Defence Force pleads guilty over diver's training death
The NZDF has appeared in court over the death of Napier sailor Zachary Yarwood.
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Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer went along for the ride.
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NZDF court of inquiry launched after administrator stole $225k
Paniparewhakaro Rangiuia embezzled money raised for soldiers' health and wellbeing.
Disturbing question emerges in fatal Anzac Day helicopter crash
Trio in an Iroquois were killed in the 2010 crash on their way to do a flyover.
Air Force search for catamaran in 'distress' near Samoa likely sparked by dumped locator beacon
Air Force plane left Auckland on rescue mission at 6am - now it's on its way back.
Navy's training exercise involving 'protesters' sparks controversy
NZDF has shut down claims that the Navy is practising "killing protesters".
Air Force plane touches down in Auckland after landing scare
An indicator in cockpit suggested aircraft might have had an issue with its landing gear.
Budget 2020: Air Force flying high with $1bn upgrade
Our Defence force funding plans for Royal NZ Air Force not disturbed by virus crisis.
NZDF personnel overseas navigating Covid-19: 'You quickly become a caged lion'
Kiwi soldiers overseas this Anzac Day have the safety of loved ones in NZ on their minds.
Third of military suffer post-traumatic stress disorder, study finds
Need for support a "timely reminder as we celebrate Anzac Day".
Defence Force van stolen from Ohakea
Police believe the van is now in Levin and want the public's help to find it.
NZ soldiers finally reunited with family after isolation
NZ soldiers will have their long-awaited reunion with families after a 2-week isolation.
NZ's eerie calm; Spain deaths pass China, global toll 20,000
Things will get worse before they get better says the Prime Minister.
Focus Live: Huge new powers will be given to officials with State of National Emergency declared
Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management, Sarah Stuart-Black, outlines the powers that will be given to officials with the state of National Emergency declared. Video / Mark Mitchell
White supremacist is a former soldier, says Defence Force
It comes after a soldier was arrested at Linton Military Camp in December.
Court martial: Disgraced army officer demoted for sex with subordinate
Lieutenant Colonel Justin Putze has been demoted for his relationship with a subordinate.
Court martial: Army officer who slept with subordinate guilty of breaching orders
Panel of three find senior officer guilty on all charges. He will be sentenced tomorrow.
Army boss called as witness in court martial
Major General John Boswell has given evidence about a debrief he had with the accused.
US accuses China of 'debt-trap diplomacy' in Pacific
"This is the new game on the block," senior US Army leader tells NZ.
Apec 2021 security measures criticised as draconian
Concern proposed powers for police are heavy handed and anti-democratic.
Hacked: Phil Goff's personal, confidential emails offered for sale
EXCLUSIVE: Police investigate claims 12 years of Mayor Phil Goff's emails have been taken.
NZ's plan for withdrawal of Kiwi troops from Iraq
The Government has yet to decide if it's going to pull troops out.
Iran's embassy calls on NZ to promote peace and security
Embassy says events would not negatively affect friendly relations between NZ and Iran.
NZDF personnel may be deployed to fire-ravaged Kangaroo Island
Some NZDF personnel deployed to Australia may be bound for devastated Kangaroo Island.
Editorial: Pullout of NZ troops in Iraq imperative
EDITORIAL: The end of New Zealand's military presence in Iraq cannot come soon enough.
NZ training mission in Iraq on hold amid tension
It comes amid rising tension between the United States and Iran.
Fears for safety of NZ troops amid rising Iran-US hostility
NZ troops based in Iraq at risk of being caught up in Iran's retaliation, academic says.
Defence Force troops to be sent to Australia
Personnel and helicopters sent to 'assist our Australian cousins in their time of need'.
Kiwis in Iraq advised to leave amid security fears
The NZDF has 45 people currently on rotation at Camp Taji, near Baghdad.
Kiwis deployed in same region as fatal air strike on Iraqi militia
New Zealand Defence Force members are training Iraqi security forces at Camp Taji.
A rather Kiwi Christmas for Defence Force personnel stationed overseas
Personnel stationed overseas will be adding some Kiwi flavour to their festivities.