New ZealandFocus Live: Peeni Henare and Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour address media as Army contingent departs for UKMinister of Defence, Peeni Henare and Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour address media before the NZ Army infantry training team departs for the UK. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Aug 05:54 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 26 August, 2022 The bid to bring fallen soldier home, just how many ram raids have there been in the past few months and new data shows the likelihood of a recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Aug 07:32 PM
New ZealandFocus: Off-duty Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine Off-duty New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen was killed in Ukraine fighting with foreign troops and has been remembered as a tough professional "warrior" who "died doing what he loved". Video / NZ Herald Watch25 Aug 12:01 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Ardern announces more support for UkraineThe PM announced New Zealand will deploy a further 120 Defence Force personnel to the United Kingdom to help train Ukraine soldiers to fight against Russian forces. Video / Mark Mitchell Watch15 Aug 05:55 AM
PoliticsNZ peacekeepers to stay in Africa, Middle EastExpert says overseas deployment good chance for NZDF to learn new skills.26 Apr 01:40 AM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern blacklisted by RussiaRussia has blacklisted every New Zealand MP, and the heads of defence.08 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandTerminations of unvaxxed Police and NZDF staff suspended after High Court upholds challenge to mandatePolice have said no staff will be terminated while the government considers the decision.25 Feb 01:00 AM
PoliticsFocus: PM Ardern on AUKUS nuclear submarine security pactPM Jacinda Ardern said she would not expect to have been asked for New Zealand to join the new AUKUS security pact. Video / PoolWatch16 Sep 03:04 AM
New ZealandEscape from Kabul: Inside the NZDF missionInside the daring rescue operation that saw elite New Zealand special forces soldiers evacuate a group of New Zealand visa holders from Afghanistan. Video / NZDF Watch30 Aug 06:32 PM
PoliticsCivilians who worked with NZDF plead with NZ PM, to help them escapeCivilians who worked with NZDF, plead with Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, to help them escape the Taliban. Video / SuppliedWatch30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Get vaccinated or risk your employment'- NZDF warns its service membersNZ Defence Force is threatening to sack service members who aren't getting vaccinated.22 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandPM Ardern on Peter's criticisim of Covid-19 response and MP office rent dealsPM Jacinda Ardern responds to Winston Peters’ criticism of not involving the military in NZ’s Covid-19 response earlier and the controversial MP office rent deals. Audio / Newstalk ZBWatch06 Sep 07:51 PM
New ZealandBomb squad deployed after suspicious item found on South Auckland streetA member of public called Police after coming across a suspicious item in Manurewa.17 May 03:17 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Judith Collins' pre-Budget announcementJudith Collins' pre-Budget announcementWatch09 May 10:35 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Huge new powers will be given to officials with State of National Emergency declaredDirector of Civil Defence Emergency Management, Sarah Stuart-Black, outlines the powers that will be given to officials with the state of National Emergency declared. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Mar 03:37 AM
New ZealandNZDF sends more support to AustraliaThe new reinforcements will travel to Kangaroo Island in South Australia tomorrow.10 Jan 04:15 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals plan to pull Kiwi troops out of Iraq by June 2020Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals plan to pull Kiwi troops out of Iraq by June 2020Watch10 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandWoman complains to NZDF after discovering partners were in other relationshipsAlexandra Kitto has complained to the NZ Defence Force after discovering her partners, both DF spies, were in other relationships. Watch24 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldNZ Defence Force help Indonesian evacuees after the earthquake and tsunamiNew Zealand Defence Force troops help evacuate Indonesians caught up in the magnitude 7.5 earthquake and tsunami. Video supplied by the NZ Defence ForceWatch06 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandNZDF transports water purification plant to Indonesia's disaster zoneThe NZDF has transported components of a water purification plant to the Indonesian city of Palu, to help ease the acute shortage of drinking water in areas hardest hit by last month’s earthquake and tsunami. / NZDFWatch10 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandNZ Defence Force continues to evacuate survivors from quake-struck PaluThe New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has delivered more than 18 tonnes of aid supplies to the quake-ravaged Indonesian city of Palu, and is continuing to help evacuate survivors.Watch08 Jul 01:51 AM
VideoNZ Air Force C-130 Hercules flew over the Chathams bushfireThe New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules flew over the Chathams bushfire to help the Fire Emergency services map the scale of the blaze. This shows some of what they've been dealing with. Source: Twitter / @NZDefenceForceWatch05 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandAerial footage from NZDF shows scale of Chatham Islands bushfireAerial photographs taken by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) show the scale and spread of a bushfire that is threatening nature reserves in the Chatham Islands.Watch02 Feb 05:53 AM
New ZealandNZ Airforce launches a P-3K2 Orion to search for the missing catamaran A New Zealand AirForce P-3K2 Orion has left Auckland Base this morning to join the search for a 17m wooden catamaran with more than 50 people on board, reported missing in the Pacific Ocean. Source - Twitter/NewZealandDefenceForceWatch27 Jan 01:27 PM
New ZealandEngine fault stops search for fishermenA Royal NZ Air Force Orion has lost power in one engine but has landed safely.11 Nov 01:10 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tree felling with explosives NZDFThe New Zealand Defence Force making way for a helicopter site in a forest. Amazing footage of using explosives in tree felling. Credit : NZDFWatch16 Jan 07:02 PM
New ZealandBring dead soldiers home, veteran saysVeteran Robert Davies says the failure to repatriate soldiers from non-commonwealth war cemeteries in Malaysia is a "a blight on the honour of this country".18 Aug 03:17 AM
New ZealandFestive cheer far from homeWhile deployed overseas, New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel do their best to celebrate Christmas without their families and friends back home.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWar-time rugby trophy goes AWOLThe New Zealand Defence Force is searching for a famous rugby trophy won by a team of New Zealand soldiers almost 100 years ago.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWages of NZ troops not tax-exemptThe government is taxing the salaries of Kiwi troops deployed to Taji to help train Iraqi soldiers.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTerrorists renamed as DaeshKiwi armed forces are following the lead of the British, French and Americans by referring to the barbaric terrorist group as "Daesh" - an Arabic acronym for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeyond the call of dutyDisplaying leadership skills beyond his rank and compassion for fellow soldiers were just two of the reasons behind the Queen's Birthday Honour for Staff Sergeant Rob McGee.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi troops off to IraqNZ soldiers training Iraqi troops near Baghdad will not be taking a "them-and-us" view of the Iraqis but a partnership approach.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDecorated bombardier's fall from graceAn army bombardier, decorated for acts of bravery, has fallen from grace as he was sentenced today for offences including indecent assault.13 Feb 02:04 AM
