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Missile launch a fort for NZ Defence Force
A Penguin missile was fired for he first time from a Seasprite helicopter recently in a world first for New Zealand. Video / NZ Defence Force
Man ‘arbitrarily detained’ by military police rejects ‘insulting’ compo offer
It agreed to pay the man but refused to make a formal apology.
China’s military moves in Pacific pose growing threat, expert warns
Live firing exercises by China have forced aircraft to divert flight paths.
Luxon aiming to get ‘close’ to spending 2% of GDP on defence
The Government wants to hit a defence spending target – it'll cost a bomb.
Soldiers found guilty of attacking colleague at military camp
One is set to lose their career, the other is set to lose their rank.
NZ Army award caps stellar year for local fencer and recruit
Gisborne fencer Tim Garrick goes from top fencer to top soldier.
NZ-Cook Islands tensions over China deal could lead to ‘divorce’, expert warns
The Cook Islands PM is accused of bypassing NZ on the islands' China deal discussions.
‘Lost control’: Sergeant accused of attacking soldier during exercise
The attack occurred after the soldier insulted a sergeant in late 2023.
Why is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?
It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.
Leading 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 Peard
Hunter-turned-Army recruit recognised as top shot
Luke Hartnell recently completed a New Zealand Army Reserve Force recruit course.
Rotorua student named top recruit in NZ Army Reserve training
Leo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.
'Our beautiful son': Young Kiwi soldier named as crash victim
Family and the NZ Army have paid tribute to the 20-year-old private.
Recognising excellence: 35 leaders celebrated in honours list
New Year Honours highlight achievements in art, education, governance and health.
From Napier to Navy chief, to an ONZM
Retired Navy chief the second ex-Richmond School pupil on the honours list in three years.
'Particularly unfair': NZSAS soldier’s compo taxed higher because he was hurt offshore
Veterans left paying more tax if they were injured in disaster and war zones.
NZDF plane en route to Vanuatu quake response diverted after engine trouble
A Boeing 757 to transport freight and enable evacuation will also fly to Vanuatu.
NZDF performers celebrate 20 years of Te Kōnohete in Wellington
NZDF rōpū performs at Te Kōnohete, honours Māori battalions with waiata and haka
Expert says Manawanui sinking due to NZDF staff's ‘lack of knowledge’ with autopilot system
An interim report found the autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been.
Kiwi musician found dead in UK after taking unidentified pills
The young musician had been living in the United Kingdom for over a year.
Letters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliable
OPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'
The small NZ town housing an extremely rare treasure trove
'We’ve had people leave here in tears ... it’s quite humbling.'
Mayor hosts touching send-off as Manawanui crew visit home port
Yvonne Gray and crew visit Gisborne, honoured after HMNZS Manawanui sank in Samoa.
Letters to the editor: Māori Battalion haka heard on battlefield
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Man missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force member
Iwi have placed a rāhui on the river.
Operation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in December
The Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.
Defence Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strike
About 1000 civilian workers have ramped up industrial action in the last week.
