New ZealandThird mercy flight heads home from New Caledonia carrying 49 KiwisMFAT estimates 150 more Kiwis remain in New Caledonia.24 May 04:40 AM
New ZealandChristchurch couple anxiously await rescue from Noumea as vital meds depleteDisappointment, distress and frustration were beginning to take their toll.23 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Police checkpoints worth every cent; MP can't be trustedOPINION: 'Prevention in this case is much better than the cure.'22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond mercy flight evacuates more Kiwis from New CaledoniaMFAT estimates there are more than 250 Kiwis currently in New Caledonia.22 May 01:34 AM
KahuLeaders ‘hōhā’ at lacking tikanga Māori at Monte CassinoNZDF have done what they’re supposed to, but left Māori out - Ngāti Kahungunu chairman.21 May 06:35 PM
New Zealand'Get them home safe': NZDF Hercules lands in New Caledonia to evac KiwisNZ and Australian Foreign Ministers reached agreement with their French counterpart.21 May 05:16 AM
New ZealandFocus: Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks on rescue flights to New CaledoniaForeign Minister Winston Peters answered questions as an NZDF plane sent to pick up stranded New Zealanders left for New Caledonia. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandAir NZ won't fly to New Caledonia for another five days amid unrestAbout 290 New Zealanders are believed to be in New Caledonia.20 May 07:50 AM
New Zealand'No risk to the public': NZDF explosives team dispose of ordnance itemThe NZDF explosive ordnance disposal team said the item 'did not pose a threat'.20 May 02:29 AM
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
PoliticsWatch live: Govt pledges $571m for Defence Force pay, helicopter and vehicle upgradesThe new spend includes more than $100m of cuts to the NZDF and the Defence Ministry.09 May 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Not good enough': NZDF staff stranded in Antarctica for a monthA series of aircraft breakdowns and bad weather delayed the departure of the crew.01 May 10:06 PM
New ZealandWaikato Navy officer to play tuba at Anzac Day event in GallipoliPetty Officer Fraser Robertson has already played at the commemorations in 2014 and 2017.23 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police, bomb squad find 'item of concern' at Christchurch propertyNeighbour says he was evacuated from his home after "device" was found.23 Apr 08:57 AM
TravelMore than just a summer destination: Mount Maunganui is a hidden gem in autumnThere's plenty to see year-round in The Mount.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKane Te Tai’s family honours fallen veteran on anniversary of deathThe 38-year-old was killed while fighting in Ukraine.23 Mar 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDitching the 9 to 5 stranglehold: An expert tells howThe #WorkSchoolHours founder talkin' about a workplace revolution.20 Mar 07:15 AM
New ZealandHamiltonian helps South Sudan fight challengesLieutenant Colonel Sheree Alexander is leading a United Nations Mission.16 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandNZDF appeals Covid-19 vaccination mandate decisionA court ruled NZDF's internal workplace Covid-19 vaccination mandate was unlawful.15 Mar 04:40 AM
New Zealand'Stay away': Pipe bomb found at Auckland reservePolice have advised the public to avoid the area.06 Mar 03:55 AM
KahuWaitangi Tribunal hearing to listen to Māori veterans' war storiesFew Māori veterans from WWII acquired farms under settlement schemes.26 Feb 05:53 PM
PoliticsWhy NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea"What are the consequences of inaction?"24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands arrive for big week of waka amaThousands of paddlers descend on Lake Karāpiro for waka ama contests.15 Jan 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDefence Force disables internet access for all staff over mystery issueMilitary leadership won't specify the nature of the issue that cut internet access.11 Jan 04:37 AM
New ZealandPeace-keeping major general honoured for 39 years of serviceMajor General Evan Williams has served in the New Zealand Defence Force for over 39 years.09 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandJapan earthquake aftermath, new consumer action group and NZDF in crisis| Focus Morning Bulletin, January 3, 2024Rescue efforts continue in Japan following an earthquake that killed 55 people, a new consumer action group targets New Zealand's supermarket duopoly and new documents reveal the dire state of the NZDF. Video / Newstalk ZB / AP / NZ HeraldWatch02 Jan 06:41 PM
PoliticsNZ and Aus increase defence co-operation to combat Pacific militarisationThe leaders of the two countries have met for the first time since Luxon became NZ PM.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKids thrilled as NZDF chopper swoops down on schoolA helicopter visit thrills Te Rā School students.06 Dec 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Almost common sense': Does NZ really need its defence force?As wars continue worldwide, a new book questions if New Zealand needs a military at all.02 Dec 05:39 AM
New ZealandHamilton tech business wins contract with NZ NavyThe company will build a special training software for officers.13 Nov 10:01 PM
New ZealandExplosive device detonated on Northland beachThe object was found at Great Exhibition Bay on Tuesday evening.02 Nov 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingSimon Smuts-Kennedy on the cap-tivating legacy of Hills HatsThe humble Wellington brand has hatted some of the biggest names around the world.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Wise owl' of Waikato local government diesHugh Vercoe's service to the community included 15 years as Matamata-Piako mayor.23 Oct 11:22 PM
