New ZealandDefence Force cuts: ‘We’re already operating on the smell of an oily rag’No pay rises for NZDF staff amid budget crisis.17 Jul 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: International politics a complex game – but Luxon has a trump cardOPINION: It is a testing time – including for Luxon.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo funding for Ōhakea planned upgradesUpgrades of $2m for the Air Force base have been put on ice.02 Jul 08:54 PM
PoliticsLuxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'Law and order will be the Government's focus.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSoldier allegedly called superior a 'ballbag' after groping women at boozy function'I could visibly see that she was uncomfortable' bar staffer said about woman he touched.01 Jul 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armiesFinancial Times: With troop numbers in decline, what might make more people serve?26 Jun 08:03 AM
New Zealand'Slayer of all slayers': Tributes flow for dead Gisborne fishermenGisborne Mayor Rehette Stolz said the men were loved, well respected and will be missed.26 Jun 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermenA police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.25 Jun 07:26 PM
KahuVietnam, Malaya and Korea veterans tell of health 'injustices'A five-year study will be presented to support military claim.24 Jun 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next yearFinancial Times: Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon costs just 20c per use.23 Jun 08:55 PM
New ZealandWhat it's like inside the PM's planeWith the NZDF's 757s past their best-before date, what are they like inside?20 Jun 11:24 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludesMinisters have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.20 Jun 06:59 AM
BusinessLuxon and Japanese PM strike intel-sharing deal as Putin visits North KoreaNZ and Japan to work more closely on defence.19 Jun 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debateOPINION: Also in today's letters – rubbish council comms; that NZDF plane versus ferries.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'We cannot just be an observer' - Luxon keen to up ante on defencePM wants to NZ and Japan to share more intelligence and defence capability.19 Jun 03:42 AM
LiveAgribusinessPM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North KoreaChristopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.18 Jun 03:47 AM
New ZealandPM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expertChristopher Luxon was forced to use a commercial flight for his official trip.17 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government must make tough call on ageing BoeingsOPINION: It's time someone bit the bullet and bought a new plane.17 Jun 05:05 PM
PoliticsGovernment pledges to streamline 'granny flat' rulesWinston Peters fronted today's post-Cabinet press conference.17 Jun 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesGlobal defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record ordersFinancial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.16 Jun 09:54 PM
AgribusinessNZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercialPrime Minister Christopher Luxon's meeting with Japanese counterpart unaffected.16 Jun 07:51 PM
WorldFrance sends armoured vehicles with machine gun capability to New CaledoniaThe police in New Caledonia have a new weapon in their arsenal.04 Jun 02:49 AM
WorldKiwis can soon be recruited for Australian Defence ForceNew Zealanders, Americans and Brits will soon be able to apply.03 Jun 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChina’s army tests gun-toting version of robot dogFinancial Times: Debut of the robo-dog which the army has equipped with an assault rifle.30 May 08:29 PM
New ZealandNationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test rings out on Kiwis' phonesThe alert was broadcast to all capable phones across Aotearoa.25 May 08:43 PM
KahuSword of Te Arawa hero Haane Manahi returned to his IwiSpecial ceremony marks changes at top of New Zealand Defence Force.24 May 07:47 AM
New ZealandMore Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visitsNew Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.23 May 01:01 AM
KahuLeaders ‘hōhā’ at lacking tikanga Māori at Monte CassinoNZDF have done what they’re supposed to, but left Māori out - Ngāti Kahungunu chairman.21 May 06:35 PM
New Zealand'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experienceFirst evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.21 May 05:39 PM
New ZealandNZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in AucklandA Hercules plane has brought home the first 50 Kiwis from Noumea tonight.21 May 10:21 AM
KahuWhangārei memorial to those who served, latest venue for military veterans inquiryRangiora was a fitting location for the hearing of the Wai 2500 Military Veterans Inquiry.20 May 08:05 PM
Talanoa'Help is coming': Women, children and elderly to be evacuated first from New CaledoniaFrench authorities say an operation to clear the main road was successful.19 May 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew NZ Navy helicopters: Three contenders emerge as defence lobbying ramps upAirbus has thrown its hat in the ring and is offering the maritime version of the NH-90s.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandŌhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availabilityŌhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.15 May 10:15 PM
