Two years after a soldier complained she was groped by her superior NZDF has laid charges.

The Prime Minister's plane has broken down in Antarctica, delaying her return to NZ.

Overall, though, economic outlook has darkened and economists say recession is likely.

The Defence Force has carried out 16 investigations in the past two years.

The organisation is recruiting ex-army pilots for the People's Liberation Army.

'Weaponising space is not in our interest and goes against our international commitments.'

Pasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.

Members of the public raised concerns about soldiers with rifles patrolling streets.

The name of the exercise originated from Operation Cartwheel during World War II.

24 NZDF personnel will march alongside their Australian and Canadian counterparts with UK Armed Forces and other Commonwealth countries who have significant links to the late Queen. Video / NZDF

Rise in complaints as bases for armed forces move out of Covid-19 restrictions.

Defence Minister Peeni Henare and Commander Joint Forces NZ Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour see off 94 Army personnel that flew out of Auckland's Whenuapai Airbase to help train Ukrainian infantry recruits in the UK. Video / NZ Herald

Calls come after fears body remains in Russian hands.

Minister of Defence, Peeni Henare and Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour address media before the NZ Army infantry training team departs for the UK. Video / NZ Herald

The bid to bring fallen soldier home, just how many ram raids have there been in the past few months and new data shows the likelihood of a recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Family pays tribute to soldier killed in frontline firefight with Russian forces.

Off-duty New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen was killed in Ukraine fighting with foreign troops and has been remembered as a tough professional "warrior" who "died doing what he loved". Video / NZ Herald

Dominic Abelen was fighting with other foreign fighters on frontline.

The soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.

More than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.

The PM announced New Zealand will deploy a further 120 Defence Force personnel to the United Kingdom to help train Ukraine soldiers to fight against Russian forces. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZDF said the man wasn't suspended because he was drunk when the incident occurred.

A humanitarian exercise ended in disgrace for one Kiwi soldier, the Herald can reveal.

Brant Robinson, aged 104, may even have been world's last survivor of famous action.

The employee says the NZ Defence Force should not have been allowed to suspend him.

Boeing rolls out first of four P-8A Poseidon jets with RNZAF paint job.

Considerable pressures are on New Zealand to boost its defence as global tensions heat up.