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NZDF releases names of WWII Pacific coastwatchers yet to be formally recognised

The Defence Force is looking for the families of World War II Pasifika coastwatchers.

World War 2 Pacific Island coastwatchers recognised

Coastwatchers played an important role in the defence of the Pacific in World War II.

Army reconnaissance exercise taking place in Whanganui

If the exercises went correctly, people shouldn't know the soldiers are there.

Final ‘koha’: Sir Wira Gardiner’s posthumous High Court win for veterans

High Court decision tells Veterans' Affairs to aim for justice and don't sweat the detail.

Elite soldier killed in training ‘expendable’, says family at odds with inquiry report

Nicholas Kahotea's whānau say the US has not apologised for its role in his death.

Focus: Defence Minister with new Bushmaster military vehicles

Defence Minister Andrew Little marks the arrival of 18 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles at Trentham Military Camp. Video / Mark Mitchell

The flights carrying $41m in cash during peak of cyclone crisis

Armed police watched on as the "very important mission" came in to land.

Destiny Church leaders make Gallipoli pilgrimage

Brian and Hannah Tamaki pay tribute to the fallen soldiers who did not return.

Focus Live: Anzac Day 2023

Thousands of people gathered at the central Auckland Anzac Dawn Service at the Auckland Domain and across Aotearoa to mark Anzac Day 2023. Video / Whakaata Māori

Ōhakea roundabout will 'future-proof' road

“We have heard you, we have listened ..."

'E-mobility is on the rise.': Ōhakea to trial a fleet of electric scooters

Members of the New Zealand Defence Force are finding more sustainable ways to travel.

SAS trooper death: Charge against Army dismissed

The Army exists to do dangerous things in dangerous environments, the High Court ruled.

Watch: Navy divers get Gisborne drinking water flowing

An eight-person team from HMNZS Matataua restored Gisborne’s water supply flow, in some of the most challenging environments they have ever faced. Video / NZDF

Focus: Govt says sending in military police to Hawke's Bay 'over the top'

The Government says calls from ACT and NZ First to send in the armed forces to take over control of the streets of Hawke’s Bay after reports of violence and looting following Cyclone Gabrielle are ‘over the top’. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: HMNZS Manawanui Navy ship drops supplies to Tokomaru Bay

The navy ship HMNZS Manawanui is due to arrive in Gisborne on Friday after dropping off food and water at Tokomaru Bay on Thursday. Video / NZDF

Watch: Defence Force delivers vital supplies to Hawke’s Bay

NZ Army Captain Ben Kimber describes his experience landing in Napier’s port and then distributing vital supplies to Hawke’s Bay residents. Video / NZDF

Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: New details emerge as foreign unit’s 'luck ran out'

Blue-on-blue exchange came hours before off-duty NZDF soldier shot dead.

European court rules Ukraine cases against Russia admissible - Flight MH17 included

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, 2 Kiwis were among dead.