PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Grand coalition – how a National-Labour power share could workOPINION: In a Cabinet selected from both major parties, who would make the cut?05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandReservist platoon beats fulltime soldiers to elite army skills titleTheir win means they will represent New Zealand at the UK's Cambrian Patrol.04 May 03:49 AM
PremiumPolitics'People don’t like a strong woman': Collins bows out after 24 years in politicsShe says Christopher Luxon has been her best boss in all her years in Parliament.03 May 05:00 PM
WorldFBI to probe deaths, disappearance of 10 US nuclear and aerospace experts since 2022 24 Apr 01:20 AM
New ZealandChinese complaint over aircraft could be sign of other concerns, experts say18 Apr 09:58 PM
PremiumAucklandSecretive $4.2m church deal leaves single private home overlooking Navy base, warships14 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldPutin mocks Starmer with warship in ChannelThe sanctioned tanker the Universal was banned from British waters in September.08 Apr 11:59 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYHow has the ceasefire been received by markets - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr | Herald NOW BusinessAlready seeing an unwinding of the 'hot' trades - oil, energy, defence - and a rebound in airlines and travel related stocks. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch08 Apr 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAzaria HowellAzaria Howell: Inside Peters’ deal with the Cook IslandsAnalysis: Aid tap turns back on as Winston Peters signs defence pact with Cook Islands.02 Apr 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Drone joust': Russian interceptor skewers Ukrainian aircraft in mid-flightRussia is now using special interceptors with metal rods to target enemy drones.01 Apr 05:58 AM
WorldZelenskyy agrees to defence co-operation with UAE, Qatar and Saudi ArabiaThe 10-year deal with Qatar covers missiles, drones and joint investment.28 Mar 09:29 PM
WorldAustralia, EU agree sweeping new trade pactThe accord is the latest inked by Brussels in a push to diversify trade.24 Mar 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleInside NZ's bunker boom: Inquiries surge after Iran conflict'It's not cool or sensationalist,' the firm says, but 'mainstream resilience planning'. 23 Mar 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsrael’s missile defence under scrutiny after Iranian attackNY Times: The military had tried to intercept the missiles which struck three hours apart.23 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldCould Iran really strike Britain?Experts say Iran may be understating the missile's true maximum range.22 Mar 07:05 PM
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
PremiumPremiumAuckland'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
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘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
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIran war: One Royal NZ Air Force Hercules returning home after Middle East alertNot enough demand from Kiwis to leave war zones, NZDF says.13 Mar 07:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZDF soldier jailed for strangling and assaulting ex-partnerA woman assaulted by a former soldier has PTSD, can't work and still lives in fear.10 Mar 07:08 PM
New ZealandCritical minerals: What they are and why NZ suddenly caresWhat is New Zealand’s critical minerals list, where are the minerals, and will we mine them? Video / Mike ScottWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArmy’s entire bicultural policy on hold amid apparent Defence Force confusionMinister of Defence and Army spoke of a framework pause - now it's the whole policy.09 Mar 09:16 PM
Politics'Expanding defence partnerships': Trump's ambassador pick reveals his plans for New ZealandHe said New Zealand was aware of the 'darkening security environment in the Pacific'.09 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandRocket Lab satellites draw questions amid US-Iran conflictRocket Lab says it does not control how satellites launched from Māhia are used.08 Mar 11:18 PM
New ZealandNavy vessel spills up to 300 litres of oil into Akaroa HarbourThe HMNZS Te Kaha was anchored in the harbour when the oil spill happened.08 Mar 12:21 AM
WorldAustralia weighs request to help Gulf states fend off Iranian attacksAustralia is weighing Gulf requests while ruling out attacks or ground troops.08 Mar 12:16 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
