US trip: Breakdown Betty Boeing will be replaced, one day
Air force plane's malfunctions not ideal but solution some way off, Govt says.
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As war shifts and long-range artillery battles rage, Kiwi trainers could help turn tide.
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NZDF to teach more than 200 Ukrainians about artillery pieces.
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Members of the military say its handling of sexual assault complaints is a 'sick joke'.
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'Apparently if you're drunk you can do what you like,' says complainant.
NZ navy frigate to leave Canada after 8 years
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NZDF investigating Oz sailor's claim she was drugged, raped by NZ Navy officer
Described behaviour is 'wholly unacceptable' in the NZDF.
Russian forces retreat from the north, focus on east Ukraine
Ukraine's defence minister said the war was entering a new long-term phase.
'Act of aggression': Australia says Chinese spy ship has been hugging west coast
Australia's defence minister called the spy ship's presence an 'aggressive act'.
Driver who fired shots during police chase 'a changed man' in tearful court appearance
Northland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.
'Sir Robert Gillies': Last Māori Battalion member receives knighthood
His whānau, dignitaries and other Defence Force personnel witnessed the historic ceremony.
Court martial: Judge calls mistrial for navy officer assault case
A navy police officer allegedly laid a hand on a junior officer's throat.
'Regional hub': China's aviation plans with Solomon islands revealed
One of China's biggest defence companies had big plans for the Solomon Islands.
NZ peacekeepers to stay in Africa, Middle East
Expert says overseas deployment good chance for NZDF to learn new skills.
Anzac Day: 'Terrified' parents at memorial to son's death
Parents of one of three flyers killed tell of harrowing journey over past 12 years.
French accuse Russian mercenaries of staging burials in Mali
Footage shows Russian mercenaries burying bodies near an army base in northern Mali.
'Cowboys': Inside the SAS battle that saw Kiwis testify against Australians
Statements from NZSAS troopers reveal the details behind claims of Australian war crimes.
'Not very useful': Mahuta disapproves of MPs' move to question Russian ambassador
PM Jacinda Ardern urged MPs on the select committee to heed the legal advice.
Govt pledges $7.5m for weapons to Ukraine, 50 NZDF staff heading to Europe
PM says New Zealand was ready to help Ukraine, as were many other countries.
Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa: Flypast for 85 years of Royal NZ Airforce
Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa is being marked on Saturday with a flypast over the North Island.
Jacinda Ardern blacklisted by Russia
Russia has blacklisted every New Zealand MP, and the heads of defence.
Government to privatise science business
Staff at the scientific lens-maker don't want to work on weapons of war.
Ardern hits back at Javelin attack
Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand is contributing to Ukraine's war effort.
David Fisher: Why our NZSAS spoke up on Aussie 'war crimes'
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Seymour challenges Ardern to lift defence spending
David Seymour and Jacinda Ardern clashed in Question Time.
Defence Minister asked to give Ukraine lethal aid - Cabinet said no
Peeni Henare asked his colleagues to send Javelin anti-tank missiles to help Ukraine.
'Highly classified information' closes door on espionage hearing
A soldier accused of espionage did not appear at his pre-trial hearing today.
Three soldiers burned by Molotov cocktail in training
Trio were doused in petrol and set alight during riot training.
MIQ: The two-year tour of duty no soldier wanted
Behind the lines with the Defence Force's largest deployment in 50 years.
Govt appeals High Court decision on NZDF, police vaccine mandates
The February decision determined that vaccine mandates were "not demonstrably justified".
David Seymour: 'Send our missile launchers to Ukraine'
Act Party leader claims New Zealand the "weakest link in the West".
'Not a decision we take lightly': PM announces military aid for Ukraine
PM says first time NZ has given military aid via a third party.
The battle for Kyiv looms as a long and bloody conflict
New York Times: Ukraine's capital remains the biggest prize of all for Russia.