WorldThe Nato-style security guarantees designed to stop Putin striking againAmerican jets and missiles based in Nato states could strike if Russia breaches a truce.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton sailor back for Christmas after 307 days at sea with HMNZS AotearoaAmra-Maree Simek has served on three Navy ships since joining in 2020.15 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldDistrust of Trump, fear of China propels new political force in TaiwanIt reflects growing fears that Washington would not help in a war over the island.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warships07 Dec 11:22 PM
PremiumDynamic BusinessFinance Minister warns global AI bust could trigger NZ’s next shock05 Dec 03:00 AM
WorldGerman President gets royal welcome on UK state visitThe visit showcases a new UK-Germany defence pact and July friendship treaty.03 Dec 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisFor Trump, Hegseth’s take-no-prisoners approach is a growing liabilityNYT analysis: US President sounded keen to distance himself from the Defence Secretary.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'One of the biggest agreements': Hamilton VR firm lands global defence dealCompany-X’s VR training is already used by the Royal New Zealand Navy.01 Dec 03:02 AM
WorldIsrael hits Hezbollah targets a year after ceasefireLebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the truce has become 'one-sided'.27 Nov 06:33 PM
New Zealand'Totally unsuitable': Inside the NZDF's crumbling housing conditionsThe $2.5b plan aims to fix decades of decay in defence housing and bases.26 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsGovt pledges $4b for Devonport Naval Base in major upgrade of flood-prone, mouldy defence estateThe Defence Force warns 70% of its infrastructure has less than 20 years of working life.25 Nov 08:30 PM
WorldGenerals sacked over Hamas attack failuresPublic pressure grows on Benjamin Netanyahu to allow an independent inquiry.24 Nov 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpy whistleblowers speak, breaking 30 years' silenceTheir concerns include health and safety risks in first known use of whistleblower law.23 Nov 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudith Collins confirms KC probe found no wrongdoing by senior NZDF officerThe complaint was lodged in 2023 but a formal inquiry didn't start until July 2025.22 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: What the new Defence Force planes will look likeThe Airbus A321XLR planes are set to replace the Boeing 757 fleet.21 Nov 07:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Luxon may be the one minister in the wrong roleOPINION: Voters have lost confidence in National’s ability to handle almost anything.20 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGeoffrey Miller: As Saudi Crown Prince visits Washington, what’s NZ’s strategy for the Gulf?OPINION: New Zealand’s relations with the Gulf have waxed and waned over the years.18 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeFran O'Sullivan: Musk’s space-based AI challenge meets new era of pragmatismElon Musk plans orbiting AI data centres powered by constant solar energy.18 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldNetanyahu slams ‘extremist’ Israeli West Bank settlersAt least 10 settler homes were demolished during clashes in Gush Etzion.17 Nov 10:21 PM
WorldSuspect charged over deadly Delhi car bombing that killed at least 10The NIA says the car bomb killed 10, though hospitals report at least 12 dead.17 Nov 06:17 PM
ChristchurchNZ Army soldier faces court-martial over allegations he strangled former partnerOne incident allegedly occurred during a Halloween party at the soldiers’ bar at Burnham.16 Nov 11:30 PM
WorldRoyal Navy’s crucial support ships stuck in portAll three RFA amphibious support vessels are currently out of action.16 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandWhy is the Luftwaffe flying over New Zealand?Former foes train in Aotearoa as Germany and NZ adapt to a rapidly changing world order.14 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Xi Jinping’s military purges show unease about China’s nuclear forcesNYTimes Analysis: China's ability to manage its growing nuclear arsenal is under question.13 Nov 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNaval surveillance start-up moves closer to capital clientelePrime Minister Christopher Luxon opened Starboard's new Wellington base.13 Nov 03:31 AM
WorldRare attack jolts Islamabad after years of relative calmIt was Islamabad's first suicide attack since December 2022.11 Nov 05:22 PM
WorldUS strikes on alleged drug boats kill six more peopleThe latest strikes bring the death toll in the US campaign to 76.10 Nov 05:13 PM
New Zealand'Breach of trust': NZ extends pause on Cook Islands paymentsNZ$29.8m in funding remains on hold across two financial years.09 Nov 08:40 AM
