EditorialEditorial: Brownlee should stick to his gunsDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee got a stern rebuke from China when he made the mildest of observations about Beijing's expansionist maritime policy.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ deployment to Sinai renewed until 2018A peacekeeping deployment to Sinai has been renewed until 2018 despite earlier concerns about terrorist attacks.12 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandChina to Brownlee: Stay out of disputeChina has effectively told New Zealand to butt out of the dispute in the South China Sea .11 Oct 07:09 AM
New Zealand'We listened' on repatriation - KeyPrime Minister John Key has told an RSA national council meeting that the Government has listened to criticism over its policy not to repatriate the bodies of some soldiers killed overseas.09 Oct 09:52 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Bring our heroes homeCOMMENT: Paul Thomas is from a remarkable family of eight boys and three girls. All eight boys served in the New Zealand army. Five saw active duty.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstruck: 'Household was shaking'A thunderstorm warning remains in place as violent electrical storms pounded Auckland overnight leaving many without power for hours.06 Oct 05:28 PM
PoliticsGovt backs down on repatriation policyUp to 100 New Zealand soldiers' bodies could be brought home from overseas, after the Government confirmed it was reviewing its policy on repatriation.05 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandNavy sex case: Jury can't reach verdictAfter almost 16 hours of deliberations, the jury in a Navy sex trial has been unable to reach a verdict and has been discharged.04 Oct 10:31 PM
New ZealandMum covering for kids, court toldNO byline thanks A 57-year-old Peria woman suspected by the prosecution and defence of covering for her children was convicted on 28 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldPrince Charles dons NZ uniform'The nearest approach to hell imaginable' were the words Prince Charles used to describe the Battle of the Somme.15 Sep 10:41 PM
KahuSomme 100: National character revealedIt's 100 years to the day that New Zealand troops joined the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Prince Charles paid tribute to New Zealand's role in war.15 Sep 12:34 PM
New ZealandSomme 100: Prince Charles pays tributeIt's 100 years to the day that New Zealand ground troops joined the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Kieran Campbell is in France for the commemorations.15 Sep 04:22 AM
New ZealandRoad in France to be named after NZThousands of Kiwis died in the Battle of the Somme. Commemorations marking the centenary of their sacrifice start in France start this afternoon.14 Sep 11:28 PM
WorldJolie calls for end to empty promisesAngelina Jolie has called for a "new way" of peacekeeping focused on justice and inclusion of women during a surprise visit to a UN 08 Sep 06:10 PM
WorldChina's boasts of new 'super bomber'Beijing says it's building a new type of strategic bomber to 'significantly increase' the nation's long-range strike capability.04 Sep 04:21 AM
New ZealandDefence force battles 45C heatA Kiwi team is battling sweltering and dusty conditions in the Middle East.27 Aug 11:53 PM
New ZealandShock figures on soldiers' deathsNew Zealand First hopes the Defence Force will take better care of its personnel, in the light of shock suicide figures from the Australian military.14 Aug 01:07 AM
WorldChinese fleet sails near Senkaku islandsJapan summoned Chinese diplomats on Saturday to protest after six Chinese coast guard vessels approached disputed East China Sea islands 06 Aug 11:36 PM
New ZealandKiwi 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.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAdmiral talks plans for NZ ship visitAmerica's top regional naval commander has discussed history-making plans for a US ship visit with Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee.23 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandBiden: '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.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew Navy tanker to cost $493 millionThe Government is to buy a $493 million naval tanker which will be custom-made for use in the Antarctic.18 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandPM finds himself in troubled watersPrime Minister John Key has arrived in Indonesia at a time of heightened tensions over the neighbouring South China Sea.17 Jul 06:14 AM
New ZealandJohn Key has dinner with Dan CarterPrime Minister John Key was joined by rugby royalty at a private dinner in Paris this morning (NZ time).13 Jul 11:11 PM
New ZealandNZDF to stay in Afganistan until 2018A deployment of New Zealand military trainers will stay in Afghanistan until June 2018 and their number will be increased from eight to 10.05 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRescue of stranded 4WD group cost $56kNearly $60,000 was spent rescuing 38 people stranded after their 4WD vehicles became trapped in snow in Central Otago.04 Jul 02:36 AM
New ZealandExplosive find in harbourDredging of shipping canal leads to explosive discovery.26 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldAmerica's most dangerous weaponJust when you thought you couldn't be any more dismayed by America's gun crisis, comes this depressing nugget of information.21 Jun 08:42 AM
New ZealandUS thank NZ for extending its deployment in IraqUS Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has thanked the New Zealand Government for agreeing to extend its deployment to Iraq21 Jun 05:15 AM
BusinessBig Read: Welcome to the new arms raceThe Pentagon looks to the lessons of Silicon Valley to regain technological superiority.20 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandNZ military in US for cyber terrorist attack exerciseThe 16-strong New Zealand Defence Force team is joining forces with around 2000 personnel from the Five Eyes partner nations.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLast Maori Battalion member diesCharlie Petera fought during World War II in North Africa and Italy between 1941 and 1945.11 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandKey confident Kiwi troops in Taji are safePrime 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.09 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandExplosion near Camp Taji, all Kiwis fineAn explosion has occurred within two to three kilometres of Camp Taji in northern Baghdad where 106 NZ Defence Force personnel are currently deployed.09 Jun 09:49 AM
