New ZealandAfghanistan response: 700 evacuees holed up in AucklandOf the 900-plus Afghan evacuees, only 205 have yet been housed.09 Dec 12:30 AM
PoliticsNZ security threats increasing, major Defence paper saysHighway to the grey zone: Military needs makeover and new mentality, major paper says.08 Dec 05:39 AM
New ZealandSkeletal remains found in Poland could be elite WWII Kiwi soldiersInternational effort underway to "restore identity" of remains, and find relatives.04 Dec 04:07 AM
New ZealandGovt keen to play lead role in banning killer robotsEmerging technologies in new weapons systems raise legal, ethical and security risks.30 Nov 01:53 AM
PoliticsUS Navy ship arrives in WellingtonGuided-missile destroyer's Wellington jaunt expected to boost naval co-operation.26 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandNZDF concedes civilians felt 'detained' by military police, changes policy to improve practiceCourt agrees civilians felt 'detained' by military police who have no power over public24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational predicts 'summer of chaos' in traffic light, Auckland border systemThere's too much confusion and Aucklanders need some relief, Collins says.17 Nov 02:02 AM
PoliticsUS Navy to visit for first time in five yearsUpcoming US Navy visit the first in five years after Trump had priorities elsewhere.16 Nov 10:12 PM
OpinionDefender of Crete: Only soldier to be awarded two Victoria CrossesArmistice Day and Remembrance Sunday - the full story of Charles Upham's life13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new bookFew were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandState-owned company courted for sale by defence companySpeculation is mounting that Kiwistar optics is up for sale to a defence company.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZDF lost 1600 magazines for its automatic assault riflesAutomatic rifle magazines lost through poor records and "dysfunctional" command.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence contractors upgrading NZDF warships locked in legal battleCanadian contractors blaming each other for delays and cost blowouts.19 Oct 04:49 AM
New ZealandCrew member on Navy frigate tests positive for CovidA crew member on the Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha has tested positive.15 Oct 04:11 PM
New ZealandAfghanistan rescue mission gets 11 NZ citizens, residents and family outMfat said 11 Kiwi citizens got out of Kabul last night with help of the Qatar government.15 Oct 06:33 AM
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
