m damage.
![Television invasion hoax hits raw nerve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Television invasion hoax hits raw nerve
A terrifyingly realistic report on Georgian TV - simulating a massive invasion by Russia - caused widespread panic in the country.
![Kiwi war hero inspired by fallen commander](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Kiwi war hero inspired by fallen commander
An emotional hospital-bed email has revealed how the heroics of a Kiwi soldier who saved the lives of two comrades under heavy Taleban gunfire were inspired by his fallen commander.
![Father praises NZ soldier's 'courageous act'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Father praises NZ soldier's 'courageous act'
The father of a NZ soldier in Afghanistan, who saved two British colleagues from a live grenade, says he's "just glad (his son) came out of it".
![NZer hailed as hero after Taleban grenade attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
NZer hailed as hero after Taleban grenade attack
The actions of a quick thinking NZ soldier save the lives of two British Army colleagues during a Taleban grenade attack in Afghanistan.
![Home base riskiest place for troops](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Home base riskiest place for troops
Defence Force troops are less likely to be injured on missions in war-torn Afghanistan and Iraq than they are at home base.
![Air force's new $770m helicopter cops harsh criticism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Air force's new $770m helicopter cops harsh criticism
A military helicopter at the centre of a $770 million NZ Air Force upgrade has copped harsh criticism in a German Army report.
![SAS in Afghanistan gun fight, says John Key](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
SAS in Afghanistan gun fight, says John Key
John Key has revealed that 15 New Zealand SAS troops in Afghanistan were involved in a gun fight with "insurgents" on Friday.
![Air NZ to cut 100 jobs after Hercules refit delay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Air NZ to cut 100 jobs after Hercules refit delay
Air New Zealand engineering subsidiary Safe Air in Blenheim is planning to cut 100 jobs from its workforce.
![Private security operatives ordered to leave country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Private security operatives ordered to leave country
Guards linked to Blackwater given seven days to leave after US court rejects charges.