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
PremiumPremiumWorldThe battle for Kyiv looms as a long and bloody conflictNew York Times: Ukraine's capital remains the biggest prize of all for Russia.19 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Russia's invasion of Ukraine has lessons for NZWe have to be willing to defend our freedom. If we are not, no one else will do it for us.01 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldFinland, Sweden brush off Moscow's warning on joining NatoSweden, Finland say they will make their own security policies.26 Feb 07:06 PM
WorldPutin poised to unleash 'father of all bombs' in Ukraine conflictIt's one of war's most brutal weapons - pulling oxygen out of the air.26 Feb 04:46 AM
New ZealandDefence Force facing fresh cover-up claim over infamous NZSAS raidChief Ombudsman warns of serious concerns over missing information.24 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandRiot police move in on protesters again after violent clashesIt follows an early morning police operation to further reduce the protest's perimeter.22 Feb 09:30 AM
WorldBiden 'convinced' Russia will invade as Ukrainian rebels evacuate civiliansThe US accuses Russia of using 'false-flag' attacks as a pretext for invasion.18 Feb 10:45 PM
CrimeNorthland man denies being a driver who fired a gun during high speed police chaseIdentity still the issue in re-trial for driver accused of firing gun during police chase09 Feb 06:53 PM
New Zealand'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreterThe extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF employee tells court assault claims went ignoredAir Force employee uses her own assault trial to call out defence force culture.31 Jan 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Defence, security, climate change loom larger than CovidOPINION: NZ is dangerously isolated and has less international influence than ever before.26 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWhere Ukraine's sunflowers once sprouted, fears now growA moment of hope and peace 26 years ago has given way to renewed fears of conflict.22 Jan 06:21 AM
PoliticsTonga eruption: Water major priority, damage still unknownSir Michael Jones: 'We all feel the pain of another family member'.18 Jan 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS details costs of a Russian invasion of UkraineNew York Times: Retaliation would come within hours of an invasion, the US says.08 Jan 09:55 PM
WorldAustralia joins new defence pact to deter China in the PacificThe pact builds on Australia's commitment to other US-led alliances.06 Jan 07:50 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.03 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldUkraine crisis: US, Russia to hold security talks over Nato expansionMoscow has demanded Western guarantees precluding Nato's expansion to Ukraine.28 Dec 07:57 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPutin keeps the West guessing over Ukraine intentionsNew York Times: Fears grow over an ominous military buildup on the border.24 Dec 07:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: The Aussie minister losing friends and influencing ChinaOPINION: NZ's defence priorities appear almost quaint next to Australia's focus on China.14 Dec 01:00 AM
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
