New ZealandEmployee takes defence force to court over 'witch hunt' suspensionThe employee says the NZ Defence Force should not have been allowed to suspend him.04 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: New Kiwi Air Force jet makes debutBoeing rolls out first of four P-8A Poseidon jets with RNZAF paint job.24 Jul 12:37 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsAre 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.12 Jul 04:56 AM
New ZealandNZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partnerFormer soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.12 Jul 01:56 AM
New ZealandSailor proposes to partner dockside at welcome-home ceremonyThe HMNZS Te Mana left to get an upgrade in Canada three years ago.08 Jul 03:38 AM
New ZealandUkraine war, climate change add urgency to defence review, minister saysPeeni Henare has announced a review that will look at a long-term plan.07 Jul 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: NZ military quietly buying dozens of recon drones in $100m projectWeaponised drones don't seem part of the package, but the NZDF is not ruling them out.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM on why she's going to Nato, and what she would say to PutinPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern sat down with the Herald ahead of her trip to Europe.26 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearingFive days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses21 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: JudgeMan instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.20 Jun 06:00 AM
PoliticsArdern heads to Europe to talk war and tradeJacinda Ardern will fly to Europe on Sunday to talk war and trade.20 Jun 05:58 AM
New ZealandBulford Kiwi: Legacy of NZ's wartime presence in England restoredThe historic 130m-tall monument was made by Kiwi soldiers a century ago.16 Jun 11:47 PM
CrimeJudge says concern for children in drink-driver's car no licence for dangerous attackResident angered by drink-driver's antics claimed he acted in self-defence.16 Jun 01:57 AM
Politics'Secret' Chinese base: NZ opposes increasing militarisationChinese military base in Cambodia reportedly hosting groundbreaking ceremony this week.07 Jun 06:41 AM
New ZealandWhanganui flooding: Rowing club says worst in three yearsThe club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.03 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelSend in the troops: UK Airline CEO calls for military help with airport chaosIn the face of chaos, industry leaders are calling for military assistance.02 Jun 08:57 PM
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
