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<i>Anzac Heirs:</i> Firm footing on dangerous grounds
The New Zealand operation in Afghanistan has drawn praise from international military commanders.
<i>Anzac Heirs:</i> Snow bound
The NZDF’S Antarctic contingent keeps things running on the icy continent.
<i>Anzac Heirs:</i> Cool heads in hotspots
Our small country has a long record in world peacekeeping.
Govt considers buying firm to finish Hercules upgrade
The Govt is considering taking over Safe Air in Blenheim so the air force can finish having its five C-130 Hercules upgraded.
White poppy appeal 'picking a fight' - MP
Peace activists have been accused of "trading off" the famous red poppy brand.
Malfunction halts veterans' Gallipoli flight
Veterans on their way to Gallipoli commemorations have been delayed by seven hours after a malfunction on their Air Force plane.
Minister orders review of 'greater good' defence
Simon Power orders a law review after three men successfully used a "greater good" defence to justify extensively damaging the Waihopai spybase.
Dark side of island paradise
Christmas Islanders are finding it increasingly difficult to ignore the headline-making events unfolding in their midst.
It's ours and it's not evil, say spy-base masters
New Zealand's secret spies emerged from the shadows yesterday to deny their Waihopai station is an American spy base contributing to torture and war.
Kiwis in Afghanistan meet Prince Charles
A group of New Zealand Defence Force personnel stationed in Kabul met the Prince of Wales during his trip to Afghanistan last month.