New ZealandGovt remains quiet on boost to defence spendingAustralia's armed forces will be boosted by new submarines and aircraft but the NZ Government won't confirm if more money is on the way for the military here.25 Feb 03:23 AM
RoyalsKiwis get royal summonsThe New Zealand Army Band will perform at the Queen's 90th birthday party - at the request of the monarch herself.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrones could take the place of bootsA makeover of the New Zealand Defence Force should reinstate airstrike capability and include armed drones, says New Zealand First deputy leader Ron Mark.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnzac spirit and banter to fore on dutyAustralian army Colonel Gavin Keating faced a curious quandary as he prepared to depart for Iraq - what about the rugby?20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis torn on US ship visitsHalf of Kiwis would see a return by the United States Navy to New Zealand ports as a positive move but a large minority don't want their ships back, shows the latest Herald DigiPoll survey.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIraqi troops find their inner warriorNew Zealand soldiers training Iraqi troops have turned to a rudimentary fighting weapon - the bayonet.18 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionGehan Gunasekara: Fighting Isis not black and white - it's spattered redThere is a danger that this conflict will draw us ever deeper into a quagmire, writes Gehan Gunasekar. There is a danger of escalation should the current proxy conflict spill into conflict between the great powers involved themselves.12 Jan 01:44 AM
OpinionPaul G. Buchanan: Why Kiwi SAS troops must join fight against IsisIt will raise NZ's target profile amongst Islamists and could invite attack at home. But it is a necessary, justifiable and ultimately right thing to do, writes Paul Buchanan.07 Jan 01:52 AM
New ZealandSupport for NZ's Iraq effort on rise<b>Kiwis more comfortable with country's contribution to joint training mission to help combat Isis.</B>03 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAffluenza teen tracked to MexicoEthan Couch who killed four and vanished is set to return to the United States after his capture in Mexico.30 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCabinet approves $59m rifle purchaseThe Defence Force chose a rifle made by US manufacturer Lewis Machine and Tools (LMT) out of eight possible contenders.07 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandNZ's role in Isis fight under reviewDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee has launched a high-level review of New Zealand troops' role in the fight against Isis.05 Dec 03:19 AM
New ZealandCustoms show off Operation Maru gadgetsCustoms said one aim of the exercise was to show potential terrorists or WMD smugglers New Zealand was not a soft touch19 Nov 09:47 PM
OpinionHugh Templeton: Leaders must work together to restore Anzac bondsMore than a breach of the Anzac Treaty, the exiling of New Zealand-Australians to Christmas Island is an astonishing breach of the Anzac spirit, writes Hugh Templeton.04 Nov 08:21 PM
BusinessNorthrop Grumman wins $55b bomber contractNorthrop Grumman will build the Pentagon's Long Range Strike Bomber.28 Oct 06:00 PM
TechnologyUS snaps up kiwi military technologyNew Zealand's top military science secrets are attracting million-dollar investments from allied defence forces.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ soldiers en route to Australia, IraqA second contingent of New Zealand soldiers destined for Iraq left for a training camp in Australia today.17 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandMosgiel's American heroMatt Nippert meets Mosgiel's American hero, Lieutenant Colonel Tim Ferner.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Minister to host Australian counterpartGerry Brownlee will host Australian counterpart Kevin Andrews at the Devonport Naval Base for their annual catch-up.17 Sep 08:53 AM
New ZealandRetired helicopter fleet soldTen of the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopters, known as Hueys, will be sold to Dakota Air Parts.17 Sep 08:40 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldiers engage in war exercisesNew Zealand soldiers have taken part in urban warfare and amphibious training exercises with three other Pacific nations.13 Sep 04:49 AM
New ZealandEx-officer facing assault charges namedThe identity of the Counties Manukau police officer charged with assaulting three people he arrested can be revealed.08 Sep 09:31 PM
New ZealandPublic support strong for troop deploymentNew Zealand's deployment of troops to train the Iraq Army continues to have strong public support, says the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey.07 Sep 05:00 PM
AirlinesIntel invests $60m in Chinese drone maker YuneecIntel Corp. has poured more than $60 million into Shanghai-based drone company Yuneec.30 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldier pens letter from IraqA Kiwi soldier has lifted the lid on life inside Iraq's fortified Camp Taji and the fight against Isis terrorists.22 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMarie Leadbeater: Defence ties with Indonesia valued over Timor Leste justice16 years after her last visit, former spokesperson for the Auckland East Timor Independence Committee Marie Leadbeater finds it a study in contrasts.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCheering crowd welcomes naval ships homeNaval ships Te Kaha and Endeavour were welcomed back to Devonport today.02 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldier's daughter honouredFallen Kiwi soldier, Luke Tamatea, was remembered in a touching moment last night, that left his 8-year-old daughter shedding "happy tears".25 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesLockheed to buy Black Hawk makerLockheed Martin, the world's largest weapons maker, will buy Black Hawk manufacturer Sikorsky in a $9b deal.21 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandWages of NZ troops not tax-exemptThe government is taxing the salaries of Kiwi troops deployed to Taji to help train Iraqi soldiers.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force joins Australian, US war exercisesThe New Zealand Defence Force is participating in an exercise that will see almost 30,000 troops training in multiple locations in Australia and the US.05 Jul 02:09 AM
New ZealandKiwi-trained Iraqi troops pass musterIraqi soldiers have graduated from the New Zealand and Australian Defence Force training at Taji Military Camp to join the fight against Isis.30 Jun 05:00 PM
