New ZealandAlarm sounds over $80k contractTwo inquiries have begun into the award of an $80,000 military contract after the Defence Minister was told the private company doing the work was owned and run by serving personnel.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir Force's bombing runThe New Zealand Defence Force conducted High Explosive Aerial training for a media contingent today, dropping a Mark 82 general purpose high explosive bomb from an P-3K2 Orion at their Kaipara Bombing Range.Watch25 Jun 06:47 AM
New ZealandHated army rifles unlikely to be soldArmy bosses say it's "unlikely" that 9,000 assault rifles, hated by Kiwi soldiers for being under-powered and unreliable, will be sold to other militaries.20 Jun 03:53 AM
New ZealandMy hero's my mum - WillieFormer corporal Willie Apiata, holder of the Victoria Cross, admits he still finds it hard to think of himself as a hero and is quick to bump off the title to someone else he thinks is worthy of it - his mother.11 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldWarship deal migraine for FranceNicolas Sarkozy thought it was a neat idea: sell Russia two advanced warships and open up a lucrative market for France's troubled armaments industry.10 Jun 11:42 PM
New ZealandArmy recruits' 'selfless' act commendedTwo army recruits who braved a drunk and aggressive crowd to help a man king-hit at an Auckland bar have been recognised for their "selfless act of bravery".01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Military must live with democracyEditorial: Few eyebrows were raised when the army seized power in Thailand last week. This was, after all, the 12th military coup since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932.29 May 05:00 PM
BusinessChina pushes banks to remove IBM serversThe Chinese government is pushing domestic banks to remove high-end servers made by IBM in an escalation of the dispute with the US over spying claims.28 May 02:10 AM
RoyalsPrince keen to get back into the airIt was only a year ago that he gave up his wings as a Royal Air Force rescue pilot, but it appears the lure of the skies may be just too tempting for Prince William to resist.26 May 05:00 PM
WorldArmy rounds up potential criticsThailand's new army junta ordered dozens of outspoken activists, academics and journalists to surrender themselves to military authorities.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeath at Burnham army baseA man has died at Burnham army base near Christchurch.12 May 10:33 PM
WorldAfghanistan copter crash kills five BritsA British helicopter has crashed in Afghanistan, killing all five people on board, the UK Ministry of Defence announced.27 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldPics shown of young North Korean leaderRare pictures of Kim Jong-un as a boy have been shown during a televised concert for the air force in North Korea.23 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandBritish Army Gurkhas invade the southSome of the most fearless warriors in military history have been taking part in a biennial exercise with the NZ Army in the South Island.17 Apr 04:15 PM
New Zealand'I wanted him to look me in the eye'The sister of a murdered south Auckland man knew she had to face her brother's killer to see what his features revealed.16 Apr 06:34 PM
New ZealandMilitary chiefs on RSA dutyTwo top military officers will be among volunteers collecting donations from the public for today's Poppy Day appeal.16 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldOfficial 'executed by flame-thrower'A North Korean official has been executed with a flame-thrower, South Korean media has reported.08 Apr 03:03 AM
New ZealandNew Air Force chief namedAir Commodore Mike Yardley will be the new Chief of Air Force, when Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell leaves the Defence Force next month after a distinguished 41-year career.24 Mar 10:19 PM
New ZealandMajority accept Bush as top copA eulogy in support of a shamed detective was enough to make a senior police officer unfit for the job of commissioner, according to 31 per cent of Herald-DigiPoll respondents.24 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandHalf a century of serviceWith two grandfathers gassed in the trenches of the Great War, and a father who battled Nazis at El Alamein, Rick Ottaway never consciously made a career choice.24 Mar 05:22 AM
WorldAustralia plans drone patrolsAustralia is set to outlay billions of dollars on new long-range drones, maritime patrol aircraft and stealth fighters despite plans to slash federal spending.13 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Paranoia increaseMy paranoia levels have increased dramatically since I read a confidential Defence Force security manual, carelessly left on my city bus seat.13 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSAS interpreters win NZ reprieveSix Afghan interpreters who worked alongside Victoria Cross holder Willie Apiata and other New Zealand SAS soldiers will be resettled in New Zealand.26 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRescue of Kiwis earns high praiseA Kiwi soldier wounded by friendly fire in Afghanistan has paid tribute to a US Air Force search and rescue crew after they received one of the US military's highest honours.15 Feb 04:30 PM
