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"In the distance I heard an explosion and gunfire. That would be Rex introducing himself."

Former war hero Steve Askin was killed in the crash while fighting the Port Hills blaze.

NZDF mistakenly gave Sir John Key a cast-iron assurance over civilian deaths.

Camp for grieving kids helps them know they are not alone

Army heroes helping change mental health attitudes.

The Hit & Run inquiry will be uncomfortable for all, David Fisher reports.

Photos in the book were of the location where Operation Burnham took place, NZDF confirms.

COMMENT: NZDF admitting allegations in book were true is significant moment in the saga.

New SAS machines replace ageing fleet that suffered badly in Afghanistan.

Steve Askin was an inspiration, says heartbroken widow.

Ron Mark has asked for briefing on the issues raised in the controversial book Hit & Run.

Defence Force to buy two new types of rifle at a cost of $4 million.

Govt decision not to hold inquiry into Afghan death claims "unlawful": victims' lawyers.

Memorial rides to remember Afghanistan war heroes killed during NZ's dark month of August

NZDF has again been forced to explain its changing story on controversial NZSAS raid.

More than 11,000 hours of staff time went into putting out the devastating fires.

NZDF said there were no photos of the controversial 2010 NZSAS raid - but it was wrong.

The man photographed with a NZSAS beret and a rack of medals admits they're not his.

A tiny, sport-centric RSA is opening at stadium in a bid to win back young veterans.

Special service remembers the incredible WWII derring-do of the Long Range Desert Group.

Hit & Run claimed civilians were killed - this is what the military told its minister.

Afghanistan war hero Jason Pore has been named as the new patron of the Auckland RSA

Outdoor activity camps help kids cope with loss after their parents are killed in action.

War hero Wllie Apiata has been wowing corporate audiences with tales of derring-do.

An SAS hero has spoken of his journey to recovery after being wounded in Afghanistan.

COMMENT: We all deserve to know the truth about the 2010 SAS raids, writes Brian Rudman.

COMMENT: If he'd seen disturbing footage, surely he'd be duty bound to call an inquiry.

English bizarrely describes the chief of Defence Force as "independent" in the process.

Chief of Defence's response to Hager/Stephenson's book is professional, says Rodney Hide.