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Defence Force prepares for move to new HQ
The new headquarters will be within eye-shot of the Beehive.
Afghan-Kiwi's plea to reunite with family
"We are really worried about my brother's safety in Afghanistan."
'I'll put you in an ambulance': 'Cheeky' soldier bashed
Corporal paraded bashed soldier: "This goes for any one of you mother.....s".
'Unavoidable' civilian deaths allowed, Burnham probe hears
Questions have also been raised about whether the NZDF "aided and "abetted" torture.
Fight back or Taliban will strike: NZDF's emails on NZSAS raid
Ambush-death of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell needed response, isolated commander told NZDF.
Plane crazy: Second NZ-bound aircraft breaks down
Political journalists on the Prime Minister's trip to Australia have now been stranded.
Grounded in Oz: Ardern's Defence jet breaks down
Issues with the aircraft have kept it grounded and the PM in Australia.
Boot camps for the unemployed set to double in size
Camps puts young people from all walks of life in an army-style environment.
Vietnam vet 'shocked' war medals on Trade Me - claims illegal swap
Bill Heke discovered his real war medals on Trade Me for $800. What he had were fake.
'Nimbies' threatening Whenuapai's future: Minister
The Government will consider Whenuapai's future as part of a sweeping review.
Public sector report card: The New Zealand agencies we trust the most
Who comes out top when it comes to trust and reputation in NZ?
DOC calls in the troops to help clean up West Coast
The Defence Force is going on rubbish duty on the West Coast.
Interactive: Watch the three critical minutes in NZSAS Afghanistan raid
New US info sheds lights into critical minutes of Operation Burnham.
Analysis: NZSAS secrets revealed - how it happened and what it means
David Fisher explains how the NZSAS secrets became public and what it means.
NZSAS secrets spilled online as inquiry digs deep
NZDF said 'no', Chief Ombudsman said 'no' but NZSAS secrets are out there now.
Embassy toilet cam case: Navy officers warned not to speculate, talk to media
"Many of you will know the former officer, and you will find the allegations distressing."
Top military brass' concerns over accused attache's attire
The uniform rumour, understood to have begun in legal circles, reached the Chief of Navy.
Exclusive interview: The embassy man and hidden toilet cam
Former military man - supported by his partner - claims he is the victim.
Support for accused top attache, NZDF emails show
But the then Chief of Navy wanted to condemn Alfred Keating's "bad behaviour".
Secret video of Kiwi soldiers' attack on village released
WARNING: Some people may find the footage upsetting.
Home detention for disgraced ex-naval officer who hid camera in embassy toilet
Alfred Keating was the face of NZ military diplomacy, negotiating and strategy to the US.
Hosking: Afghan inquiry a complete waste of time now villagers have pulled out
COMMENT: Inquiry was a massive waste of resource, highly likely to lead nowhere.
'Disillusioned, worn down': Afghan villagers pull out of inquiry
"They have just been worn down by the process."
Peters plays down claims Iraq troop decision was a 'Greens Win'
The Greens used the hashtag #GreenWin to describe the decision – Winston's not so sure.
The final frontier: Defence Force $20b plan includes space ventures
Satellite surveillance systems will be launched in just five years' time.
Watch live: New Zealand to pull troops out of Iraq by June 2020
Jacinda Ardern addressed media in her post-Cabinet press conference at 4pm.
Defence force probes what went wrong in Whenuapai bomb scare
Any intrusion into a NZDF camp or base is a matter of concern, the defence force says.
Air Force Orion finds Norwegian sailor after beacon activated
The Air Force has been tasked to rescue a Norwegian sailor off the coast of New Zealand.
Government stops armoured vehicle raffle in its tracks
Five days after tickets started selling, the Department of Internal Affairs stepped in.
Armed services farewell former Defence Force head
Road closed for funeral with full military honours.
SAS raid on Afghan villages breached rules of engagement, Hager claims
Author Nicky Hager outlines alleged breaches of rules governing military operation.
Afghan detainees transferred to US, inquiry told
NZDF unable to intervene in Afghan judicial process, inquiry told.
Shot soldier recovering in hospital
The soldier remains in hospital but he is in a stable condition.