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
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
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
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
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130JA total of 75 people were rescued from HMNZS Manawanui over the weekend, 72 of whom returned to RNZAF Base in Whenuapai last night along with a C-130H Hercules. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Oct 01:01 PM
New ZealandCrew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seasAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 07:44 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 ZealandRescue effort under way after navy ship runs aground, crew in life raftsThe incident took place near Samoa, the New Zealand Defence Force said.05 Oct 05:25 PM
KahuWWI Māori soldiers honoured by King CharlesKing Charles approves a recommendation to award battle honours to 22 Māori.26 Sep 09:49 PM
New ZealandSoldier accused of selling spent ammunition, explosives on TradeMeStaff Sgt. Brian Egerton admits to collecting the ammunition but denies stealing army kit.23 Sep 06:00 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 ZealandNZDF lands new ‘workhorse’ C-130J HerculesGovernment ministers got a close-up look at the Defence Force’s new C-130J Hercules.10 Sep 07:23 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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The art of the matter - why the PM's wrong about educationOPINION: 'Another brainwave from Christopher Luxon, and it’s only August.'09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We're going to die up here': SAS hero on siege and survival in KabulAn ex-soldier's explosive new book opens up on New Zealand SAS operations in Afghanistan.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force cuts: ‘We’re already operating on the smell of an oily rag’No pay rises for NZDF staff amid budget crisis.17 Jul 05:42 PM
New Zealand'A liar and a predator:' Victim confronts soldier who filmed naked teens in showerOne of the victims was only 11 to 13 at the time.05 Jul 10:00 PM
