New ZealandTaiwan is becoming a flashpoint for China and the US – how does NZ respond?Navigating a middle path between China and the US is becoming increasingly complex.12 Oct 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Stevenson: Opinion: A call to arm, to counter China's belligerencyOPINION: David Stevenson writes NZ should arm itself in the face of China's threats.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$2.59m of cannabis destined to 'fund terrorism' seized by Royal NZ Navy3,600 kilograms of hash were seized from a vessel in the Indian Ocean on Monday.01 Oct 12:01 AM
New ZealandEspionage soldier 'stashed classified documents in a chiller bag'Soldier arrested on suspicion of far-right links had mosque terror video, charges say.30 Sep 05:52 PM
New ZealandNZ Navy-led team intercept multimillion-dollar drug run on high seasIncome from the seized drugs would've been used to fund terrorism, Navy boss says.24 Sep 05:40 AM
World'Stab in the back': France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over AUKUSAustralia scrapped a big French submarine purchase in favour of US nuclear subs.17 Sep 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPreparing for war between US and China - what it means for NZ and AustraliaOpinions on war range from very high to unlikely but NZ partners are gearing up for it.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand a winner in AUKUS agreement, but risks remain - expertsNew Zealand could be left behind as states seek to balance against a rising China.16 Sep 07:44 AM
RoyalsDuchess of Cambridge meets RAF crews and civilians involved in Afghanistan airliftsThe Duchess of Cambridge made her first public appearance in more than two months meeting RAF crews and civilians involved in Afghanistan airlifts. Video / APWatch16 Sep 03:24 AM
PoliticsFocus: PM Ardern on AUKUS nuclear submarine security pactPM Jacinda Ardern said she would not expect to have been asked for New Zealand to join the new AUKUS security pact. Video / PoolWatch16 Sep 03:04 AM
New ZealandPM says NZ expected no part of new security pactAustralia is set to get nuclear-powered submarines under the new pact.16 Sep 01:49 AM
WorldNZ out in the cold as US, UK and Australia sign landmark security dealThe plan will start with helping Australia build nuclear-powered submarines.15 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandEscape from Kabul; Most NZDF crew back in NZ after 'chaotic' evacuationThe majority of Defence Force staff have now returned to New Zealand.06 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandKabul mercy mission: Two NZDF personnel test positive for Covid-19Pair in isolation at UAE military base.01 Sep 11:39 PM
New ZealandKabul falls: Could private contractors extract NZ's interpreters left behind?Extraction teams could get people across land borders.01 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandFall of Kabul: Five Eyes military intelligence never saw it comingSudden collapse of Afghanistan military caught everyone out, says NZDF chief.31 Aug 03:38 AM
New ZealandEscape from Kabul: Inside the NZDF missionInside the daring rescue operation that saw elite New Zealand special forces soldiers evacuate a group of New Zealand visa holders from Afghanistan. Video / NZDF Watch30 Aug 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEscape from Kabul: NZSAS in dramatic rescue outside airport perimeterElite soldiers pull off remarkable rescue outside the wire.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Inside the extraordinary NZ mercy mission to KabulHerald senior journalist Kurt Bayer reports on a 'digital Dunkirk'.28 Aug 05:00 AM
World'We will hunt you down': Biden vows revenge in Kabul attackJoe Biden has pledged to make the terrorists who killed a dozen US troops pay.26 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandKabul terror threat: Fleeing Kiwis told to stay away from airportTerror threats as overnight NZDF makes second successful evacuation flight. 25 Aug 10:55 PM
New ZealandKabul airport gauntlet: Elation, relief as NZ group reach friendly forcesGroup including elderly woman in wheelchair gets over sewage-filled canal to NZ soldiers.25 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfghanistan falls: Former NZ prime ministers on 'heart-breaking' Taliban takeoverSir John Key and Helen Clark sceptical of Taliban claims.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAfghan mercy dash: First NZDF flight lands at Kabul, picks up desperate evacueesRNZAF C-130 spends just 30 minutes on tarmac - just hours after deadly gunfight.23 Aug 09:20 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Taliban leader vows safe exit of NZ nationals from KabulHard-line Islamist group wants strong relationship with NZ government as nation rebuilds.21 Aug 05:16 AM
New ZealandMercy dash to Kabul: NZ military plane leaves for evacuation missionNZDF would not confirm whether any special forces operatives were on board.19 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ baseBamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".18 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe fall of Kabul: Who is NZ leaving behind?"I am shocked the NZ Government will not help me," says interpreter fearing for his life.18 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court Justice calls on Govt to provide safe passage for female Afghan judgesFemale judges are receiving calls from the Taliban threatening 'where will you hide now?'17 Aug 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKilled soldier's dad: Kiwis showed Afghanistan 'glimpse of freedom'Dad of first Kiwi soldier killed in Afghanistan has a message for those who served there.17 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfghan interpreter's fear for family: 'It's a matter of life or death'Afghan interpreters in New Zealand open up over fear for family in Afghanistan.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDavid Fisher: What New Zealand got out of Afghanistan warDavid Fisher on Afghanistan - what it took from New Zealand and what it have given.16 Aug 04:45 AM
New Zealand600 Defence Force staff paid less than minimum wage600 members of the New Zealand Defence Force were paid less than the minimum wage15 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIsis supporter who allegedly planned Auckland attack could not be charged as a terroristJudge describes lack of planning offence as 'Achilles' heel' in terror law.15 Aug 05:00 PM