One charge against SAS soldier withdrawn
One of the charges against a SAS soldier facing a court martial has been withdrawn this morning.
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SAS man 'didn't know guns were Army's'
A SAS soldier accused of stealing service property didn't know the gun accessories were owned by the Army, his defence lawyer told a court martial today.
A new face to lead NZ's armed forces
Major-General Tim Keating has been named the new Chief of Defence Force.
Compo for choppers
The replacement fleet of tactical air force helicopters is almost three years behind schedule - forcing its European manufacturer to compensate the New Zealand Government for the delay.
Alexander Gillespie: Use law, not bluster to settle dispute
Territorial squabbles over uninhabited islands should not be one of the reasons that people are allowed to kill each other.
No conviction for Otago farmer possesing firearms
A Central Otago farmer - said to be in the process of brokering a multimillion-dollar export deal with the United Arab Emirates.
SAS link to war payout
The Defence Force paid US$1,000 to the families of two elite Afghan soldiers who were killed while the SAS was mentoring them.
Timaru invaded in war game
Farmers, shopkeepers, police officers and a mayor have volunteered to play "bad guys" in a large-scale realistic war game.
Soldiers commemorate Armistice Day
Old soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder with serving troops this morning to commemorate Armistice Day on the 95th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Tributes paid to courage
The mother of an SAS soldier honoured for his bravery in Afghanistan says nothing will compensate for his death but he "wouldn't have had it any other way".
Slain soldier honoured for bravery
The mother of an SAS soldier honoured for his bravery in Afghanistan says nothing will compensate for his death but he "wouldn't have had it any other way".
NZ link to Australian spying claims
Claims that Australian embassies are involved in intercepting calls and data across Asia will be causing "anxiety and concern" for New Zealand's GCSB and its partners in the United States-led "Five Eyes" intelligence group.
Brian Rudman: Coleman's silly antics have chilling implications
"Who let Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman out of his cage?" writes Brian Rudman. "The whole world in uproar over the extent of US eavesdropping on friends and foes alike, and what does our man do?"
Editorial: Better links with US forces come with a caution
Editorial: Defence relations between New Zealand and the United States have come a long way in a relatively short time. Now another small chapter has been written.
NZ/US relationship 'in great shape'
New Zealand and the United States have agreed to extend military cooperation after almost 30 years.
Knives out over army food
Defence Force troops based at Waiouru Army camp are so frustrated by "disgusting" meals they have set up a Facebook page to highlight what they're served.
Lightning takes down air force craft
A new twin-engined air force helicopter will need all its rotors repaired or replaced, at a cost of millions of dollars, after being hit by lightning.
NZ trains first female PNG army officers
The first female Papua New Guinea army officers have just completed a rigorous training exercise, with the help of a New Zealand Army Captain.
Defence Force head stood down
Defence Force chief Lieutenant General Rhys Jones will not have his role extended and he will stand down in January, the Government has confirmed.
Defence Force's 'risk-tolerant culture'
Poor leadership and a "risk-tolerant culture" has been uncovered at the NZ Defence Force by an independent probe that has today made 20 urgent recommendations.
New figures surprise injured brothers
The Defence Force has paid out half a million dollars to other claimants during the 16 years that two badly injured brothers have been fighting for compensation.
Bear Grylls backs camo Bible
The New Zealand Defence Force is issuing new recruits with waterproof Bibles, endorsed by TV adventurer Bear Grylls, in a worldwide military first.
Award for forces' gay group
A gay and lesbian support group in one of our most conservative institutions - the military - has won the supreme award in this year's Equal Employment Opportunities Trust diversity awards.
Warships stand ready for action
The United States Sixth Fleet, based in Naples, is responsible for security in the Mediterranean and most recently spearheaded the bombing of targets in Libya.
Key backs Aden mission
Prime Minister John Key says it is important to be part of a mission to stop Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden because New Zealand goods travel through the area.
Defence cuts may be delayed
Cuts to Defence Force spending could be delayed by up to two years, Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says.
Families paid after SAS killings, film says
An SAS raid which left two people dead and gave rise to claims of murder by the elite soldiers led to $10,000 compensation paid for each person killed, a new film claims.