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Defence Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strike
About 1000 civilian workers have ramped up industrial action in the last week.
Flash Floods in Spain and Defence Force Shortages | NZ Herald News Update
Flash flood toll rises in Spain, NZ suicide prevention controversy, and NZDF recruitment declines.
Fake blood splattered inside Defence House in protest action
Peace Action Wellington says two protesters were arrested.
Watch live: Govt pledges $571m for Defence Force pay, helicopter and vehicle upgrades
The new spend includes more than $100m of cuts to the NZDF and the Defence Ministry.
Editorial: The treatment of our military veterans is a disgrace and must be urgently addressed
EDITORIAL: We must look after our old soldiers.
Editorial: Rundown house and broken plane embarrassing look for Luxon and NZ on global stage
Urgent fixes are needed before more international reputational damage is done.
Public sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departments
Just how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?
Giant kiwi monument made by WWI soldiers restored in the UK
Pilots dropped 100 tonnes of chalk in order to restore the massive monument.
Te Pāti Māori wants Aotearoa to be the Switzerland of the South Pacific
John Tamihere says the New Zealand Defence Force should be a peackeeping force.
NZDF personnel warned after signing up with China-linked South African flight school
The warning involves four New Zealanders.
Former NZ soldier fighting on frontline in Ukraine
The Defence Force said the man was believed to have left the New Zealand Army years ago.
Grandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised
Pasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.
'Strategic competition', climate change major defence threats as review panel announced
Comes as Defence Annual Report notes the threat of China-US geostrategic competition.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Calls for embassy in Kiev as sensitive talks to retrieve body continue
Calls come after fears body remains in Russian hands.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine 'a warrior till the end'
NZDF says off-duty soldier's leave request didn't mention Ukraine travel plans.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine didn't tell family he was going to fight
Family pays tribute to soldier killed in frontline firefight with Russian forces.
'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is named
The soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.
NZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partner
Former soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.
Revealed: NZ military quietly buying dozens of recon drones in $100m project
Weaponised drones don't seem part of the package, but the NZDF is not ruling them out.
Aussie sailor says she was drugged, raped while serving with NZ Navy
When she reported it years later, she was told nothing could be done.
'Sir Robert Gillies': Last Māori Battalion member receives knighthood
His whānau, dignitaries and other Defence Force personnel witnessed the historic ceremony.
NZDF lands in Europe to support international aid for Ukraine
Personnel is working to make sure equipment donations are those that are needed.
Expert: What NZ's lethal military support for Ukraine means
It is the most significant military effort in Europe since Bosnian War in mid-1990s.
Jacinda Ardern blacklisted by Russia
Russia has blacklisted every New Zealand MP, and the heads of defence.
'Multilateral approach': Mahuta's response on sending aid to Ukraine
Foreign Affairs Minister will not say whether NZ's assistance will include lethal aid.
David Seymour: 'Send our missile launchers to Ukraine'
Act Party leader claims New Zealand the "weakest link in the West".
Over 200 Navy personnel isolating after outbreak, dozens infected
So far, 65 Navy personnel have tested positive for Covid-19.