Politics'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot campsChildren's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stockFifty new homes will be built in the first $75m stage of the Homes for Families project.16 Jul 12:01 AM
PoliticsLuxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'Law and order will be the Government's focus.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for new Defence Force planes & Biden faces criticism | Focus Morning Bulletin July 1, 2024In today’s NZ Herald headlines with Chereè Kinnear, New Zealanders demand new Defence Force planes, a cold blast brings chilly weather predictions & President Biden faces scrutiny.Watch30 Jun 07:54 PM
New ZealandExclusive poll: Do Kiwis want the PM to replace our breakdown-prone Boeing?Christopher Luxon says the most recent aircraft breakdown was frustrating.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludesMinisters have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.20 Jun 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debateOPINION: Also in today's letters – rubbish council comms; that NZDF plane versus ferries.19 Jun 05:00 PM
LiveAgribusinessPM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North KoreaChristopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.18 Jun 03:47 AM
New ZealandPM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expertChristopher Luxon was forced to use a commercial flight for his official trip.17 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesJenée Tibshraeny: It's hard to sell NZ to the world after another 'embarrassing' plane failureOPINION: The situation with the NZ Defence Force planes is untenable.17 Jun 03:13 AM
AgribusinessNZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercialPrime Minister Christopher Luxon's meeting with Japanese counterpart unaffected.16 Jun 07:51 PM
New ZealandCleaner, greener heating welcome change at ŌhakeaRNZAF Base Ōhakea decommissions its boiler in a switch to cleaner heating.05 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandDefence Force disposes of WWII-era mortar bomb'A civilian wouldn’t be able to tell if it was a live or a drill round.'29 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandDefence force parachutes with the stars over Coromandel PeninsulaThe Coromandel Peninsula was used to simulate a realistic jungle environment.25 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMore Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visitsNew Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.23 May 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experienceFirst evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.21 May 05:39 PM
New ZealandNZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in AucklandA Hercules plane has brought home the first 50 Kiwis from Noumea tonight.21 May 10:21 AM
Talanoa'Help is coming': Women, children and elderly to be evacuated first from New CaledoniaFrench authorities say an operation to clear the main road was successful.19 May 08:35 PM
PoliticsNZDF rescue flights await French approval to bring home Kiwis stranded in New CaledoniaWinston Peters said NZ is waiting for French authorities to confirm it's safe.18 May 10:18 PM
OpinionOpinion: 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.16 May 01:18 AM
New ZealandNZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine warMore than 1700 people have been sanctioned since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began.15 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandŌhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availabilityŌhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.15 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandLow flying military aircraft head to isolated Coromandel beachLow flying military aircraft expected over isolated Coromandel beach.14 May 03:12 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.14 May 12:36 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in fire at Burnham military camp was teenage girlFirefighters found the teenage girl in one of the bedrooms after entering the property.08 May 09:23 AM
New ZealandPerson killed, three hurt in fire at Burnham military campInvestigators on the scene after army camp property gutted by fatal fire.08 May 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDefence boss calls Navy 'extremely fragile', three of nine ships out of actionLike the Navy, the Army and Air Force are also in troubled waters, new briefings reveal.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day not a day to 'glorify war', senior serviceman saysWarrant Officer Class One Lofty Forsyth spoke at Whangamatā's dawn service.26 Apr 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We will remember them - but is that enough?OPINION: We must do more than just remember them.24 Apr 05:00 PM
TalanoaSamoan-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.'24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': NZDF to play reduced role in Gallipoli dawn serviceThe RSA CEO expects Kiwi ingenuity to shine through as they face this obstacle.23 Apr 11:03 PM
New ZealandOne uniform and a guitar: NZDF to play reduced role Gallipoli dawn serviceThe unprecedented event was caused by the chaos of the Dubai floods last week.23 Apr 07:30 PM
KahuWarriors team up with Defence Force for tribute before Anzac NRL matchCEO: 'To be able to commemorate those who have served, fought and fallen is an honour.'23 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandTūrangi soldier embarks on pilgrimage to GallipoliWarrant Officer Class 1 Carlo De Negri will pay his respects to a fallen relative.23 Apr 04:30 AM
