New Zealand'I am ordering you to die'If a New Zealand commander had told his troops at Gallipoli, ‘I am not ordering you to fight, I am ordering you to die’, it’s unlikely that he’d be remembered by towering statues or commemorative coins.23 Apr 06:53 AM
New ZealandGallipoli 100: Youth Ambassadors visit GallipoliBJ Clark wanders the carefully-manicured rows of Gallipoli gravestones with the Youth Ambassadors.23 Apr 02:08 AM
New ZealandNZDF personnel leave for Australia on way to IraqA large contingent of Defence Force personnel to be deployed in Iraq left Ohakea Air Force Base today for Australia, the Defence Force says.21 Apr 02:27 AM
New ZealandFollow Black Caps' lead, troops urgedThey lost but they’re still champs, says Defence Force chief.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIndependent investigations necessaryHaving military deaths only investigated in-house raises suspicions that this is a convenient way of closing down investigation and criticism - Labour.16 Apr 10:48 PM
New ZealandNZ Defence Minister: Troops haven't left for IraqDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee has dismissed reports that New Zealand troops have already left for Iraq on their joint training mission with Australia.16 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandFirst troops en route to BaghdadAn advance party of about 85 Australian and New Zealand troops left Australia yesterday in a joint training mission now called Task Force Taji.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM unable to name the head of IsisPrime Minister John Key was unable to name the head of the Islamist terrorist group Isis - but nor could the Australian Defence Minister.15 Apr 05:39 AM
New ZealandNew planes to cost NZDF $600mTwo new Boeing C-17 aircraft will set back the New Zealand Defence Force at least $600 million, the Government has been advised.15 Apr 02:31 AM
New ZealandKiwi troops leave for IraqKiwi troops are leaving for Iraq today to begin a two-year deployment working alongside Australian forces.14 Apr 10:41 PM
LifestyleTransgender in the military - classified as a mental disorderOver the past decade, Sgt. Shane Ortega has served three combat tours: Two in Iraq, one in Afghanistan. Two as a Marine and one in the Army. Two as a woman and one as a man.14 Apr 04:25 AM
RoyalsHarry's Spitfire flightPrince Harry has flown a Spitfire as he caught up with an injured serviceman and veterans hoping to pilot the aircraft in a Battle of Britain flypast.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Minister tight-lipped over IraqLabour has attacked the degree of secrecy about the preparation of a New Zealand troop deployment to Iraq.31 Mar 09:12 PM
OpinionEditorial: 'Challenging' NH90 helicopters sorry look for GovtNine years ago, the decision to buy eight NH90 helicopters for the air force was accompanied by considerable fanfare.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pattern of secrecy' criticisedLabour has attacked the degree of secrecy about the preparation of a New Zealand troop deployment to Iraq.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ choppers skip Vanuatu aid missionDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee says the difficulties in using the Royal New Zealand Air Force's helicopters in cyclone-hit Vanuatu shows the Government needs to be very careful in making its next military purchases.30 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus boosts plane's profileAirbus has launched a hearts and minds campaign to make New Zealanders aware of what it has to offer the Royal NZ Air Force to replace its ageing Hercules.25 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesMilitary demand to grow amid Asia tensionsAirbus Group expects to see growing demand for military aircraft in Asia amid simmering tensions in the South China Sea and other areas.22 Mar 12:00 AM
WorldPutin mobilises entire Northern FleetRussia's entire Northern Fleet is on the move today as part of a show of force involving 40,000 troops, more than 41 warships, 15 submarines and 110 aircraft.16 Mar 10:45 PM
WorldPakistan's missile can target all of IndiaPakistan has test-fired a ballistic missile able to carry a nuclear warhead to every part of India. Yesterday's test was another escalation in Islamabad's effort to keep pace with its neighbouring rival's formidable military advancements.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAbbott confirms 300 more troopsAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirmed yesterday that 300 more of the Australian Defence Force would be deployed to Iraq in a non-combat training role.03 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldHigh-stakes battle against Isis for TikritFighting began in the key central Iraqi city of Tikrit, birthplace of the former dictator Saddam Hussein, as government forces and Shia militia launched a major assault to displace Isis jihadists.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ troops can opt out of IraqSoldiers may be excused from going to train Iraqi forces in fight against Isis, for personal reasons. The Defence Force says it is part of being a "good employer".28 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Where US goes, Key follows - on his ownEvery political party laid claim to the moral high ground in the argument over sending a team of army training personnel to Iraq, John Armstrong writes.27 Feb 04:00 PM
AirlinesGovt nixes airline’s link planDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee has clipped the wings of a fledgling regional airline before it can get off the ground.26 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce Edwards: The backlash against warThere’s been widespread sceptism and outrage in response to the Government’s announcement that New Zealand troops will be sent to Iraq, writes Bryce Edwards.26 Feb 02:37 AM
OpinionProfessor Rober Ayson: We need regional leadershipIn November Prime Minister Key referred to ISIL as a ‘game changer’ for New Zealand. I wasn’t convinced, especially as the government was focusing on the domestic aspect in seeking to justify increased surveillance powers.26 Feb 01:23 AM
New ZealandOfficer stands by actions at coronial inquestAn officer who was criticised for his decision to not call 111 following the collapse of a soldier has stood by his actions at a coronial inquest today.26 Feb 01:08 AM
