Crime'He looked down the sights at me': Cop shot at in pursuitPassenger accused of deliberately assisting a driver to aim a gun at pursuing police01 Jun 12:00 AM
PoliticsUS trip: Breakdown Betty Boeing will be replaced, one dayAir force plane's malfunctions not ideal but solution some way off, Govt says.31 May 02:54 AM
New ZealandMahuta meets Solomons counterpart virtually over China pactShe says she was assured the 'agreement would not lead to a Chinese military base'.25 May 01:58 AM
New ZealandKiwi howitzer trainers could offer Ukraine a 'breakthrough'As war shifts and long-range artillery battles rage, Kiwi trainers could help turn tide.24 May 05:24 AM
PoliticsKiwis to train Ukrainians in howitzer useNZDF to teach more than 200 Ukrainians about artillery pieces.23 May 04:57 AM
New Zealand'If I was raped in the military I would never come forward': Defence staff speak outMembers of the military say its handling of sexual assault complaints is a 'sick joke'.22 May 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Apparently if you're drunk you can do what you like': Defence worker keeps job after four alleged sex assaults'Apparently if you're drunk you can do what you like,' says complainant.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ navy frigate to leave Canada after 8 yearsThe second of the country's two naval frigates is due to leave Canada.17 May 04:13 AM
New ZealandNZDF investigating Oz sailor's claim she was drugged, raped by NZ Navy officerDescribed behaviour is 'wholly unacceptable' in the NZDF.16 May 07:56 PM
WorldRussian forces retreat from the north, focus on east UkraineUkraine's defence minister said the war was entering a new long-term phase.14 May 07:00 PM
World'Act of aggression': Australia says Chinese spy ship has been hugging west coastAustralia's defence minister called the spy ship's presence an 'aggressive act'.13 May 07:11 PM
CrimeDriver who fired shots during police chase 'a changed man' in tearful court appearanceNorthland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.11 May 08:20 PM
New Zealand'Sir Robert Gillies': Last Māori Battalion member receives knighthoodHis whānau, dignitaries and other Defence Force personnel witnessed the historic ceremony.04 May 09:23 PM
New ZealandCourt martial: Judge calls mistrial for navy officer assault caseA navy police officer allegedly laid a hand on a junior officer's throat.03 May 06:09 AM
World'Regional hub': China's aviation plans with Solomon islands revealedOne of China's biggest defence companies had big plans for the Solomon Islands.29 Apr 02:54 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
New ZealandAnzac Day: 'Terrified' parents at memorial to son's deathParents of one of three flyers killed tell of harrowing journey over past 12 years.24 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldFrench accuse Russian mercenaries of staging burials in MaliFootage shows Russian mercenaries burying bodies near an army base in northern Mali.22 Apr 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cowboys': Inside the SAS battle that saw Kiwis testify against AustraliansStatements from NZSAS troopers reveal the details behind claims of Australian war crimes.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not very useful': Mahuta disapproves of MPs' move to question Russian ambassadorPM Jacinda Ardern urged MPs on the select committee to heed the legal advice.13 Apr 08:42 PM
New ZealandGovt pledges $7.5m for weapons to Ukraine, 50 NZDF staff heading to EuropePM says New Zealand was ready to help Ukraine, as were many other countries.11 Apr 04:35 AM
New ZealandTe Tauaarangi o Aotearoa: Flypast for 85 years of Royal NZ AirforceTe Tauaarangi o Aotearoa is being marked on Saturday with a flypast over the North Island.08 Apr 11:58 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern blacklisted by RussiaRussia has blacklisted every New Zealand MP, and the heads of defence.08 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment to privatise science businessStaff at the scientific lens-maker don't want to work on weapons of war.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsArdern hits back at Javelin attackJacinda Ardern said New Zealand is contributing to Ukraine's war effort.06 Apr 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDavid Fisher: Why our NZSAS spoke up on Aussie 'war crimes'OPINION: This is why our special forces were willing to testify against Australia's.05 Apr 05:35 AM
PoliticsSeymour challenges Ardern to lift defence spendingDavid Seymour and Jacinda Ardern clashed in Question Time.05 Apr 03:58 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister asked to give Ukraine lethal aid - Cabinet said noPeeni Henare asked his colleagues to send Javelin anti-tank missiles to help Ukraine.05 Apr 03:47 AM
New Zealand'Highly classified information' closes door on espionage hearingA soldier accused of espionage did not appear at his pre-trial hearing today.30 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandThree soldiers burned by Molotov cocktail in trainingTrio were doused in petrol and set alight during riot training.29 Mar 05:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMIQ: The two-year tour of duty no soldier wantedBehind the lines with the Defence Force's largest deployment in 50 years.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt appeals High Court decision on NZDF, police vaccine mandatesThe February decision determined that vaccine mandates were "not demonstrably justified".25 Mar 05:02 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour: 'Send our missile launchers to Ukraine'Act Party leader claims New Zealand the "weakest link in the West".21 Mar 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Not a decision we take lightly': PM announces military aid for UkrainePM says first time NZ has given military aid via a third party.21 Mar 05:07 AM
