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NZDF remove bomb from outside Christchurch address
Cordons have been set up around the area.
Law reform call after victim ordered to pay sex abuser
Mariya Taylor's abuser also received $75,000 in legal aid for the court case.
On Her Majesty's sneaky service: 'The spies who cheated on me'
This summer we look back at the big stories of last year. This is from November.
Former Kiwi soldier missing in Outback 'suffering from PTSD'
Mother believes Ray Mahu, who hasn't been seen since December 3, has gone 'walkabout'.
Exclusive: 'The spies who cheated on me'
The secretive nature of their jobs meant she never knew of their secret lovers.
PM tells NZDF to halt court costs claim against victim
Robert Roper's offending occurred between 1976 and 1988 when he was with the Air Force.
'105 errors': Defence Force hits back at Hit & Run book claims
NZDF claims a US drone video would show the NZSAS did nothing wrong in Afghanistan.
WWI crosses swiped, used as garden ornaments
The organisers say they've already caught tourists trying to takes crosses for souvenirs.
Air Force spy re-sentenced for stealing sensitive material
Richard Graham stole sensitive material while stationed at an Auckland military base.
Unsung heroes: The medics of World War I
Fighting to keep soldiers alive was a force of brave medics.
RNZAF aircraft performs emergency landing
The aircraft has performed an emergency landing after a landing gear failure.
NZDF continues to evacuate survivors from quake-struck Palu
NZ Defence Force personnel will make two aid flights to quake-ravaged Palu today
NZDF arrives in Indonesia with emergency aid
The NZDF team will be doing everything they can to help the recovery efforts.
NZ aid to Indonesia tops $5m after $3m more committed
The Government is providing aid to the Red Cross and other disaster relief organisations.
Repatriated sailors returned to families
Their repatriation is part of project Te Auraki, following a change in government policy.
NZSAS inquiry: Public shut out after military, spies appeal
Evidence and testimony at inquiry into NZSAS said to be too sensitive for public airing.
NZDF's new rifles - all 9040 of them - get firing pin replacements after breakages
All 9040 of NZDF's new rifles get firing pins replaced after the originals break.
New housing project will provide accommodation for over 150 homeless people
"A particularly nice way of using existing housing but re-purposing it to meet the need."
No compensation for 'groper Roper' victim
Robert Roper's sexual offending occurred between 1976 and 1988 at the Whenuapai base.
NZ soldiers in Iraq to connect with families on Fathers Day
Kiwi soldiers in Iraq teary ahead of Father's Day, but technology helps save the day.
Northland NZSAS trooper buried at home - 62 years after he was killed in action
Paul Thomas promised his mum to bring her son home. He didn't think it would take so long.
Young army bomb expert hurt during flare disposal
NZDF says injured bomb expert in a stable condition
NZDF corporal injured in flare disposal accident
Young soldier was flown to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.
Malaysian forces send fallen Kiwi soldiers home
A change in Government policy is meaning fallen soldiers are being returned to New Zealand
From Waiuku boy to helicopter commander
Standing among the jets and helicopters Waiuku native Lewis Chaloner looks right at home.
First photo: Crashed WWII-era RNZAF plane at Ohakea
Two RNZAF staff escaped unhurt in vintage aircraft 'belly flop' landing.
First photo: Crashed WWII-era RNZAF plane at Ōhakea
Two RNZAF staff escaped unhurt in vintage aircraft "belly flop" landing.
NZDF detonates bomb found by schoolchildren
Defence Force disposal unit blew up the projectile at Winstone Quarry.
The NZ Defence Force has been called out to dozens of incidents this year
Replica grenades including paperweights have triggered callouts from the NZDF bomb quad.
Kiwis deployed to North America to fight wildfires
Soaring temperatures and hundreds of wildfires are devastating countries around the world.
Preschooler killed in car and train crash
It's believed the crash, which also killed another passenger, injured the boy's father.
Military docs stolen during house move
Investigation found documents were stored in a non-secure device - a rubbish bag.
Ban tightens on school kids holding guns
School children will not be allowed to handle restricted police or military weapons.