'Very wary': Chinese spy ship spotted in Australian waters
'Of course we're watching them. And they're watching us,' Australia's PM says.
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The flight crew used night-vision goggles to land on an ice runway in 24-hour darkness.
Satellite pics reveal China's secret in their deserted 'outbacks'
In outback China there are two secret facilities likened to America's mysterious Area 51.
Minister's words after 'anti-woke' essay won military award
The essay centres on free speech and rails against diversity and 'woke culture'.
Donald Rumsfeld's fog of memos
New York Times: The former defence secretary was a man lost in his own endless archive.
NZDF in bid to avoid prosecution for special forces death
Decorated soldier's counter-terrorism training cited in bid to have charge dismissed.
Nato takes collective defence policy to space
In December 2019, space was declared by Nato as the alliance's 'fifth domain'.
'Definite yes': Experts weigh in on alien existence
Pentagon set to release report detailing UFO encounters.
Scott Morrison: Together, we can defend freedom
OPINION: The rules-based international order can be preserved, writes the Australian PM.
Canterbury flooding: Crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents'
Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.
As US scales back in Middle East, China and Russia look to fill void
The two countries have a chance to and expand their influence around the Gulf.
Defence Force seeks more drones for fleet
Defence Force is looking to add to its fleet of about 60 drones; police to add more too.
70-year-old map at the heart of Israel-Palestine conflict
Violence erupted in Gaza this week, but the conflict's origins go back decades.
Defence Force to address man's unlawful detention claim
Police say no criminal offence in case of man alleging kidnap by military officers.
Serial child sex offender jailed for raping boy 24 years ago
Twenty-four years after a man sexually abused a boy in Rotorua, the man has been jailed.
Where will NZ stand in rising tensions between China and other allies?
New Zealand could eventually come under real pressure to pick a side.
Man charged with assaulting Defence Force MIQ worker
The 30-year-old is defending the charge of assault from last month.
Covid-19 coronavirus: 50 NZDF personnel have contracted Covid-19 working offshore
The figure includes those affected by the outbreak in Canada.
The SIS and the 'known unknowns'
A vital shift towards a stronger focus on white supremacist terror was a long time coming.
Taiwan mobilises forces to thwart Chinese invasion
Everything from cyber attacks, blockades to full scale war is being prepared for.
Russia pulls its troops from Ukraine border
Russia claims the goals of the military's "readiness exercise" have now been met.
Royal NZ Navy crew begin recovery after Covid-19 battle
There are only now three remaining active cases out of a total 13.
HMNZS Aotearoa arrives home for first time
$450m supply ship makes first visit to its ceremonial home port of New Plymouth.
'Cosying up to China': NZ faces bitter attack over Five Eyes comments
UK press savages NZ for not backing expansion of Five Eyes remit into foreign policy.
Māori Battalion whānau set to receive medals 75 years on
At a ceremony today medals will be given to whānau of members of the Māori Battalion.
Twelve New Zealanders infected with Covid-19 in Canada
The 12 New Zealanders infected with the virus are showing mild symptoms.
US to sanction Russia over cyber attacks, election interference
The US sanctions will be the first retaliatory act against Kremlin for last year's hack.
Burnham court martial: Soldier guilty of groping female subordinate
Staff sergeant guilty of indecent assault at Army function.
Court martial: Senior soldier denies groping allegations
"This is my last chance to get you wasted," senior soldier allegedly said to subordinate.
Defence order 'unlikely to stop another Op Burnham'
Opinion: These much-vaunted new rules contain nothing on preventing civilian casualties.
China accused of 'setting the stage for a bloody war' in Myanmar
Beijing has 'profoundly shaped the trajectory of post-coup violence', an expert says.
'Big guns': China's powerful play that puts the United States to shame
In a move that could redefine war at sea, China is launching lethal destroyers.
'Great concern': US warns of China accelerating plans to capture Taiwan
China claims Taiwan as its own territory to be won over peacefully or by force.
More than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMA
The defence force has punished more than 130 personnel for using illegal drugs since 2014.