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![Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'
Law and order will be the Government's focus.
![Soldier allegedly called superior a 'ballbag' after groping women at boozy function](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Soldier allegedly called superior a 'ballbag' after groping women at boozy function
'I could visibly see that she was uncomfortable' bar staffer said about woman he touched.
![Wanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Wanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armies
Financial Times: With troop numbers in decline, what might make more people serve?
!['Slayer of all slayers': Tributes flow for dead Gisborne fishermen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Slayer of all slayers': Tributes flow for dead Gisborne fishermen
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stolz said the men were loved, well respected and will be missed.
!['Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermen
A police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.
![Vietnam, Malaya and Korea veterans tell of health 'injustices'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Vietnam, Malaya and Korea veterans tell of health 'injustices'
A five-year study will be presented to support military claim.
![Cut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Cut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next year
Financial Times: Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon costs just 20c per use.
![What it's like inside the PM's plane](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
What it's like inside the PM's plane
With the NZDF's 757s past their best-before date, what are they like inside?
![Winston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Winston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludes
Ministers have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.
!['We cannot just be an observer' - Luxon keen to up ante on defence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'We cannot just be an observer' - Luxon keen to up ante on defence
PM wants to NZ and Japan to share more intelligence and defence capability.
![PM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
PM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea
Christopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.
![PM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expert](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
PM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expert
Christopher Luxon was forced to use a commercial flight for his official trip.
![Editorial: Government must make tough call on ageing Boeings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Editorial: Government must make tough call on ageing Boeings
OPINION: It's time someone bit the bullet and bought a new plane.
![Government pledges to streamline 'granny flat' rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Government pledges to streamline 'granny flat' rules
Winston Peters fronted today's post-Cabinet press conference.
![Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders
Financial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.
![NZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
NZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercial
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's meeting with Japanese counterpart unaffected.
![France sends armoured vehicles with machine gun capability to New Caledonia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
France sends armoured vehicles with machine gun capability to New Caledonia
The police in New Caledonia have a new weapon in their arsenal.
![Kiwis can soon be recruited for Australian Defence Force](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Kiwis can soon be recruited for Australian Defence Force
New Zealanders, Americans and Brits will soon be able to apply.
![China’s army tests gun-toting version of robot dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
China’s army tests gun-toting version of robot dog
Financial Times: Debut of the robo-dog which the army has equipped with an assault rifle.
![Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test rings out on Kiwis' phones](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test rings out on Kiwis' phones
The alert was broadcast to all capable phones across Aotearoa.
![Sword of Te Arawa hero Haane Manahi returned to his Iwi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Sword of Te Arawa hero Haane Manahi returned to his Iwi
Special ceremony marks changes at top of New Zealand Defence Force.