Defence Force disposes of WWII-era mortar bomb
'A civilian wouldn’t be able to tell if it was a live or a drill round.'
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Defence force parachutes with the stars over Coromandel Peninsula
The Coromandel Peninsula was used to simulate a realistic jungle environment.
More Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visits
New Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.
'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experience
First evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.
NZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in Auckland
A Hercules plane has brought home the first 50 Kiwis from Noumea tonight.
'Help is coming': Women, children and elderly to be evacuated first from New Caledonia
French authorities say an operation to clear the main road was successful.
NZDF rescue flights await French approval to bring home Kiwis stranded in New Caledonia
Winston Peters said NZ is waiting for French authorities to confirm it's safe.
Opinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?
OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.
NZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine war
More than 1700 people have been sanctioned since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began.
Ōhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availability
Ōhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.
Low flying military aircraft head to isolated Coromandel beach
Low flying military aircraft expected over isolated Coromandel beach.
Winston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'
The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.
Person killed in fire at Burnham military camp was teenage girl
Firefighters found the teenage girl in one of the bedrooms after entering the property.
Person killed, three hurt in fire at Burnham military camp
Investigators on the scene after army camp property gutted by fatal fire.
Defence boss calls Navy 'extremely fragile', three of nine ships out of action
Like the Navy, the Army and Air Force are also in troubled waters, new briefings reveal.
Anzac Day not a day to 'glorify war', senior serviceman says
Warrant Officer Class One Lofty Forsyth spoke at Whangamatā's dawn service.
Editorial: We will remember them - but is that enough?
OPINION: We must do more than just remember them.
Samoan-Kiwi shares her journey to a special performance at Gallipoli
'It’s breathtaking how beautiful the place is, but a tragedy...what people went through.'
'Absolutely gutted': NZDF to play reduced role in Gallipoli dawn service
The RSA CEO expects Kiwi ingenuity to shine through as they face this obstacle.
One uniform and a guitar: NZDF to play reduced role Gallipoli dawn service
The unprecedented event was caused by the chaos of the Dubai floods last week.
Warriors team up with Defence Force for tribute before Anzac NRL match
CEO: 'To be able to commemorate those who have served, fought and fallen is an honour.'
Tūrangi soldier embarks on pilgrimage to Gallipoli
Warrant Officer Class 1 Carlo De Negri will pay his respects to a fallen relative.
More than 30 Anzac Day services in Hawke's Bay
The day starts with dawn parades and continues with civic and church services.
Voices of Gallipoli celebrated at National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
A special civic service will be held in Waiōuru on Anzac Day.
Preparing for war: Behind the lines with the NZ Army
Soldiers assembled for the biggest training exercise since 2017.
Soldier's fundraising buzz came from wanting to help young lady walk again
A drive to push himself and help those who couldn't saw Andrew McCrory change lives.
Opinion: NZSAS transparency follows other secretive agencies stepping out of shadows
Dr Rhys Ball says details on deployment show NZSAS moves at stunning speed.
Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace
The Prime Minister begins his Southeast Asia trip, including Thailand and the Philippines.
Hawke's Bay Air Force veteran features on special NZ Post stamp
The story behind the stamps is to show that NZ's veterans are not just ‘elderly men’.
Revealed: Govt restricts access to veteran VIP scheme
Veterans' Affairs is reducing access to its Veterans Independence Programme.
NZDF appeals Covid-19 vaccination mandate decision
A court ruled NZDF's internal workplace Covid-19 vaccination mandate was unlawful.
Public sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departments
Just how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?
Australian officials coming to NZ to talk Aukus deal as Winston Peters, Judith Collins salute strength of Anzus
The ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.
Dazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year Honours
Among the recipients are a Major General and a Police Detective Inspector.