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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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The artillery shell found in a Wellington basement was suspected to be a World War II vintage, but that was yet to be confirmed (File)

Artillery shell found in Welly basement

The army's bomb disposal unit has been called into a Wellington suburb after a homeowner discovered an unexploded shell in their basement.

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Battle of Crete veterans Roye Hammond and Bill Bristow

Veterans in battle to return to Crete video

The man who organised a trip for two WWII vets to return to the battleground has come under fire for not taking their health into consideration.

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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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Abdulrauf Kazimi and his brother, Diamond

Afghan brothers reunited video

Two brothers who worked as interpreters for the New Zealand Defence Force in Afghanistan have been reunited in Auckland.

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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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Some 44,000 allied soldiers died during the Gallipoli campaign

Anzacs remembered at Gallipoli video

Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has paid tribute to Turkey for their hospitality each Anzac Day at Gallipoli and for preserving its "sacred sites".

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Logan James with his daughter Aroha and Mike McRoberts

Keeping WWII memories alive video

Today marks 98 years since the first campaign that led to major casualties during World War I.

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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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Ligi Sisikefua attaches a poppy

Pacific Islanders' contributions not forgotten video

As New Zealanders mark Anzac Day around the country, many Pacific Islanders will join the commemorations.

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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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