New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui: What we know about the Navy ship’s sinkingCrew on board had been conducting a reef survey before the ship ran aground.06 Oct 06:55 AM
New ZealandFocus: Defence Minister Judith Collins gives update on sinking of HMNZS ManawanuiThe HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after fire took hold of the listing vessel, which ran aground near Upolu, Samoa.Watch06 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran agroundAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandTop Navy officer under investigation, ship has new acting commanderNZDF did not address specific allegations against Bronwyn Heslop the Herald put to it.27 Sep 07:19 AM
New ZealandDancing with g-forces with Classic Flyersbarrel rolls and g-forces with pilot Keith Adair on the Classic Flyers CT4 Adventure Flight. Keith is an ex-member of the New Zealand Red Checkers.Watch20 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Defence Force: 200 civilian staff opt for voluntary redundancyStaff "utterly shocked" at news and say security at NZ's borders could be threatened.19 Sep 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAukus celebrates birthday as NZ continues to deliberate involvementIt's Aukus' third birthday, but NZ is no closer to making up its mind on the deal.18 Sep 06:45 AM
New ZealandC-130J Hercules welcome ceremonywelcome the first of the C-130J Hercules fleet to arrive at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland, Whenuapai. Video / Micheal CraigWatch09 Sep 10:29 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefsDefence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Aug 11:51 PM
Politics‘Increasing’ threats to NZ security, ministry warns, as Collins appoints new defence chiefsThe defence chiefs will be in place as the country faces a complex global environment.27 Aug 10:38 PM
PoliticsContentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forumA leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floodsDangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.09 Aug 06:00 PM
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
