PremiumPremiumEnergyIran war: What NZ could do in conflict and who’s winning the battleNZ could bombard shores to clear seas but would struggle with drones, professor says.20 Mar 05:17 AM
PremiumAuckland'Massive security threat': Defence Force pays $4.2m for church overlooking naval base, warshipsAll parties to the July sale have signed non-disclosure 'gag' agreements.18 Mar 04:59 PM
PremiumPolitics‘Combine our military forces’: Collins reveals vision for defence after Australia meetingA plan for an "increasingly integrated, combat capable Anzac force" has been unveiled.18 Mar 01:20 AM
PremiumAirlinesIran war: One Royal NZ Air Force Hercules returning home after Middle East alert13 Mar 07:36 AM
PremiumNew ZealandArmy’s entire bicultural policy on hold amid apparent Defence Force confusion09 Mar 09:16 PM
Politics'Expanding defence partnerships': Trump's ambassador pick reveals his plans for New Zealand09 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our Defence Force has been grossly neglected for decadesOPINION: We need to be real about our place in a rapidly changing global environment.07 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldTrump renews attack on ‘very disappointing’ StarmerThe British PM initially blocked US strikes on Iran from a joint base on Diego Garcia.07 Mar 03:15 AM
AirlinesIran war: Air Force Hercules flying out today for humanitarian mission'We're just trying to get Kiwis out, and that's our job.'06 Mar 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeficient training and oversight: Why NZ spent 139 days without its largest shipThe Navy failures cost New Zealand at least $5.6m in repairs.06 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldBritish destroyer's Cyprus mission delayed by welding workCyprus and Middle Eastern allies say Britain's slow response left them exposed.05 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandWealthy Kiwis with private jets offer to help NZers flee as Iran conflict spreadsWinston Peters confirmed 'patriotic' Kiwis had been in touch to organise charter flights.05 Mar 08:22 PM
WorldUK to send more fighter jets to Gulf as defence minister visits CyprusFour additional RAF Typhoon jets will reinforce existing UK forces in Qatar.05 Mar 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinistry considers uses of AI in war, ex-Air Force MP says front line wants more people and bulletsOfficials were quizzed by an former airman about the use of AI in combat.05 Mar 01:49 AM
WorldTurkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by NatoNato interceptors in the eastern Mediterranean destroyed the Iranian missile.04 Mar 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Peace is a goal we must fight to achieve OPINION: International laws must be grounded in shared beliefs.04 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldGermany's Merz meets Trump for talks eclipsed by Iran warFriedrich Merz arrives with little fanfare as Germany boosts Nato defence spend.03 Mar 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySubcontractors chase unpaid retentions and bills in Teak Construction liquidationA subcontractor claims Teak stretched '30 days' to 30 working days for payments.02 Mar 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: As Middle East erupts, Luxon struggles to articulate where NZ standsOPINION: He's struggling to explain whether New Zealand supports strikes against Iran.02 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandCommander Yvonne Gray and two other Navy officers charged over sinking of ManawanuiCharging documents include an allegation of 'negligently causing a ship to be lost'.02 Mar 04:00 AM
WorldTrump orders US Govt to stop using Anthropic after clash over military AI useAnthropic refuses Pentagon demands for mass surveillance and killer drones.28 Feb 01:44 AM
WorldPakistan bombs Kabul after Afghanistan attacks borderPakistan declares 'open war' as it hits Taliban sites in Kabul, Paktia and Kandahar.27 Feb 02:58 AM
BusinessTauranga robotics company to supply NZ Defence Force with dronesThe air, land and sea drones will be trialled by the Army and the Navy.25 Feb 11:48 PM
WorldUK PM pauses Chagos bill after Trump interventionsDonald Trump has twice urged Sir Keir Starmer to scrap the Chagos transfer deal.25 Feb 05:18 PM
AirlinesAirlines: When Ōhakea will be available 24/7 for biggest aircraftA decision on an Air Force base for jumbo jets has long been awaited.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsIran blasts NZ for 'misinformation', says Govt has no 'moral standing’ on human rights'This measure is politically motivated,' Iran said of New Zealand's actions.25 Feb 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Totally inappropriate': Coalition upset over Army’s new te ao Māori bicultural plan Army slightly pulls head in after it surprises Judith Collins with its bicultural plans.22 Feb 10:16 PM
WorldTrump aides struggle with how to spend $835 billion more on militarySome senior officials resisted the decision to approve the major military spending boost.22 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldUS will be ready to strike Iran by Saturday, Trump toldUS commanders say forces could sustain weeks of non-stop strikes on Iran.19 Feb 05:23 PM
