New ZealandLeading light: Zeva top teen at life skills camp'I proved to myself that I can do more than what I think I can do': Zeva Peard06 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandHunter-turned-Army recruit recognised as top shotLuke Hartnell recently completed a New Zealand Army Reserve Force recruit course.29 Jan 09:11 PM
New ZealandRotorua student named top recruit in NZ Army Reserve trainingLeo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.15 Jan 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Our beautiful son': Young Kiwi soldier named as crash victimFamily and the NZ Army have paid tribute to the 20-year-old private.09 Jan 03:38 AM
KahuRecognising excellence: 35 leaders celebrated in honours listNew Year Honours highlight achievements in art, education, governance and health.30 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandFrom Napier to Navy chief, to an ONZMRetired Navy chief the second ex-Richmond School pupil on the honours list in three years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Particularly unfair': NZSAS soldier’s compo taxed higher because he was hurt offshoreVeterans left paying more tax if they were injured in disaster and war zones.22 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldNZDF plane en route to Vanuatu quake response diverted after engine troubleA Boeing 757 to transport freight and enable evacuation will also fly to Vanuatu.18 Dec 09:59 PM
KahuNZDF performers celebrate 20 years of Te Kōnohete in WellingtonNZDF rōpū performs at Te Kōnohete, honours Māori battalions with waiata and haka08 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandExpert says Manawanui sinking due to NZDF staff's ‘lack of knowledge’ with autopilot systemAn interim report found the autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi musician found dead in UK after taking unidentified pillsThe young musician had been living in the United Kingdom for over a year.02 Dec 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe small NZ town housing an extremely rare treasure trove'We’ve had people leave here in tears ... it’s quite humbling.'29 Nov 08:24 PM
New ZealandMayor hosts touching send-off as Manawanui crew visit home portYvonne Gray and crew visit Gisborne, honoured after HMNZS Manawanui sank in Samoa.22 Nov 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Māori Battalion haka heard on battlefieldOPINION: Our readers have their say.21 Nov 03:40 PM
New ZealandMan missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force memberIwi have placed a rāhui on the river. 18 Nov 05:56 PM
New ZealandOperation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in DecemberThe Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.18 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strikeAbout 1000 civilian workers have ramped up industrial action in the last week.12 Nov 03:38 AM
New ZealandThe last soldier: Thousands expected to farewell NZ war heroThe funeral and burial services for Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies are to take place today.11 Nov 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Remembering our old soldiers has never been more importantOPINION: Today marks 106 years since the end of World War I.10 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKingi Snelgar: The price of citizenship, lest we forgetOPINION: The Māori Battalion's sacrifices were meant to ensure better treatment back home.09 Nov 11:07 PM
New ZealandLocal cadets to stand guard on Armistice Day for first time in over 10 yearsThe Army cadet unit was on the brink of closure.07 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandWitnesses report ‘huge boom’ after NZDF called to phosphorus canisters in AucklandPolice put in 350m exclusion zone for safety after discovery.05 Nov 06:36 AM
New Zealand'Similar to concussion': New brain injury warning to NZDF troops over explosivesBrain damage links to blast waves prompt a warning to military personnel.01 Nov 04:05 PM
New ZealandFlash Floods in Spain and Defence Force Shortages | NZ Herald News UpdateFlash flood toll rises in Spain, NZ suicide prevention controversy, and NZDF recruitment declines.Watch31 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui satellite data suggests ship was testing vital systems days before groundingSatellite data from HMNZS Manawanui's Automatic Identification System shows the ship's movements after leaving Devonport and after it grounded.Watch27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testingThe ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsUnredacted letter shows Andrew Bayly complainant a former Defence Force workerThe Small Business Minister has retained all of his ministerial portfolios.23 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandAmmunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDFThe fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.22 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandSpy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigationNZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.21 Oct 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Challenging work': 3000kg of food in shipping container off HMNZS Manawanui recoveredOne container with 3000kg worth of food was lost during the crash.20 Oct 05:27 AM
New ZealandExclusive: British warship finds crucial evidence from wreck of HMNZS ManawanuiThe record book should show all that happened on the bridge, including orders given.17 Oct 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Recipe for disaster': Can SAS hunt fugitive Tom Phillips - or use 'deadly force'A military lawyer says the Prime Minister would need to sign-off on a SAS hunt.15 Oct 06:40 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compoOPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
