New ZealandFirst Kiwis evacuated from AfghanistanA second group of New Zealanders is expected to be evacuated as soon as possible.22 Aug 06:51 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 ZealandSupreme Court Justice calls on Govt to provide safe passage for female Afghan judgesFemale judges are receiving calls from the Taliban threatening 'where will you hide now?'17 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandPM: 200 Afghan locals could be rescued by NZ extraction operationExtraction priority will be for the locals who assisted NZ's Defence Force: PM17 Aug 12:50 AM
New ZealandAfghanistan deployment by Wednesday at the earliest - ministerThe 40 NZDF personnel to be deployed include engineers, medical people and 'security'.16 Aug 08:13 AM
New ZealandPM: Window for getting Kiwis out of Afghanistan is closingThere are about 47 Kiwis in Afghanistan who need help getting back.15 Aug 07:41 PM
New ZealandDefence Force flies critically ill Niuean MP to NZ for medical treatmentThe aircraft was met by an ambulance.12 Aug 07:07 AM
New ZealandGovt urgently reviewing cases of Afghan interpretersImmigration Minister Kris Faafoi says they're looking at the "emerging issue".12 Aug 03:02 AM
LifestyleKiwi army mum's sacrifice: 'I make my kids proud'When she's called to duty, Megan dons her fatigues and kisses her babies goodbye.06 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMilitary at MIQ says HQ bosses get better Covid bonusesMIQ military staff says pandemic pay is better for those based at NZDF HQ.29 Jul 03:35 AM
New ZealandContractor in hospital after electric shock at naval baseNavy Occupational Safety and Health are investigating and WorkSafe has also been informed.23 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandMuseums discover potential explosive in collectionsThe potentially explosive acid has been sitting in museum displays.21 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandExplosive acid found at Dunedin museumBomb disposal unit called to Dunedin museum after discovery of explosive acid.20 Jul 05:30 AM
KahuRangatahi now aiming for military careersTe Wānanga O Aotearoa helps youth gain life-changing experiences.12 Jul 10:08 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Government struggles to recruit MIQ security staffThe Defence Force has been asked to cover security roles at MIQ facilities.05 Jul 08:51 PM
New ZealandNZDF in bid to avoid prosecution for special forces deathDecorated soldier's counter-terrorism training cited in bid to have charge dismissed.18 Jun 04:55 AM
New ZealandDefence Force seeks more drones for fleetDefence Force is looking to add to its fleet of about 60 drones; police to add more too.22 May 09:21 PM
New ZealandAir Force finds fisherman, 5 still missing after 'horrific' incidentAt least one survivor has been found by an NZ Air Force P-3 Orion.21 May 01:06 AM
New ZealandDefence Force to address man's unlawful detention claimPolice say no criminal offence in case of man alleging kidnap by military officers.12 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: NZ Defence Force sends medical team to EgyptThe NZ Defence Force has sent a medical team to Sinai to help with a Covid outbreak there.12 May 12:35 AM
New ZealandMan charged with assaulting Defence Force MIQ workerThe 30-year-old is defending the charge of assault from last month.04 May 11:52 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
New ZealandRoyal NZ Navy crew begin recovery after Covid-19 battleThere are only now three remaining active cases out of a total 13.22 Apr 12:52 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Aotearoa arrives home for first time$450m supply ship makes first visit to its ceremonial home port of New Plymouth.21 Apr 07:44 AM
RoyalsPrince Philip's Kiwi requests for funeralAs the world paid tribute to Philip, there were two Kiwi touches at his final farewell.18 Apr 12:11 AM
New ZealandTwelve New Zealanders infected with Covid-19 in CanadaThe 12 New Zealanders infected with the virus are showing mild symptoms.16 Apr 03:46 AM
New ZealandWhenuapai School evacuated after incident near air baseThe NZDF Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has been called in.16 Apr 02:49 AM
New ZealandCourt martial: Senior soldier denies groping allegations"This is my last chance to get you wasted," senior soldier allegedly said to subordinate.11 Apr 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDefence order 'unlikely to stop another Op Burnham'Opinion: These much-vaunted new rules contain nothing on preventing civilian casualties.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's incredible' - Kiwi war hero's 109-page secret WWI handwritten manuscript foundStan Hansen waited more than 80 years to read his father's "sacrosanct" hidden war memoir.10 Apr 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandDefence Force MIQ workers confused by double standardBase facilities out of bounds for MIQ staff but community facilities are okay.16 Mar 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfghan interpreter who volunteered with Kiwi troops: 'NZ is leaving me to face death'Kiwi and US soldiers remember friendly face – but so does the Taliban.03 Mar 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
