New ZealandDefence contractors upgrading NZDF warships locked in legal battleCanadian contractors blaming each other for delays and cost blowouts.19 Oct 04:49 AM
New ZealandPetition calls for help Afghans facing 'systematic murder and execution'"They were brave and took a risk to support us".13 Oct 05:00 AM
World'Full scale invasion': Taiwan warns China could attack in three yearsChiu Kuo-cheng said military tensions between Taipei and Beijing were at a 40-year high.06 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandEscape from Kabul; Most NZDF crew back in NZ after 'chaotic' evacuationThe majority of Defence Force staff have now returned to New Zealand.06 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandKabul falls: Could private contractors extract NZ's interpreters left behind?Extraction teams could get people across land borders.01 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandFall of Kabul: Five Eyes military intelligence never saw it comingSudden collapse of Afghanistan military caught everyone out, says NZDF chief.31 Aug 03:38 AM
New ZealandFirst Kiwis evacuated from Kabul arriving home todayPartner nations flew the Kiwis out of Kabul airport - the scene of chaos and death.23 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandMercy dash to Kabul: NZ military plane leaves for evacuation missionNZDF would not confirm whether any special forces operatives were on board.19 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ baseBamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".18 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe fall of Kabul: Who is NZ leaving behind?"I am shocked the NZ Government will not help me," says interpreter fearing for his life.18 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Skill Fade': MIQ watch has left NZDF compromised to major disastersWith troops staffing quarantine facilities, they are unable to deploy elsewhere at speed.12 Aug 07:04 PM
New ZealandGovt urgently reviewing cases of Afghan interpretersImmigration Minister Kris Faafoi says they're looking at the "emerging issue".12 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandAfghans who worked with NZ fear deadly reprisals as Taliban closes inA group of 38 Afghan civilians who helped the New Zealand war effort plead for help.31 Jul 02:57 AM
KahuTaranaki Whānui members occupy land near Mt Crawford prisonMembers protesting what they claim to be zero consultation in development discussions.09 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandMinister's words after 'anti-woke' essay won military awardThe essay centres on free speech and rails against diversity and 'woke culture'.07 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandSir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honoursA posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhere will NZ stand in rising tensions between China and other allies?New Zealand could eventually come under real pressure to pick a side.05 May 09:09 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: 50 NZDF personnel have contracted Covid-19 working offshoreThe figure includes those affected by the outbreak in Canada.29 Apr 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMAThe defence force has punished more than 130 personnel for using illegal drugs since 2014.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnlawfully detained: NZDF conducting full inquiry into man's military police kidnap allegationMinister confirms inquiry into "serious" allegation man was kidnapped by military police.17 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ troops to leave Afghanistan after 20 years, 10 Kiwi lives lostNew Zealand troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan by the end of May.16 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Hundreds of Kiwi military staff need psychological check-ups15.6 per cent of those asked said they'd experienced challenging situations.19 Dec 03:48 AM
New ZealandClassified material may halt Defence Force prosecution after NZSAS soldier's deathMore than a year after special forces soldier died in training, prosecution reaches court.16 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandInappropriate: Several soldiers reprimanded after MIQ incidentsThree soldiers were removed from duty, while one was charged for inappropriate behaviour.05 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandMan considers kidnap charges against military police after car incidentMan considering kidnap charges against military police officers who 'detained' him.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force ordered to pay former employee $25000 over dismissalNZDF breached its obligation to treat employee fairly in relation to performance concerns.29 Oct 07:53 AM
New ZealandMosque shooter has last moments on the outside as he leaves Chch for prisonTarrant is handcuffed and surrounded by police and Defence force staff as he's walked on.27 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandMosque attacker arrives in Christchurch ahead of sentencingBrenton Tarrant arrives in Christchurch today ahead of his four-day sentencing hearing.23 Aug 05:22 AM
New Zealand30-year-fight: Apology, payout for ex-soldier left tetraplegic from training exerciseGeorge Nepata has been awarded a confidential payout, believed to be six figures.10 Aug 06:33 PM
New ZealandWomen rescued after five hours in flooded riverThe women are believed to have gone over the Otiria Falls on a kayak and a lilo.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Code of silence' thwarts plan to eliminate military sexual violenceReview of 'Operation Respect' finds fault with project to eliminate sex abuse and assault.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRichlister: Time to rethink the $4 billion Defence budgetEx-military businessman Guy Haddleton wants to see a pandemic strategy from the Govt.29 Jun 05:33 AM
New ZealandNZDF court of inquiry launched after administrator stole $225kPaniparewhakaro Rangiuia embezzled money raised for soldiers' health and wellbeing.24 Jun 05:04 AM
