New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents'Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.01 Jun 11:37 PM
WorldAs US scales back in Middle East, China and Russia look to fill voidThe two countries have a chance to and expand their influence around the Gulf.24 May 02:55 AM
New ZealandDefence Force seeks more drones for fleetDefence Force is looking to add to its fleet of about 60 drones; police to add more too.22 May 09:21 PM
World70-year-old map at the heart of Israel-Palestine conflictViolence erupted in Gaza this week, but the conflict's origins go back decades.14 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandDefence Force to address man's unlawful detention claimPolice say no criminal offence in case of man alleging kidnap by military officers.12 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandSerial child sex offender jailed for raping boy 24 years agoTwenty-four years after a man sexually abused a boy in Rotorua, the man has been jailed.07 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhere will NZ stand in rising tensions between China and other allies?New Zealand could eventually come under real pressure to pick a side.05 May 09:09 PM
New ZealandMan charged with assaulting Defence Force MIQ workerThe 30-year-old is defending the charge of assault from last month.04 May 11:52 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: 50 NZDF personnel have contracted Covid-19 working offshoreThe figure includes those affected by the outbreak in Canada.29 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandThe SIS and the 'known unknowns'A vital shift towards a stronger focus on white supremacist terror was a long time coming.25 Apr 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTaiwan mobilises forces to thwart Chinese invasionEverything from cyber attacks, blockades to full scale war is being prepared for.24 Apr 09:07 PM
WorldRussia pulls its troops from Ukraine borderRussia claims the goals of the military's "readiness exercise" have now been met.23 Apr 03:12 AM
New ZealandRoyal NZ Navy crew begin recovery after Covid-19 battleThere are only now three remaining active cases out of a total 13.22 Apr 12:52 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Aotearoa arrives home for first time$450m supply ship makes first visit to its ceremonial home port of New Plymouth.21 Apr 07:44 AM
New Zealand'Cosying up to China': NZ faces bitter attack over Five Eyes commentsUK press savages NZ for not backing expansion of Five Eyes remit into foreign policy.21 Apr 05:48 AM
KahuMāori Battalion whānau set to receive medals 75 years onAt a ceremony today medals will be given to whānau of members of the Māori Battalion.16 Apr 09:21 PM
New ZealandTwelve New Zealanders infected with Covid-19 in CanadaThe 12 New Zealanders infected with the virus are showing mild symptoms.16 Apr 03:46 AM
WorldUS to sanction Russia over cyber attacks, election interferenceThe US sanctions will be the first retaliatory act against Kremlin for last year's hack.15 Apr 03:28 AM
New ZealandBurnham court martial: Soldier guilty of groping female subordinateStaff sergeant guilty of indecent assault at Army function.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandCourt martial: Senior soldier denies groping allegations"This is my last chance to get you wasted," senior soldier allegedly said to subordinate.11 Apr 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDefence order 'unlikely to stop another Op Burnham'Opinion: These much-vaunted new rules contain nothing on preventing civilian casualties.11 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldChina accused of 'setting the stage for a bloody war' in MyanmarBeijing has 'profoundly shaped the trajectory of post-coup violence', an expert says.11 Apr 02:49 AM
World'Big guns': China's powerful play that puts the United States to shameIn a move that could redefine war at sea, China is launching lethal destroyers.08 Apr 04:41 AM
World'Great concern': US warns of China accelerating plans to capture TaiwanChina claims Taiwan as its own territory to be won over peacefully or by force.08 Apr 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMAThe defence force has punished more than 130 personnel for using illegal drugs since 2014.24 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldUS presents warring Afghan sides with peace agreementThe document envisions a reconciliation commission aimed at healing 42 years of conflict.08 Mar 09:46 PM
New ZealandKiwis told: 'Do not go sightseeing'; Aucklanders told to stay away from beachesNational Emergency Management Agency with the latest tsunami threat update.04 Mar 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnlawfully detained: NZDF conducting full inquiry into man's military police kidnap allegationMinister confirms inquiry into "serious" allegation man was kidnapped by military police.17 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ withdrawal from Afghanistan: Taliban reactsExtremist Islamic group calls on other countries to follow NZDF move.17 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandNZ troops to leave Afghanistan after 20 years, 10 Kiwi lives lostNew Zealand troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan by the end of May.16 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandNZ Defence Force releases new rules for civilian harmThe move was one recommendation from the Government inquiry into Operation Burnham.11 Feb 02:31 AM
OpinionMatt HeathUpham: bravest of the braveCharlie Upham: VC and bar, modest soldier, bravest of the brave: a great New Zealander24 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAre the US and Iran headed for a military showdown?Middle East tensions are running high in the waning days of the Trump administration.04 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandInappropriate: Several soldiers reprimanded after MIQ incidentsThree soldiers were removed from duty, while one was charged for inappropriate behaviour.05 Dec 11:07 PM