New Zealand'Hard to understand': NZDF delay alerting Australia to China drill under fireSenators told aviation communication channels 'more direct' than military ones.26 Feb 08:03 AM
New Zealand‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flightsThe Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.25 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandNZ Defence Spending, German Election & Pope’s Health | NZ Herald News UpdateChina fires live rounds near NZ, Germany’s snap election results, Pope Francis’ health, and Destiny Church news.Watch23 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandBehaviour ‘consistent with live fire’: NZ Navy shadowing Chinese warshipsDefence Minister Judith Collins criticised China for not informing NZ about the warships.21 Feb 10:52 PM
New ZealandTouchdown: Crowds flock as legendary Air Force Hercules lands for final timeOne of the last RNZAF C-130H Hercules touched down at its final resting place today.19 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandCops take suspected explosive into police station – then call NZSAS bomb experts for helpPolice arrested a man found with two guns, then had a surprise once back at the station.08 Feb 03:10 AM
New ZealandGoodbye Herk – RNZAF farewells the HerculesAir Force retires the C-130H Hercules transport aircraft after 60 years in the air.03 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandRotorua student named top recruit in NZ Army Reserve trainingLeo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.15 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandSnow survival: Former Hamilton soldier in Mt Ruapehu tragedy heading to Invictus Games"It was meant to be adventure training and it turned into snow survival."15 Jan 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ Defence Force admits cost-cutting could affect 'fitness to deploy'The New Zealand Defence force has a budget shortfall of $130 million.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRSA rebel group threatens to quit national body'Slow death' solution to RSA woes threatens to split the veterans' body.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore sampling after high hydrocarbon levels found around HMNZS Manawanui wreck siteThe Samoan Government has implemented a precautionary zone.09 Dec 07:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReviews expose Army training, health & safety, shortfalls after soldiers killed and injuredSerious injuries and deaths in the Army exposed failings in new reviews.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Māori Battalion haka heard on battlefieldOPINION: Our readers have their say.21 Nov 03:40 PM
New Zealand'Tragic accident': Soldier swept away rescuing his dog remembered as ‘talented man’Chief of Army says gunner's death is being felt across Ngāti Tūmatauenga and wider NZDF. 20 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandMan missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force memberIwi have placed a rāhui on the river. 18 Nov 05:56 PM
New ZealandOperation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in DecemberThe Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.18 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandKayaker's courage a 'major factor' in rescue of Manawanui crewLui Nifo paddled out to help with the rescue after the vessel hit a reef, the NZDF says.14 Nov 08:42 AM
OpinionKingi Snelgar: The price of citizenship, lest we forgetOPINION: The Māori Battalion's sacrifices were meant to ensure better treatment back home.09 Nov 11:07 PM
New Zealand'We saw him as a hero': Last remaining member of Māori Battalion dies, aged 99Sir Robert (Bom) Gillies was the last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion.07 Nov 05:03 AM
PoliticsNZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusalUnion members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.06 Nov 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Similar to concussion': New brain injury warning to NZDF troops over explosivesBrain damage links to blast waves prompt a warning to military personnel.01 Nov 04:05 PM
New ZealandFlash Floods in Spain and Defence Force Shortages | NZ Herald News UpdateFlash flood toll rises in Spain, NZ suicide prevention controversy, and NZDF recruitment declines.Watch31 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui satellite data suggests ship was testing vital systems days before groundingSatellite data from HMNZS Manawanui's Automatic Identification System shows the ship's movements after leaving Devonport and after it grounded.Watch27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testingThe ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.27 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics‘Best of New Zealand:’ Luxon full of praise for Kiwi Manawanui taskforce'Well done, my bald brother,' Luxon said to one NZDF personnel at the taskforce HQ.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsUnredacted letter shows Andrew Bayly complainant a former Defence Force workerThe Small Business Minister has retained all of his ministerial portfolios.23 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandAmmunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDFThe fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.22 Oct 09:57 PM
PoliticsDefence Force available in search for missing Marokopa family'I can assure you that support has been called on through the course of this operation.'19 Oct 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Mayday, mayday, New Zealand warship grounded’: New details of Manawanui rescue revealedThe Herald has obtained exclusive new accounts of the brave rescue, fraught with danger.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Underwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in SamoaUnderwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa shows a slow diesel leak from an engine room pipe and vent which is causing a slight sheen on the sea’s surface.Watch16 Oct 08:44 PM
Environment200,000 litres of diesel has leaked from ManawanuiSources say concerns were raised about potential leakage from the ship's engines.11 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandNZ's stance on health and Luxon returns from Laos | Focus Morning Bulletin October 12, 2024Taxpayers' Union Curia poll shows New Zealanders see health as an important political issue and Christopher Luxon returns from Laos with a vow to bolster the defence industry.Watch11 Oct 07:37 PM
