Politics'Unwavering': NZ extends military deployment for Ukraine supportIt comes ahead of Luxon's visit to NZ troops.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLest we forget: Afghan war hero finally honoured with public memorialRory Malone died in 2012 and a memorial has finally been held for him in Riverhead today. 12 Apr 03:33 AM
New ZealandWar hero who died in Afghanistan, Rory Malone, gets his final farewellA final farewell was held for Corporal Rory Malone — killed in Afghanistan in 2012. Video \ Jason DordayWatch12 Apr 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why $12b for defence but not for fighting child poverty?OPINION: The Government's $12b plan for defence over four years shows the money is there.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew helicopters, planes, strike capability: Govt’s $12b spend on defence revealedThe plan reveals $12 billion in funding over the next four years.07 Apr 03:41 AM
New ZealandNZDF quietly remove some entry requirements for NCEA levels 1 and 2Applications surged to 9702 in 2024 after the academic changes were made.06 Apr 07:56 PM
Sport‘Trust your teammates’: SAS veteran inspires Auckland FC ahead of A-League run-inThe former soldier was able to provide a unique perspective to the group of footballers.04 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandFinal report blames human error for HMNZS Manawanui’s sinkingAutopilot oversight led to $100m Navy ship disaster on reef in Samoa, report says.04 Apr 01:52 AM
BusinessUS approves $3.4 billion drone sale to QatarDrones for 'friendly country' will be a deterrent to regional threats, US says.26 Mar 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe PM’s next jet? Dassault makes a pitch for its Falcon 8XJet and helicopter companies jockey for spotlight as huge airshow starts Downunder.25 Mar 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Soldier fell’: WorkSafe alleged Defence Force failure killed SAS elite soldier‘Soldier fell’ - inside the NZSAS training fatality and the prosecution NZDF blocked.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsPM Luxon defends NZDF job cuts plan as India visit endsThe Government is about to release its 15-year plan for NZ's defence spending.20 Mar 06:20 PM
New Zealand‘He was holding off the Russians’: Heroic final deeds of NZ soldier killed in Ukraine revealedDominic Abelen, killed in 2022, will finally be laid to rest in Christchurch tomorrow.20 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandDefence Force proposing to cut 374 roles, union saysStaff were told today of plans for changes in the civilian workforce.19 Mar 11:57 PM
New ZealandFocus on ‘combat-readiness’: Military aviators’ requests to grow mullets rejectedAviators were told a focus on mullets-for-charity could blunt their fighting edge.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: NZ Air Force test-fire cruise missile from a Seasprite helicopter in world firstThe air-to-surface missile test from a Seasprite helicopter was a first.09 Mar 05:35 AM
New ZealandMissile launch a fort for NZ Defence ForceA Penguin missile was fired for he first time from a Seasprite helicopter recently in a world first for New Zealand. Video / NZ Defence ForceWatch09 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandHow NZ’s military ties provoke tensions with ChinaWhy China's ships may have conducted live firing in the Tasman Sea last week.02 Mar 07:22 PM
PoliticsHelen Clark questions continued involvement in Five EyesClark said she is concerned about mission creep of the arrangement.01 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandRed tape ties up memorial for slain veteranThey shall grow not old and age shall not weary them – but no one escapes bureaucracy.01 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: China flotilla about keeping NZ and Australia in our boxOPINION: Beijing wants free rein to colonise the South Pacific.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWar drums and sabre rattling: PM sets scene for big Defence spend-upPM cites a global shift as he gears up for more military spending.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChinese naval ships move further away from NZ, enters Great Australian BightAn international relations expert said China's motivation for the activity was unknown.27 Feb 12:56 AM
PoliticsLuxon floats sending Navy ship into South China SeaThe move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.26 Feb 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Calm heads need to prevail after China’s high seas tit for tatEDITORIAL: China’s live-firing exercises has fired shots across NZ and Australia’s bow.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ ‘clear-eyed’ about risks of conflict in PacificThe Prime Minister delivered a bleak outlook for the Asia-Pacific region at Asean26 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandOfficials suspect Chinese warships in Australian waters may be backed by nuclear subA small New Zealand naval contingent is shadowing the Chinese navy ships off Tasmania.26 Feb 02:18 AM
New Zealand‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flightsThe Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.25 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister reveals new location of Chinese warships in Tasman SeaJudith Collins criticised China for not warning airlines about the live-fire drills.23 Feb 07:43 PM
New ZealandNZ Defence Spending, German Election & Pope’s Health | NZ Herald News UpdateChina fires live rounds near NZ, Germany’s snap election results, Pope Francis’ health, and Destiny Church news.Watch23 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandChina’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warnsChina and the Cook Islands signed a five-year deal for seabed exploration.23 Feb 02:57 AM
New ZealandChina’s military moves in Pacific pose growing threat, expert warnsLive firing exercises by China have forced aircraft to divert flight paths.22 Feb 08:39 PM
New ZealandChina begins second military exercise in Tasman SeaChina notified NZ Defence of the live firing via radio channels on Saturday.22 Feb 06:30 AM
Politics‘Significant’: Judith Collins says Chinese war ships in Tasman Sea a ‘wake-up call’New Zealand was given no warning of the ships.20 Feb 09:13 PM
