New ZealandPublic misled on US talks: GoffPM John Key appears to have been misinformed by the Defence Force about the nature of a Washington meeting of the United States-led coalition to defeat Islamic State.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCops tell of hail of bulletsWhen faced with an "angry" man wielding a shotgun outside a hospital emergency department, West Auckland Constables Nick Frederick and Mike Nolan didn't hesitate to put their own lives on....14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Scaremongering to curb freedom furtherDisplaying your defeated enemy's heads on poles is a time-honoured New Zealand military practice.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSIS looks to boost surveillance powersThe SIS, the country's domestic spying agency, looks set to gain greater powers in a quickfire overhaul of terrorism laws despite the PM's assertion there's a "low risk" to NZ.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Confiscation of passports a step too farThe Prime Minister wants New Zealand to do what it can to help Western powers deal with the so-called Islamic State that has taken over a swathe of Iraq and Syria.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: If Key wants to send troops, here's a better warThe argument that if we don't join the American crusade to wipe out Muslim fanatics in Iraq and Syria, they'll swoop down to Godzone and behead us all is a rerun of the old Vietnam War domino theory....07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey highlights increased terror riskNew Zealand faces more security risks and has more of its people looking to fight overseas for militant groups than most people realise, Prime Minister John Key said yesterday as he signalled law....06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecognising a forgotten fallen officerPolice officers killed in the line of duty were remembered today, but one officer who died from injuries he suffered during an arrest never made it to the Roll of Honour.29 Sep 05:18 AM
New ZealandHonouring the fallen officersConstable Murray Stretch was relaxing at home on the couch watching rugby league in front of the fire when he got the call that led to his death.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA force to be reckoned withA former air force sergeant and several former volunteer firefighters are among 78 new police constables about to hit the beat.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldiers faced 'chaotic scene'Kiwi soldiers were confronted with a "chaotic scene" when they rushed to rescue survivors of a plane crash in Papua New Guinea, the Defence Force says.23 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandChallenge for US MarinesThe Four Nations Maritime Rugby Cup kicked off when the Royal New Zealand Navy took on the United States Marine Corps at the Devonport Naval Base yesterday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-cop starts PI businessA former high-ranking Auckland police officer investigated for allegedly harassing a prostitute before quitting the force has started his own private investigation company.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNats pledge to keep bases openA re-elected National Government would keep all current military bases open and operational, Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe HMNZS Canterbury returns to AucklandThe HMNZS Canterbury returns to Auckland after 3 months overseas service in the Pacific.09 Sep 07:03 AM
New ZealandApiata leads comrades to gamesFirst he was decorated for valour after carrying a critically wounded comrade to safety through enemy fire in Afghanistan.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrones set to guard coastThe armed forces look set to increasingly rely on drones to defend New Zealand.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSubs 'sneaking in'Foreign submarines are reported to be secretly entering New Zealand waters, a defence analyst says.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Soldier recognised as first Kiwi casualty of WWIA young soldier who died exactly 100 years ago has been officially acknowledged as the first New Zealand casualty of WWI.18 Aug 11:59 PM
New ZealandSon stole $90,000, will pay back $4500The son of a WWII prisoner of war and hero of the Battle of Crete who admitted stealing nearly $90,000 from his dead father's veterans' pension will only have to repay $4500.13 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandNZ troops train in QueenslandNew Zealand troops are honing their warfighting skills alongside Australian and United States personnel in Australia, the Defence Force says.27 Jul 01:50 AM
New ZealandSoldier carpeted for live mine mistakeA soldier faced disciplinary action after he set off a Claymore mine in a live firing exercise in Afghanistan, injuring himself and another soldier.26 Jul 05:00 PM
RoyalsDion doing it for his matesWhen an armour-piercing bullet hit Private Dion Taka, he rolled underneath his Humvee and wondered if he would die.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFight for justice finally at an endSurvivor of the Anzac Day helicopter crash Sergeant Stevin Creeggan has endured years of pain and humiliating treatment from the Air Force, but his family are speaking out.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day chopper crash: NZDF guiltyAir force commanders allowed a dangerous and deadly culture of rule-breaking that ultimately resulted in the deaths of three young airmen, a court has found.18 Jul 04:57 AM
OpinionBeth Greener and Anna Powles: NZ must leave trenches if serious about UN roleThe future of New Zealand peacekeeping is under increasing scrutiny as it bids for a seat on the United Nations Security Council.16 Jul 05:00 PM
