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$135m for new defence trucks

The New Zealand Defence Force will spend $135 million on hundreds of new trucks equipped with armour and weapons.

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The UN plans a peacekeeping role in the Golan Heights  (Reuters)

Defence force review after abduction

The Defence Force says it will review its commitment in the Golan Heights, on the border between Syria and Israel, after the abduction of a Kiwi peacekeeper.

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The peacekeeper was abducted from an observation post on the Golan Heights (Reuters)

Kiwi abducted in Golan Heights

A New Zealand Defence Force peacekeeper has been released after a five-hour abduction in a contentious Israeli border area.

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HMNZS Te Mana is heading to the Gulf of Aden (NZPA)

NZ ship to help combat overseas piracy

A navy frigate is again being sent to help combat piracy in the Gulf of Aden, near Africa and the Middle East.

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Labour MP Phil Goff (file)

No consequences for Goff's report leak

Labour MP Phil Goff looks unlikely to face prosecution for releasing a suppressed document about the suicide of a Kiwi soldier in Afghanistan.

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Labour leader Phil Goff (file)

Goff leaks secret army death report

MP Phil Goff may have broken the law by releasing part of a suppressed report into the death of a Kiwi soldier in Afghanistan.

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The NAC plane explodes into flames

Plane crash stalls Afghan withdrawal video

Part of the New Zealand Defence Force withdrawal from Afghanistan has been put on hold.

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Private Michael Victor Ross

Army charged over soldier's death

The New Zealand Army has reportedly been charged in relation to the death of a soldier.

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Kiwis injured by friendly fire - inquiry

Two New Zealand soldiers were wounded by "friendly fire" during a battle in Afghanistan, according to reports.

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Matt Cross and Graham Gibson

Older vets pass the torch video

Dawn services have been taking place around the country to commemorate the sacrifices of those who have died in battle.

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Sanele Chadwick speaks to Amalie Brown

Anzac Day: Big service in little town video

Amalie Brown, 14, speaks about why Anzac Day is important for her and her family.

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Veterans at the Auckland War Memorial Museum this morning

Captain pleased with Anzac turnout video

Mike McRoberts speaks with Group Capt Kevin McEvoy, who says it's "nice" to see the community embrace Anzac Day.

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In the space of just over two weeks, NZ lost five soldiers

Burnham remembers fallen comrades video

Last August the New Zealand Defence Force experienced its most deadly month in years.

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Slightly more than 100,000 New Zealanders served in WWI

How did WWI change New Zealand? video

How did taking part in World War I change who we are as a nation?

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BJ Clark

RSA still strong this Anzac Day video

Tomorrow is Anzac Day, when we acknowledge the sacrifices made by those who've served and fought for New Zealand.

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Diamond Kazimi

Help interpreters, Govt urged video

An Afghan interpreter who helped NZ troops in Bamiyan wants the Government to offer relocation to more of his countrymen.

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A survey says many military personnel are unhappy (Photo: NZDF)

Low military morale a 'huge worry'

One in five Defence Force staff would rather be working elsewhere, results of a new morale survey show.

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The Afghan interpreters played an essential role in New Zealand's mission in Bamiyan Province

Afghan interpreters welcomed into NZ video

Thirty Afghan interpreters and their families have touched down in Auckland, six months after they were promised a safe home here.

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(Photo: Briar Marbeck/3 News)

Afghan interpreters start new life in NZ

Afghan interpreters who helped New Zealand forces in Bamyan started a new life this afternoon when they touched down on Kiwi soil.

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NZ SAS solider Lance Corporal Leon Smith who was killed in combat in Wardak province in Afghanistan on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 (AP)

Bravery awards for Afghan servicemen

The SAS soldier who went to the aid of an injured comrade while under a barrage of small arms fire will be posthumously awarded the New Zealand Gallantry Decoration.

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