PoliticsHelen Clark questions continued involvement in Five EyesClark said she is concerned about mission creep of the arrangement.01 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandRed tape ties up memorial for slain veteranThey shall grow not old and age shall not weary them – but no one escapes bureaucracy.01 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: China flotilla about keeping NZ and Australia in our boxOPINION: Beijing wants free rein to colonise the South Pacific.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWar drums and sabre rattling: PM sets scene for big Defence spend-upPM cites a global shift as he gears up for more military spending.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChinese naval ships move further away from NZ, enters Great Australian BightAn international relations expert said China's motivation for the activity was unknown.27 Feb 12:56 AM
PoliticsLuxon floats sending Navy ship into South China SeaThe move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.26 Feb 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Calm heads need to prevail after China’s high seas tit for tatEDITORIAL: China’s live-firing exercises has fired shots across NZ and Australia’s bow.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ ‘clear-eyed’ about risks of conflict in PacificThe Prime Minister delivered a bleak outlook for the Asia-Pacific region at Asean26 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandOfficials suspect Chinese warships in Australian waters may be backed by nuclear subA small New Zealand naval contingent is shadowing the Chinese navy ships off Tasmania.26 Feb 02:18 AM
New Zealand‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flightsThe Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.25 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister reveals new location of Chinese warships in Tasman SeaJudith Collins criticised China for not warning airlines about the live-fire drills.23 Feb 07:43 PM
New ZealandNZ Defence Spending, German Election & Pope’s Health | NZ Herald News UpdateChina fires live rounds near NZ, Germany’s snap election results, Pope Francis’ health, and Destiny Church news.Watch23 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandChina’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warnsChina and the Cook Islands signed a five-year deal for seabed exploration.23 Feb 02:57 AM
New ZealandChina’s military moves in Pacific pose growing threat, expert warnsLive firing exercises by China have forced aircraft to divert flight paths.22 Feb 08:39 PM
New ZealandChina begins second military exercise in Tasman SeaChina notified NZ Defence of the live firing via radio channels on Saturday.22 Feb 06:30 AM
Politics‘Significant’: Judith Collins says Chinese war ships in Tasman Sea a ‘wake-up call’New Zealand was given no warning of the ships.20 Feb 09:13 PM
Markets with MadisonWe must pick a side in AI arms race, Kiwi entrepreneur saysDrones, rockets, aircraft and ships can all be made in NZ, but will they get support?20 Feb 06:00 PM
Markets with MadisonMarkets with Madison: AI arms raceCompanies are raising hundreds of billions of dollars to achieve AI supremacy. PrimerAI founder Sean Gourley says it’s not just a tech trend – it’s the only way to deter war.Watch20 Feb 06:00 PM
Politics‘Enormous strike power’: Collins slates Chinese Govt as Beijing launches warshipsNew Zealand was given no warning of the ships.20 Feb 03:13 AM
New ZealandNZ-Cook Islands tensions over China deal could lead to ‘divorce’, expert warnsThe Cook Islands PM is accused of bypassing NZ on the islands' China deal discussions.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Should New Zealand invade the Cook Islands?OPINION: There are few non-military options to avoid this attempted secession.10 Feb 01:13 AM
PoliticsWhy is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.09 Feb 11:54 PM
Kahu‘It’s a superpower’: Māori values propel RNZAF leader to historic role in AustraliaIt is the first time a Kiwi has held such a high-ranking role in the RAAF.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: NZ’s elite soldiers were required to ‘look after’ 501s in MIQ"They did not join to do MIQ, but they did it."07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoodbye Herk – RNZAF farewells the HerculesAir Force retires the C-130H Hercules transport aircraft after 60 years in the air.03 Feb 02:47 AM
WorldJD Vance breaks tie to confirm Hegseth as US defence secretaryFormer Fox News co-host has pledged to bring back 'warrior culture' to the Pentagon.25 Jan 04:36 AM
New ZealandRotorua student named top recruit in NZ Army Reserve trainingLeo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.15 Jan 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Our beautiful son': Young Kiwi soldier named as crash victimFamily and the NZ Army have paid tribute to the 20-year-old private.09 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandBomb disposal officers called to Upper Hutt propertyPolice said the explosive - believed to be an old grenade - has been taken away.23 Dec 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ Defence Force admits cost-cutting could affect 'fitness to deploy'The New Zealand Defence force has a budget shortfall of $130 million.22 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuNZDF performers celebrate 20 years of Te Kōnohete in WellingtonNZDF rōpū performs at Te Kōnohete, honours Māori battalions with waiata and haka08 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandNot guilty: RNZAF aviator accused of sexually violating younger colleagueThe aviator said the incident never happened.05 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandRNZAF Leading Aircraftman accused of sexually violating younger colleagueThe aviator said the incident never happened.03 Dec 11:39 PM
PoliticsChina ‘changed the game’: Defence plan impacted as ‘things got worse in world’, Collins saysThe plan has been repeatedly delayed.03 Dec 04:02 AM
