New ZealandThe NZDF personnel serving overseas this ChristmasNZDF has 100 plus personnel deployed around the world right through the festive season.24 Dec 02:01 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Kiwi Air Force missions repeatedly intercepted by foreign military jetsA Herald investigation has revealed 92 intercepts of Kiwi Air Force planes since 2015.18 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuFamilies of Māori Battalion soldiers receive unclaimed medals in ceremonyWhānau from 'all over the motu' attend.17 Dec 05:37 AM
New ZealandSoldiers operating overseas given new orders for handling detaineesThe fallout from the disastrous raid in Afghanistan continues.05 Dec 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRocket Lab forms dedicated military and intelligence unitThe move follows the US and NZ being among signatories to a new space defence accord.05 Dec 04:24 AM
New ZealandNZDF U-turn: Sergeant charged over alleged drunken assaultTwo years after a soldier complained she was groped by her superior NZDF has laid charges.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM's plane breaks down in Antarctica, Italian aircraft comes to the rescueThe Prime Minister's plane has broken down in Antarctica, delaying her return to NZ.28 Oct 08:02 PM
EconomyUS economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%Overall, though, economic outlook has darkened and economists say recession is likely.27 Oct 06:53 PM
New ZealandConcern over NZ Defence Force-trained extremistsThe Defence Force has carried out 16 investigations in the past two years.25 Oct 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentInside the Defence Force battle for recruitsAfter MIQ, the armed forces face foes - and they're not the traditional enemies.25 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandFour former NZDF staff could now be training Chinese militaryThe organisation is recruiting ex-army pilots for the People's Liberation Army.19 Oct 06:50 AM
New ZealandRocket 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.'16 Oct 02:41 AM
TalanoaGrandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognisedPasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.14 Oct 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Strategic competition', climate change major defence threats as review panel announcedComes as Defence Annual Report notes the threat of China-US geostrategic competition.13 Oct 10:38 PM
New ZealandTwo Kiwi reservist soldiers might be in Ukraine, says NZDFTwo Reserve Army soldiers may be in Ukraine or have been previously, say NZDF.29 Sep 05:43 AM
New ZealandPin pulled on army exercise in main shopping areaMembers of the public raised concerns about soldiers with rifles patrolling streets.28 Sep 10:18 PM
New ZealandUS, UK join NZ and Pacific allies in Fijian military exerciseThe name of the exercise originated from Operation Cartwheel during World War II.21 Sep 04:49 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZDF prepares for Queen's funeral in London24 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 / NZDFWatch16 Sep 12:52 AM
WorldReported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%Rise in complaints as bases for armed forces move out of Covid-19 restrictions.01 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Army heads to UK to help Ukrainian troopsDefence 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 HeraldWatch29 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Calls for embassy in Kiev as sensitive talks to retrieve body continueCalls come after fears body remains in Russian hands.29 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Peeni Henare and Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour address media as Army contingent departs for UKMinister 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 HeraldWatch29 Aug 05:54 PM
New ZealandFocus 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 HeraldWatch25 Aug 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Small number' of NZ personnel fighting in UkraineKiwis assist with combat medicine, evacuations and training soldiers, Ron Mark confirms.25 Aug 05:53 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine 'a warrior till the end'NZDF says off-duty soldier's leave request didn't mention Ukraine travel plans.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine didn't tell family he was going to fightFamily pays tribute to soldier killed in frontline firefight with Russian forces.25 Aug 01:16 AM
New ZealandFocus: 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 Watch25 Aug 12:01 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Details emerge of firefightDominic Abelen was fighting with other foreign fighters on frontline.24 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is namedThe soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.24 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandLive: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in TasmanMore than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.19 Aug 01:45 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Ardern announces more support for UkraineThe 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 Watch15 Aug 05:55 AM
New ZealandDefence Force stands ground over lack of action on drunken groperNZDF said the man wasn't suspended because he was drunk when the incident occurred.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrouble in paradise: Kiwi soldier locked up in Niue after boozy brawlA humanitarian exercise ended in disgrace for one Kiwi soldier, the Herald can reveal.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe last post: NZ's final survivor of WWII battle of Crete - and possibly the world - diesBrant Robinson, aged 104, may even have been world's last survivor of famous action.09 Aug 02:16 AM
