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More than 300 tonnes of radioactive rubble was shipped off the continent.
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Solomon Islands seeks NZ help over riots
Unrest after 1000 people gathered in protest to demand the Prime Minister's resignation.
NZDF rejects plan to help cops by marking weapon parts
After 1600 automatic rifle magazines went missing - this is how NZDF responded.
Elite SAS overhauled after Op Burnham fiasco
Major changes proposed to New Zealand's special forces after soul-searching.
Kerre McIvor: Crazy conspiracists drown out voices of reason in protests
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NZDF lost 1600 magazines for its automatic assault rifles
Automatic rifle magazines lost through poor records and "dysfunctional" command.
Jacinda Ardern and Nanaia Mahuta stepped in to open NZ doors to Afghans as Taliban took Kabul
The visa issue escalated to Ardern and Mahuta as Kabul fell to the Taliban in August.
Afghanistan rescue mission gets 11 NZ citizens, residents and family out
Mfat said 11 Kiwi citizens got out of Kabul last night with help of the Qatar government.
David Stevenson: Opinion: A call to arm, to counter China's belligerency
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$2.59m of cannabis destined to 'fund terrorism' seized by Royal NZ Navy
3,600 kilograms of hash were seized from a vessel in the Indian Ocean on Monday.
Espionage soldier 'stashed classified documents in a chiller bag'
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Espionage court martial: Kiwi soldier's interim name suppression continues
The soldier was arrested in December 2019.
Escape from Kabul; Most NZDF crew back in NZ after 'chaotic' evacuation
The majority of Defence Force staff have now returned to New Zealand.
Afghan translator has grave fears for family hiding from Taliban
Dozens of decision-ready visa applications prompt legal action by Afghans in the Waikato
'Desperate, hopeless, terrified': Afghan interpreters left stranded as NZ evacuation mission ends
Source says none of the group of 37 Afghan civilians who helped NZ in Bamiyan got out.
'We did not get everyone out', PM says after 'despicable attack' in Kabul
Bombs at Kabul airport kill 60 Afghan civilians and 12 US troops.
'Covered in blood': Two Kiwis caught up in deadly Kabul airport attack
The New Zealand Defence Force says all of its personnel are safe.
Kabul terror threat: Fleeing Kiwis told to stay away from airport
Terror threats as overnight NZDF makes second successful evacuation flight.
Afghan interpreters resettled in NZ fear Taliban revenge on family left behind
Resettled interpreters have been pleading their cases for family for up to four years.
Afghan mercy dash: First NZDF flight lands at Kabul, picks up desperate evacuees
RNZAF C-130 spends just 30 minutes on tarmac - just hours after deadly gunfight.
First Kiwis evacuated from Afghanistan
A second group of New Zealanders is expected to be evacuated as soon as possible.
Kiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ base
Bamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".
Supreme Court Justice calls on Govt to provide safe passage for female Afghan judges
Female judges are receiving calls from the Taliban threatening 'where will you hide now?'
PM: 200 Afghan locals could be rescued by NZ extraction operation
Extraction priority will be for the locals who assisted NZ's Defence Force: PM
Afghanistan deployment by Wednesday at the earliest - minister
The 40 NZDF personnel to be deployed include engineers, medical people and 'security'.
PM: Window for getting Kiwis out of Afghanistan is closing
There are about 47 Kiwis in Afghanistan who need help getting back.
Defence Force flies critically ill Niuean MP to NZ for medical treatment
The aircraft was met by an ambulance.
Govt urgently reviewing cases of Afghan interpreters
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi says they're looking at the "emerging issue".
Kiwi army mum's sacrifice: 'I make my kids proud'
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Military at MIQ says HQ bosses get better Covid bonuses
MIQ military staff says pandemic pay is better for those based at NZDF HQ.
Contractor in hospital after electric shock at naval base
Navy Occupational Safety and Health are investigating and WorkSafe has also been informed.
Museums discover potential explosive in collections
The potentially explosive acid has been sitting in museum displays.