Ron Mark took another minister and National MP with him to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Horizons and Manawatu councils say more government input is needed

Operationally sensitive equipment was stolen from Whenuapai Air Force base in 2016.

Corporal Richard Graham had little support on return from 'hostile' deployment.

New SAS machines replace ageing fleet that suffered badly in Afghanistan.

New Minister of Defence Ron Mark has a problem with the medals he's been wearing.

Wellington is picking up the pieces a year on from the central NZ quake.

A Royal NZ Air Force Orion has lost power in one engine but has landed safely.

Ron Mark has asked for briefing on the issues raised in the controversial book Hit & Run.

Veteran links Parkinson's to navy career

Jacinda Ardern says she would review New Zealand's contribution to Afghanistan.

Govt decision not to hold inquiry into Afghan death claims "unlawful": victims' lawyers.

"No one wants military confrontation," Bill English says of the increasing tension.

Brazil's alternative to the Hercules will be shown to Defence VIPs.

US has requested that NZ increase its personnel in Afghanistan from 10 to 12.

Mark Mitchell was a fast-riser in the National government and now wants to lead the party.

Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee won't say whether NZ will back intervention in Nth Korea.

It is, in a classic example of American hyperbole, called the "mother of all bombs".

COMMENT: If he'd seen disturbing footage, surely he'd be duty bound to call an inquiry.

COMMENT: Why investigate a dog's death, but not that of a child, asks Rachel Smalley

An internal military review shines spotlight on problems in another big Defence outing.

Senior and junior Kiwi soldiers explain their attraction to serving in Iraq.

NZ seems to be "beckoning China as an enemy", Australian journalist John Pilger says.

Evidence was destroyed supporting Defence Force claims a damning report was inaccurate.

Iraq general in charge of the war against Isis calls them 'a disease'.

One of the most damning claims in Nicky Hager's new book has been confirmed.

Credible sources are emerging to confirm civilians were killed during raid in Afghanistan.

Audrey Young gives a first-hand account of visiting Iraq with the Defence Minister.

Labour, Greens and NZ First want an inquiry into claims made in a new book.

Exclusive: The Herald was with Gerry Brownlee on his trip to Iraq this week.