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Grandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised

Pasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.

'Strategic competition', climate change major defence threats as review panel announced

Comes as Defence Annual Report notes the threat of China-US geostrategic competition.

Two Kiwi reservist soldiers might be in Ukraine, says NZDF

Two Reserve Army soldiers may be in Ukraine or have been previously, say NZDF.

Pin pulled on army exercise in main shopping area

Members of the public raised concerns about soldiers with rifles patrolling streets.

US, UK join NZ and Pacific allies in Fijian military exercise

The name of the exercise originated from Operation Cartwheel during World War II.

Focus: NZDF prepares for Queen's funeral in London

24 NZDF personnel will march alongside their Australian and Canadian counterparts with UK Armed Forces and other Commonwealth countries who have significant links to the late Queen. Video / NZDF

Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%

Rise in complaints as bases for armed forces move out of Covid-19 restrictions.

Focus: NZ Army heads to UK to help Ukrainian troops

Defence Minister Peeni Henare and Commander Joint Forces NZ Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour see off 94 Army personnel that flew out of Auckland's Whenuapai Airbase to help train Ukrainian infantry recruits in the UK. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Calls for embassy in Kiev as sensitive talks to retrieve body continue

Calls come after fears body remains in Russian hands.

Live: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in Tasman

More than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.

Focus: PM Ardern announces more support for Ukraine

The PM announced New Zealand will deploy a further 120 Defence Force personnel to the United Kingdom to help train Ukraine soldiers to fight against Russian forces. Video / Mark Mitchell

Defence Force stands ground over lack of action on drunken groper

NZDF said the man wasn't suspended because he was drunk when the incident occurred.

Trouble in paradise: Kiwi soldier locked up in Niue after boozy brawl

A humanitarian exercise ended in disgrace for one Kiwi soldier, the Herald can reveal.

The last post: NZ's final survivor of WWII battle of Crete - and possibly the world - dies

Brant Robinson, aged 104, may even have been world's last survivor of famous action.

Employee takes defence force to court over 'witch hunt' suspension

The employee says the NZ Defence Force should not have been allowed to suspend him.

Watch: New Kiwi Air Force jet makes debut

Boeing rolls out first of four P-8A Poseidon jets with RNZAF paint job.

Are we spending too little – or too much – on the military?

Considerable pressures are on New Zealand to boost its defence as global tensions heat up.

NZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partner

Former soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.