PM's plane breaks down in Antarctica, Italian aircraft comes to the rescue
The Prime Minister's plane has broken down in Antarctica, delaying her return to NZ.
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US economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%
Overall, though, economic outlook has darkened and economists say recession is likely.
Concern over NZ Defence Force-trained extremists
The Defence Force has carried out 16 investigations in the past two years.
Inside the Defence Force battle for recruits
After MIQ, the armed forces face foes - and they're not the traditional enemies.
Four former NZDF staff could now be training Chinese military
The organisation is recruiting ex-army pilots for the People's Liberation Army.
Rocket Lab 'capable and likely of being used in a war'- Green Party
'Weaponising space is not in our interest and goes against our international commitments.'
Grandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised
Pasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.
'Strategic competition', climate change major defence threats as review panel announced
Comes as Defence Annual Report notes the threat of China-US geostrategic competition.
Two Kiwi reservist soldiers might be in Ukraine, says NZDF
Two Reserve Army soldiers may be in Ukraine or have been previously, say NZDF.
Pin pulled on army exercise in main shopping area
Members of the public raised concerns about soldiers with rifles patrolling streets.
US, UK join NZ and Pacific allies in Fijian military exercise
The name of the exercise originated from Operation Cartwheel during World War II.
Focus: NZDF prepares for Queen's funeral in London
24 NZDF personnel will march alongside their Australian and Canadian counterparts with UK Armed Forces and other Commonwealth countries who have significant links to the late Queen. Video / NZDF
Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%
Rise in complaints as bases for armed forces move out of Covid-19 restrictions.
Focus: NZ Army heads to UK to help Ukrainian troops
Defence Minister Peeni Henare and Commander Joint Forces NZ Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour see off 94 Army personnel that flew out of Auckland's Whenuapai Airbase to help train Ukrainian infantry recruits in the UK. Video / NZ Herald
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Calls for embassy in Kiev as sensitive talks to retrieve body continue
Calls come after fears body remains in Russian hands.
Focus Live: Peeni Henare and Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour address media as Army contingent departs for UK
Minister 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 Herald
Focus 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 Herald
'Small number' of NZ personnel fighting in Ukraine
Kiwis assist with combat medicine, evacuations and training soldiers, Ron Mark confirms.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine 'a warrior till the end'
NZDF says off-duty soldier's leave request didn't mention Ukraine travel plans.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine didn't tell family he was going to fight
Family pays tribute to soldier killed in frontline firefight with Russian forces.
Focus: 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
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Details emerge of firefight
Dominic Abelen was fighting with other foreign fighters on frontline.
'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is named
The soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.
Live: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in Tasman
More than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.
Focus: PM Ardern announces more support for Ukraine
The 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
Defence Force stands ground over lack of action on drunken groper
NZDF said the man wasn't suspended because he was drunk when the incident occurred.
Trouble in paradise: Kiwi soldier locked up in Niue after boozy brawl
A humanitarian exercise ended in disgrace for one Kiwi soldier, the Herald can reveal.
The last post: NZ's final survivor of WWII battle of Crete - and possibly the world - dies
Brant Robinson, aged 104, may even have been world's last survivor of famous action.
Employee takes defence force to court over 'witch hunt' suspension
The employee says the NZ Defence Force should not have been allowed to suspend him.
Watch: New Kiwi Air Force jet makes debut
Boeing rolls out first of four P-8A Poseidon jets with RNZAF paint job.
Are we spending too little – or too much – on the military?
Considerable pressures are on New Zealand to boost its defence as global tensions heat up.
NZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partner
Former soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.
Sailor proposes to partner dockside at welcome-home ceremony
The HMNZS Te Mana left to get an upgrade in Canada three years ago.
Ukraine war, climate change add urgency to defence review, minister says
Peeni Henare has announced a review that will look at a long-term plan.