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.

97 year old's Maynie Thompson and Kit Nelson march against war and the arms race

Statistics New Zealand has hit out at claims its quake-damaged headquarters could be demolished.

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.

COMMENT: The navies of the United States, Australia and Canada are joining New Zealand's earthquake relief effort.

Ships in Auckland for the Royal New Zealand Navy's 75th anniversary are taking part in training exercises.

The evacuation, via sea, of tourists stranded in Kaikoura is still a day away.

HMNZS Canterbury is sailing to Kaikoura loaded with aid supplies and will bring back tourists and residents.

A search is underway for six kayakers after kayaks and other gear was found abandoned on the flooded Clarence River just before 5pm. A

A French memorial will be added to the War Memorial Park in Wellington after a winning design was chosen from 43 entries.

A week from today a US Navy ship will enter Auckland's Waitemata Harbour for the first time in 33 years.

As Donald Trump's presidential victory sinks in, Government and experts are starting to count the potential cost to New Zealand's climate change commitments, its defence ties, and even its core values.

The Air Force has sent a plane to Kiribati in search for three fishermen.

New Zealand troops have approval to work at three bases but could be sent to other bases says Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee.

After two failed trials, the Crown has dropped its charge against a former Royal New Zealand Navy Officer who allegedly sexually violated his junior.

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