Kiribati ferry 'may have carried 100 passengers'
The missing Kiribati ferry may have been carrying as many as 100 passengers.
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Kiribati ferry missing with 50 on board
A search is underway for a Kiribati ferry missing for seven days with 50 people on board.
Defence Force helps international heroin haul
The NZDF was part of an international naval coalition that helped seize 915kg of heroin.
Air Force stood down after missing Fiji boat found
The vessel disappeared after it ran out of fuel.
NZDF helps in search for missing vessel near Fiji
Nine people missing on a vessel near Fiji.
All-female Indian crew setting sail from Lyttelton
The six women set sail from Goa in September with the aim of circling the globe.
Crackdown on trespassers at bombing range
Public "putting themselves in danger" by entering the Kaipara Air Weapons Range.
Renovator finds hand grenade under floorboards
Warkworth resident finds World War II hand grenade under floorboards during renovations.
Engine fault stops search for fishermen
A Royal NZ Air Force Orion has lost power in one engine but has landed safely.
NZDF to face questions over Afghan raid
Labour repeatedly called for an inquiry while in Opposition.
Defence Minister 'hanging out' to visit Iraq
"I'm hanging out to get into Iraq as fast as we can."
Air Force spy stole classified material
A "secret agent" stole classified Defence Force material with his government clearance.
NZDF to help search for missing fishermen
A NZDF Orion aircraft has been sent to help in the search for three men
NZDF Orion to help in search for Tongan fisherman
The NZDF will help Tongan authorities search for a missing fisherman
Prince Harry, Willie Apiata share hongi greeting
Prince Harry and Cpl Willie Apiata shared a hongi at the Invictus Games in Toronto.
Willie Apiata performs the haka at Invictus Games
Willie Apiata VC performed a haka in honour of New Zealand's first medal win.
Editorial: Women storm the SAS
EDITORIAL: The NZSAS are the latest male bastion to need the skills of women.
Crack shot: Inside the mind of a sniper
Kurt Bayer meets the country's deadliest sharpshooters to find out what makes them tick.
Soldier speaks out on life after Afghanistan
Private Allister Baker reveals exactly what happened and how it changed his life forever.
Afghan civilian deaths: Govt faces legal action
Lawyers file proceedings against New Zealand Government.
NZ congratulations after Mosul capture
A further $1.4m in funding has been allocated.
UN asks about investigation into SAS raid
Amnesty NZ says the UN"s questions show need for inquiry.
Navy joins search for missing Kiwi sailor
New Zealand sailor Joseph Tua was last seen on April 29.
Last selfie guides search for sailor
Joseph Tua took a selfie near the ocean's edge with "rough looking waves" behind him.
NZ Navy sailor missing in Samoa
Exclusive: A New Zealand Navy sailor has disappeared while travelling in Samoa.
NZ tech could reveal planet's largest waves
A Kiwi company will use a high-tech buoy to record some of the largest waves ever seen.
Air Force NH90 helicopters grounded
A planned trip to Kaikoura by Government ministers has been cancelled.
PM wrong on independence claim: Little
Andrew Little says the Prime Minister has got it wrong on the need for an SAS inquiry.
Decision on SAS inquiry coming soon
Prime Minister Bill English said he would be looking at the matter today.
NZDF advice will decide if inquiry held, PM says
Defence Force advice will help decide if an inquiry into SAS raids is needed.
Mapp calls for further SAS investigation
If civilians died, their deaths must be properly acknowledged, ex-Defence Minister says.
Stephenson: 'Put up or shut up'
The Chief of Defence Force has been told to "put up or shut up" and release evidence.
SAS soldiers should front inquiry: Little
SAS soldiers should give evidence to an inquiry, Labour leader Andrew Little says.
Terror risk unlikely to be raised by SAS
Claims about the SAS aren't likely to raise New Zealand's terror risk, an expert says.