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Defence Force facing fresh cover-up claim over infamous NZSAS raid
Chief Ombudsman warns of serious concerns over missing information.
Riot police move in on protesters again after violent clashes
It follows an early morning police operation to further reduce the protest's perimeter.
Richard Prebble: Defence, security, climate change loom larger than Covid
OPINION: NZ is dangerously isolated and has less international influence than ever before.
RNZAF Hercules aid flight to Tonga delayed due to ash on runway
'An air drop option was considered, but was not the preference of the Tongan authorities.'
NZDF concedes civilians felt 'detained' by military police, changes policy to improve practice
Court agrees civilians felt 'detained' by military police who have no power over public
Defence contractors upgrading NZDF warships locked in legal battle
Canadian contractors blaming each other for delays and cost blowouts.
Petition calls for help Afghans facing 'systematic murder and execution'
"They were brave and took a risk to support us".
'Full scale invasion': Taiwan warns China could attack in three years
Chiu Kuo-cheng said military tensions between Taipei and Beijing were at a 40-year high.
Escape from Kabul; Most NZDF crew back in NZ after 'chaotic' evacuation
The majority of Defence Force staff have now returned to New Zealand.
Kabul falls: Could private contractors extract NZ's interpreters left behind?
Extraction teams could get people across land borders.
Fall of Kabul: Five Eyes military intelligence never saw it coming
Sudden collapse of Afghanistan military caught everyone out, says NZDF chief.
First Kiwis evacuated from Kabul arriving home today
Partner nations flew the Kiwis out of Kabul airport - the scene of chaos and death.
Mercy dash to Kabul: NZ military plane leaves for evacuation mission
NZDF would not confirm whether any special forces operatives were on board.
Kiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ base
Bamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".
The fall of Kabul: Who is NZ leaving behind?
"I am shocked the NZ Government will not help me," says interpreter fearing for his life.
'Skill Fade': MIQ watch has left NZDF compromised to major disasters
With troops staffing quarantine facilities, they are unable to deploy elsewhere at speed.
Govt urgently reviewing cases of Afghan interpreters
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi says they're looking at the "emerging issue".
Afghans who worked with NZ fear deadly reprisals as Taliban closes in
A group of 38 Afghan civilians who helped the New Zealand war effort plead for help.
Taranaki Whānui members occupy land near Mt Crawford prison
Members protesting what they claim to be zero consultation in development discussions.
Minister's words after 'anti-woke' essay won military award
The essay centres on free speech and rails against diversity and 'woke culture'.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Where will NZ stand in rising tensions between China and other allies?
New Zealand could eventually come under real pressure to pick a side.
Covid-19 coronavirus: 50 NZDF personnel have contracted Covid-19 working offshore
The figure includes those affected by the outbreak in Canada.
More than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMA
The defence force has punished more than 130 personnel for using illegal drugs since 2014.
Killer quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"
'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.
Unlawfully detained: NZDF conducting full inquiry into man's military police kidnap allegation
Minister confirms inquiry into "serious" allegation man was kidnapped by military police.
NZ troops to leave Afghanistan after 20 years, 10 Kiwi lives lost
New Zealand troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan by the end of May.
Covid-19: Hundreds of Kiwi military staff need psychological check-ups
15.6 per cent of those asked said they'd experienced challenging situations.
Classified material may halt Defence Force prosecution after NZSAS soldier's death
More than a year after special forces soldier died in training, prosecution reaches court.
Inappropriate: Several soldiers reprimanded after MIQ incidents
Three soldiers were removed from duty, while one was charged for inappropriate behaviour.
Man considers kidnap charges against military police after car incident
Man considering kidnap charges against military police officers who 'detained' him.
Defence Force ordered to pay former employee $25000 over dismissal
NZDF breached its obligation to treat employee fairly in relation to performance concerns.
Mosque shooter has last moments on the outside as he leaves Chch for prison
Tarrant is handcuffed and surrounded by police and Defence force staff as he's walked on.