Defence force battles 45C heat
A Kiwi team is battling sweltering and dusty conditions in the Middle East.
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Shock figures on soldiers' deaths
New Zealand First hopes the Defence Force will take better care of its personnel, in the light of shock suicide figures from the Australian military.
Chinese fleet sails near Senkaku islands
Japan summoned Chinese diplomats on Saturday to protest after six Chinese coast guard vessels approached disputed East China Sea islands
Kiwi soldiers 'did not die in vain'
The Afghanistan province where two Kiwi soldiers were killed four years ago today, is now secure, peaceful, and purged of insurgents.
Admiral talks plans for NZ ship visit
America's top regional naval commander has discussed history-making plans for a US ship visit with Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee.
Biden: 'We are cut from the same cloth'
Speaking at a reception in Auckland tonight hosted by Murray McCully, US Vice President Joe Biden touched on the special relationship the US and NZ have.
New Navy tanker to cost $493 million
The Government is to buy a $493 million naval tanker which will be custom-made for use in the Antarctic.
PM finds himself in troubled waters
Prime Minister John Key has arrived in Indonesia at a time of heightened tensions over the neighbouring South China Sea.
John Key has dinner with Dan Carter
Prime Minister John Key was joined by rugby royalty at a private dinner in Paris this morning (NZ time).
NZDF to stay in Afganistan until 2018
A deployment of New Zealand military trainers will stay in Afghanistan until June 2018 and their number will be increased from eight to 10.
Rescue of stranded 4WD group cost $56k
Nearly $60,000 was spent rescuing 38 people stranded after their 4WD vehicles became trapped in snow in Central Otago.
America's most dangerous weapon
Just when you thought you couldn't be any more dismayed by America's gun crisis, comes this depressing nugget of information.
US thank NZ for extending its deployment in Iraq
US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has thanked the New Zealand Government for agreeing to extend its deployment to Iraq
Big Read: Welcome to the new arms race
The Pentagon looks to the lessons of Silicon Valley to regain technological superiority.
NZ military in US for cyber terrorist attack exercise
The 16-strong New Zealand Defence Force team is joining forces with around 2000 personnel from the Five Eyes partner nations.
Last Maori Battalion member dies
Charlie Petera fought during World War II in North Africa and Italy between 1941 and 1945.
Key confident Kiwi troops in Taji are safe
Prime Minister John Key says he remains confident New Zealand troops based at Taji are as safe as they can be despite a car bomb outside the military compound yesterday.
Explosion near Camp Taji, all Kiwis fine
An explosion has occurred within two to three kilometres of Camp Taji in northern Baghdad where 106 NZ Defence Force personnel are currently deployed.
Defence targets illegal fishers
NZ's military will be able to go after illegal fishing vessels and launch its own cyber attacks as a result of a $20b increase in funding - Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee.
$20b boost for Defence Force
NZ Defence Force upgrade includes a scaling-up of operations in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica and a greater focus on defending against cyber attacks.
Kiwi troops moved to safer location
New Zealand peacekeeping troops based in Sinai have been moved to a safer base and the mission is under frequent review because of security concerns about terrorist groups.
China likely to send ship to Navy bash
China is "highly likely" to send a ship to upcoming Navy celebrations, as a decision on whether the United States attends draws closer.
Spies and soldiers big Budget winners
Military and intelligence agencies will get a combined $479 million in extra operational funding over the next four years.
New Zealand troops return from Iraq
Kiwi soldiers sent to help train Iraqi security forces back in New Zealand.
Barry Soper: Do military trials achieve their purpose?
COMMENT: Inadequate court sentences don't deter people, writes Barry Soper. Perhaps court martials are the answer.
Inside NZ's new SAS training facility
Explosions rang out as the New Zealand Defence Force's new $46 million battle training facility was opened in Auckland this morning.
How enemies could empower machines
The US will narrowly define the use of artificial intelligence. Will its enemies?
Troops plead for 'invisibility cloak'
British troops have been testing material so advanced it hides soldiers from infra-red and heat-seeking devices.
New Zealand soldier death in Jordan
The New Zealand Defence Force said that the unnamed soldier was a national liaison officer at coalition headquarters in Jordan.
Alexander Gillespie: Defence spend hangs on our Pacific role
COMMENT: To increase military budgets as a justification to stir the pot in this region which needs to be demilitarised is questionable.