New ZealandJudith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefsDefence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Aug 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agenciesNicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.07 Aug 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandFake blood splattered inside Defence House in protest actionPeace Action Wellington says two protesters were arrested.25 Jun 09:57 PM
PoliticsWatch live: Govt pledges $571m for Defence Force pay, helicopter and vehicle upgradesThe new spend includes more than $100m of cuts to the NZDF and the Defence Ministry.09 May 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The treatment of our military veterans is a disgrace and must be urgently addressedEDITORIAL: We must look after our old soldiers.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rundown house and broken plane embarrassing look for Luxon and NZ on global stageUrgent fixes are needed before more international reputational damage is done.07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departmentsJust how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGiant kiwi monument made by WWI soldiers restored in the UKPilots dropped 100 tonnes of chalk in order to restore the massive monument.01 Oct 05:17 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori wants Aotearoa to be the Switzerland of the South PacificJohn Tamihere says the New Zealand Defence Force should be a peackeeping force.07 Aug 07:03 PM
New ZealandNZDF personnel warned after signing up with China-linked South African flight schoolThe warning involves four New Zealanders.13 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandFormer NZ soldier fighting on frontline in UkraineThe Defence Force said the man was believed to have left the New Zealand Army years ago.13 Nov 04:59 AM
TalanoaGrandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognisedPasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.14 Oct 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Strategic competition', climate change major defence threats as review panel announcedComes as Defence Annual Report notes the threat of China-US geostrategic competition.13 Oct 10:38 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Calls for embassy in Kiev as sensitive talks to retrieve body continueCalls come after fears body remains in Russian hands.29 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine 'a warrior till the end'NZDF says off-duty soldier's leave request didn't mention Ukraine travel plans.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine didn't tell family he was going to fightFamily pays tribute to soldier killed in frontline firefight with Russian forces.25 Aug 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is namedThe soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.24 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandNZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partnerFormer soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.12 Jul 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: NZ military quietly buying dozens of recon drones in $100m projectWeaponised drones don't seem part of the package, but the NZDF is not ruling them out.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAussie sailor says she was drugged, raped while serving with NZ NavyWhen she reported it years later, she was told nothing could be done.16 May 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Sir Robert Gillies': Last Māori Battalion member receives knighthoodHis whānau, dignitaries and other Defence Force personnel witnessed the historic ceremony.04 May 09:23 PM
New ZealandNZDF lands in Europe to support international aid for UkrainePersonnel is working to make sure equipment donations are those that are needed.03 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandExpert: What NZ's lethal military support for Ukraine meansIt is the most significant military effort in Europe since Bosnian War in mid-1990s.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern blacklisted by RussiaRussia has blacklisted every New Zealand MP, and the heads of defence.08 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Multilateral approach': Mahuta's response on sending aid to UkraineForeign Affairs Minister will not say whether NZ's assistance will include lethal aid.07 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour: 'Send our missile launchers to Ukraine'Act Party leader claims New Zealand the "weakest link in the West".21 Mar 06:54 PM
New ZealandOver 200 Navy personnel isolating after outbreak, dozens infectedSo far, 65 Navy personnel have tested positive for Covid-19.01 Mar 05:43 AM
WorldPutin poised to unleash 'father of all bombs' in Ukraine conflictIt's one of war's most brutal weapons - pulling oxygen out of the air.26 Feb 04:46 AM
New ZealandDefence Force facing fresh cover-up claim over infamous NZSAS raidChief Ombudsman warns of serious concerns over missing information.24 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandRiot police move in on protesters again after violent clashesIt follows an early morning police operation to further reduce the protest's perimeter.22 Feb 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Defence, security, climate change loom larger than CovidOPINION: NZ is dangerously isolated and has less international influence than ever before.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRNZAF Hercules aid flight to Tonga delayed due to ash on runway'An air drop option was considered, but was not the preference of the Tongan authorities.'17 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandNZDF concedes civilians felt 'detained' by military police, changes policy to improve practiceCourt agrees civilians felt 'detained' by military police who have no power over public24 Nov 04:00 PM
