New CIA files lend weight to claims that in 1984 new PM David Lange was working on a loophole big enough for the United States to sail a non-nuclear warship through.

Patricia Wearn has Alzheimer's and hasn't been seen since Monday.

Our next military transport could be built by Kawasaki. And the aircraft which patrol our maritime borders could come off the same factory line.

On half the occasions NZ Customs asked the Navy for help, it was told it couldn't because aircraft and ships were being maintained, repaired or replaced.

The Israel Defence Force sergeant was found guilty of shooting a 21-year-old Palestinian

Four men in four years have stepped off civvy street into the elite NZ Special Air Service after completing its gruelling selection course.

Details of the construction of the top secret spy base at Tangimoana were filed with Archives New Zealand with no security rating.

Our intelligence agencies are so secretive that most of the stories we find out about are by accident.

China has flown a nuclear-capable bomber over disputed islands in what some see as a message to the US after Trump's controversial phone call.

The identity of a pre-school worker accused of force-feeding children in her care will be kept secret until at least her trial.

Kim Dotcom saw a suspicious camera in an apartment opposite his home - and it turns out to be owned by NZ Customs and operated by the NZ Defence Force.

An army truck was carrying live ammunition when it collided with a carload of Mongrel Mob Notorious members.

The best of NZ Herald Business: Brazilian plane maker Embraer has developed a twin jet airlifter that is in the running to replace the RNZAF's aging Hercules.

COMMENT: Three major shakes in South Island in the last six years, have highlighted how the enemy we are most likely to have to front is the one within.

A Kiwi sailor is on trial after a break-in at the home of a US naval officer in Pearl Harbour.

Military personnel have completed their buzziest mission yet after last week's monster earthquake, rescuing 30,000 bees.

Grannies poured tea as part of a peaceful protest at Auckland's Queens Wharf today.

Prime Minister John Key writes exclusively for the Herald on Sunday after the Kaikoura earthquake.

The US Admiral who ordered the USS Sampson to divert to the earthquake disaster zone has a long history with New Zealand.

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has defended the Wellington City Council's decision to declare the CBD safe so quickly after Monday's quake.

Warships from Australia, Canada and the United States have arrived in Kaikoura to help with disaster relief efforts.

Royal Navy warships will be left without anti-ship missiles and be forced to rely on naval guns because of cost-cutting.

Brits evacuated from the quake zone grateful to the people of Kaikoura.

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce is tipped to announce a support package today for businesses and the 800 workers in the town.

Replacing the Anzac frigates is likely to be the most challenging capability choice facing future Governments, says Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee.

Controversial naval vessels have arrived for the New Zealand Navy's 75th celebration

Delegates to a New Zealand Defence Industry Association conference were prevented from getting into the venue by protester's.

New aerial photos show there is much work to be done after Monday's 7.8 quake.

A protest turned violent this morning when peace activists blocked a defence industry conference in central Auckland.