http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Defence headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:06 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=32 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/article.cfm?c_id=32&objectid=10632063&ref=rss KANDAHAR - The Governor of Afghanistan's Kandahar province is demanding more troops to provide security after 12 explosions in the largest southern city killed dozens of people.Governor Turyakai Wesa says he is talking to the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/article.cfm?c_id=32&objectid=10631765&ref=rss "The man on the ground is the most important thing out here ... you can't win a war from far away."These are the words of New Zealand's latest war hero, British Army rifleman James McKie, who stared death in the face when he threw... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/article.cfm?c_id=32&objectid=10631686&ref=rss A top soldier previously in charge of the SAS said the decision of the Herald to publish photos of soldiers on duty in Afghanistan was good for the image of the Defence Force, and it was good for soldiers to be seen "doing the business".Emails... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/article.cfm?c_id=32&objectid=10631051&ref=rss Security at the Waiouru Army Museum is under scrutiny again as it admits that two more sets of medals have been missing for some time.The latest medals loss follows the theft of rifles and other items by a former curator last... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:14:38 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/article.cfm?c_id=32&objectid=10631028&ref=rss An emotional hospital-bed email has revealed how the heroics of a Kiwi soldier who saved the lives of two comrades under heavy Taleban gunfire were inspired by his fallen commander.British Army rifleman James McKie, 29, who is... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/article.cfm?c_id=32&objectid=10630991&ref=rss SYDNEY - The Australian Department of Defence has spent millions of dollars on luxury items that seem only remotely related to its role.After a three-month study of A$48 billion ($62.32 billion) of contracts awarded in the past... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/article.cfm?c_id=32&objectid=10630929&ref=rss The father of a New Zealander who saved two British Army colleagues from a Taleban grenade attack in Afghanistan says his son performed a "brilliant and courageous act".Wellington-born rifleman James McKie, 29, scooped up a live... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:03:48 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/article.cfm?c_id=32&objectid=10630905&ref=rss A New Zealander who saved two of his British Army colleagues from a Taleban grenade attack is being hailed as a hero.Rifleman James McKie, 29, scooped up a live grenade and hurled it away just seconds before it exploded during... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:40:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/article.cfm?c_id=32&objectid=10630821&ref=rss Defence Force troops are less likely to be injured on missions in war-torn Afghanistan and Iraq than they are at home base.Ninety-five per cent of injuries incurred by military staff last year happened in New Zealand.Of the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/article.cfm?c_id=32&objectid=10630728&ref=rss A six month delay on a major Defence White Paper has raised the opposition's suspicions.Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has confirmed a major report outlining the future strategy and direction for the Defence Force will not be released... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:25:47 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/defence/news/article.cfm?c_id=32&objectid=10630535&ref=rss The United States' blanket ban on joint military exercises with New Zealand is about to be lifted.Defence Minister Wayne Mapp confirmed yesterday that New Zealand and US forces would undertake training and military exercises together... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200