Explosive acid found at Dunedin museum
Bomb disposal unit called to Dunedin museum after discovery of explosive acid.
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Rangatahi now aiming for military careers
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa helps youth gain life-changing experiences.
Covid-19: Government struggles to recruit MIQ security staff
The Defence Force has been asked to cover security roles at MIQ facilities.
NZDF in bid to avoid prosecution for special forces death
Decorated soldier's counter-terrorism training cited in bid to have charge dismissed.
Defence Force seeks more drones for fleet
Defence Force is looking to add to its fleet of about 60 drones; police to add more too.
Air Force finds fisherman, 5 still missing after 'horrific' incident
At least one survivor has been found by an NZ Air Force P-3 Orion.
Defence Force to address man's unlawful detention claim
Police say no criminal offence in case of man alleging kidnap by military officers.
Covid-19: NZ Defence Force sends medical team to Egypt
The NZ Defence Force has sent a medical team to Sinai to help with a Covid outbreak there.
Man charged with assaulting Defence Force MIQ worker
The 30-year-old is defending the charge of assault from last month.
Covid-19 coronavirus: 50 NZDF personnel have contracted Covid-19 working offshore
The figure includes those affected by the outbreak in Canada.
Royal NZ Navy crew begin recovery after Covid-19 battle
There are only now three remaining active cases out of a total 13.
HMNZS Aotearoa arrives home for first time
$450m supply ship makes first visit to its ceremonial home port of New Plymouth.
Prince Philip's Kiwi requests for funeral
As the world paid tribute to Philip, there were two Kiwi touches at his final farewell.
Twelve New Zealanders infected with Covid-19 in Canada
The 12 New Zealanders infected with the virus are showing mild symptoms.
Whenuapai School evacuated after incident near air base
The NZDF Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has been called in.
Court martial: Senior soldier denies groping allegations
"This is my last chance to get you wasted," senior soldier allegedly said to subordinate.
Defence order 'unlikely to stop another Op Burnham'
Opinion: These much-vaunted new rules contain nothing on preventing civilian casualties.
'It's incredible' - Kiwi war hero's 109-page secret WWI handwritten manuscript found
Stan Hansen waited more than 80 years to read his father's "sacrosanct" hidden war memoir.
More than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMA
The defence force has punished more than 130 personnel for using illegal drugs since 2014.
Defence Force MIQ workers confused by double standard
Base facilities out of bounds for MIQ staff but community facilities are okay.
Afghan 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.
Unlawfully detained: NZDF conducting full inquiry into man's military police kidnap allegation
Minister confirms inquiry into "serious" allegation man was kidnapped by military police.
NZ troops to leave Afghanistan after 20 years, 10 Kiwi lives lost
New Zealand troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan by the end of May.
Defence force hikes rent 40pc on military staff houses
Rents on a one bedroom house will increase by $67.50 to $215 a week.
NZ Defence Force releases new rules for civilian harm
The move was one recommendation from the Government inquiry into Operation Burnham.
Māori woman first in Royal NZ Navy with moko kauae
"Your moko kauae does not define your end but instead it ignites your beginning."
MIQ staffer sacked: 'Unacceptable' bedroom encounter with returnee
Forbidden hotel liaison was "incredibly irresponsible and extremely disappointing".
Police call off search for missing kayaker; rahui on south coast
His family have described him as 'young man who made the most of every day'.
Man taken to hospital after climbing isolation hotel fence
Staff took immediate action and detained the member of public within seconds.
MIQ hotel evacuated after smoke seen coming from roof
Two fire appliances were at the scene.
Defence bomb squad called after old grenade found at Christchurch property
Police were called to the discovery on Avonhead's Bevington St at about 12.20pm.
Covid-19: 16 new cases in four days; Govt's plea to Kiwis
Of the 16 cases reported in the past four days, 15 are at the border, one is historical.
Baby celebrates first Christmas in MIQ facility
The lack of chimneys didn't stop Santa from making one baby's Christmas special.
MIQ guests woken in middle of night amid escape fears
A security guard spotted a broken window, leading to a headcount in the early hours.