Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris
The community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.
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Focus Live: Anzac Day 2023
Thousands of people gathered at the central Auckland Anzac Dawn Service at the Auckland Domain and across Aotearoa to mark Anzac Day 2023. Video / Whakaata Māori
Martyn Dunne: We remember the past but must acknowledge the future
Opinion: 'The mana of Anzac Day is as strong today as has ever been.'
Veterans talk about their service and why Anzac Day is celebrated
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand.
NZ and Australian army chiefs strengthen relationship with signing of new plan
The chiefs of each of the armies are calling it a "significant step forward".
French Embassy reveals why warship was in Hauraki Gulf
French officials say Coastguard crew 'may have been surprised' by the navy vessel.
Kiwi soldier Kane Te Tai will be farewelled tomorrow
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine to be buried tomorrow.
The feeling of being left alone - Hawke’s Bay’s disaster within a disaster
To restore confidence, it's time for the Civil Defence Joint Committee to step aside.
Soldier accused of spying: Hearing to restart in closed court after year-long delay
Soldier facing 17 charges of espionage and attempting to commit espionage.
Kane Te Tai's mum grateful for help to bring her soldier son home
Ngaire Te Tai is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and koha for her son Kane.
Cyclone Civil Defence response scales back, but the work continues
The transitional phase doesn’t mean the emergency response has ended.
A review of the Esk Valley evacuation is likely. What will it find?
"Evacuate", read the text to Chris Barber's phone. He was already huddled in the rafters.
'Kane had a huge heart': Kiwi fighter killed in Ukraine's legacy
Kiwi fighter Kane Te Tai has been remembered for his heart for others.
RNZAF mark arrival of second Poseidon aircraft at Ōhakea
The P-8A Poseidon is the second of four new aircraft to arrive at the Ōhakea air base.
Fijian troops helping in Hawke's Bay, post-cyclone, get a taste of Kiwi life
Fijian troops here to help post Cyclone Gabrielle got a taste of sheep shearing.
Japan destroys new rocket at launch after ignition failure
It was the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades.
SAS trooper death: Charge against Army dismissed
The Army exists to do dangerous things in dangerous environments, the High Court ruled.
Watch: Navy divers get Gisborne drinking water flowing
An eight-person team from HMNZS Matataua restored Gisborne’s water supply flow, in some of the most challenging environments they have ever faced. Video / NZDF
Focus: Govt says sending in military police to Hawke's Bay 'over the top'
The Government says calls from ACT and NZ First to send in the armed forces to take over control of the streets of Hawke’s Bay after reports of violence and looting following Cyclone Gabrielle are ‘over the top’. Video / NZ Herald
Cyclone Gabrielle: Deliveries go off with military precision
Inside the Civil Defence and military-run distribution centre.
Puketapu locals glad to see the army convoy of supplies
Supplies arrive at the cut-off community.
Watch: HMNZS Manawanui Navy ship drops supplies to Tokomaru Bay
The navy ship HMNZS Manawanui is due to arrive in Gisborne on Friday after dropping off food and water at Tokomaru Bay on Thursday. Video / NZDF
Watch: Defence Force delivers vital supplies to Hawke’s Bay
NZ Army Captain Ben Kimber describes his experience landing in Napier’s port and then distributing vital supplies to Hawke’s Bay residents. Video / NZDF
Biden says US developing ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects
The "spy" balloon saga has escalated tensions between the US and China.
Amazing photo: Boatie in mammoth seas saved by rescuers during heart of cyclone
Rescuers tried for day and a half to save boatie. Eventually it took a navy frigate.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: New details emerge as foreign unit’s 'luck ran out'
Blue-on-blue exchange came hours before off-duty NZDF soldier shot dead.
28th Māori Battalion Battle memorial flag to fly high on Waitangi Day
Struggle goes on to get much-deserved recognition for brave Māori soldiers.
Juha Saarinen: We are racing blindly into an AI future
Outsourcing, appalling lyrics, and disinformation: What does the future hold for AI?
'They'll disown her': Female sailor sentenced for indecent assault on male superior officer
Three fellow sailors had accused her of inappropriate touching over a single night.
Court martial: Woman accused of groping three people aboard ship, including superior officer
She is accused of having groped two women and a man.
The NZDF personnel serving overseas this Christmas
NZDF has 100 plus personnel deployed around the world right through the festive season.
Exclusive: Kiwi Air Force missions repeatedly intercepted by foreign military jets
A Herald investigation has revealed 92 intercepts of Kiwi Air Force planes since 2015.
Families of Māori Battalion soldiers receive unclaimed medals in ceremony
Whānau from 'all over the motu' attend.
Soldiers operating overseas given new orders for handling detainees
The fallout from the disastrous raid in Afghanistan continues.