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‘Really ill-informed’: Afghan veteran slams Trump’s Nato comments
Non-US forces made up about one third of coalition deaths in Afghanistan.
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Skydiving was ‘relaxing’ compared with this: Ex-SAS soldier, fiancee on life with newborn twins
Couple conquered years-long recovery after a near-fatal skydiving crash. Now, twins.
Why police say they could not safely move sooner on Tom Phillips
Regular assessments weighed if armed squads should lead attempts to find him.
NZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warships
The Royal New Zealand Navy vessel was helping enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.
NZ Army soldier faces court-martial over allegations he strangled former partner
One incident allegedly occurred during a Halloween party at the soldiers’ bar at Burnham.
Why is the Luftwaffe flying over New Zealand?
Former foes train in Aotearoa as Germany and NZ adapt to a rapidly changing world order.
Cyclone Gabrielle inquiry: Civil Defence chief defends no-alert decision
Edaan Lennan told the inquest he feared an alert could put lives at risk.
'Should not be concerned': German Air Force fly over Napier
Once on opposite sides of history, the German and NZ air forces are now flying together.
Rotorua airman honoured after major health scare
The Rotorua-born airman overcame a cardiac event that reshaped his career.
Syos Aerospace expands to Australia with defence drone production plan, partners with Starboard; ParkHelp buys Cleverciti - Tech Insider
PLUS: Palmerson North's Frogparking sold to US firm.
‘Clang of the prison gates’: NZDF wants soldier who tried to spy moved to civilian prison
The soldier was sent to military detention after trying to pass on restricted information.
New photos released as Tom Phillips' 'primary campsites' found
Items taken from the camps are now being forensically examined.
Detain the enemy, remember the bomb: When towns become NZ Army training grounds
'It's a game of cat and mouse, and you’re not necessarily the cat.'
Fifth Kiwi killed fighting in Ukraine, body not yet recovered
The Kiwi soldier's remains may be recovered through a body exchange with Russian forces.
Inside the secretive world of sniper training in Waiouru
Soldiers from Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Fiji joined the training.
Strategic shift: Collins launches industry plan at Defence event
Minister of Defence Judith Collins launched an Industry Strategy at the Tamaki Leadership Centre. Video / Dean Purcell
Defence Force wants stronger collaboration from local industries
Defence Industry Strategy launched as civilian and military leaders cite global threats.
Burnham troops probed by Military Police in 'drug-related' investigation
The Herald understands the investigation is drug-related.
'Unknown substance': Bomb squad responds to northern Auckland property
Police were called to Mangawhai Rd, Te Arai property after a discovery at 11.18am.
'No cause for concern': Bomb squad stood down after suspicious package cleared
Police were called to Matua, Tauranga, after the package was reported just before midday.
'Destined to do something great': Nikara Ross' journey from student to mentor
Wairoa woman Nikara Ross is guiding youth in the NZDF after it gave her a career.
'Manifestly inadequate:' Defence Force appeals attempted spy’s 2-year sentence
NZ's first convicted attempted spy could end up in civilian prison if appeal succeeds.
War’s end 80 years ago marked in Napier
NZ's six years in the war ended on September 2, 1945, and then came the clean-up in Japan.
‘Is there going to be a war?’: NZ Army chief on modern combat and women on the frontline
Chief of Army Major General Rose King on her rise through the ranks to top dog.
‘Adaptive, agile and lethal’ - Chief of Army Rose King
The straight-talking woman preparing NZ’s soldiers for combat. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Aviation engineering shortage causing delays for airline passengers, group says
Migrants alone cannot plug the gap, industry body says more training places are needed.
Super Galaxy pilot describes flying giant USAF plane after landing at Whenuapai
Bunks, galleys with ovens and fridges, ample space – but it is 'surprisingly easy to fly'.
NZDF soldier sentenced after spying attempt
The soldier gave NZDF information to someone he thought was a foreign agent.
Attempted espionage: Soldier admits trying to give maps, numbers, passcodes to foreign country
The soldier met with an undercover officer and handed over sensitive information.
Inside Anduril's push to safeguard Pacific with advanced submarines
Anduril plans to make autonomous submarines in Australia.