OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Coleman's silly antics have chilling implications"Who let Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman out of his cage?" writes Brian Rudman. "The whole world in uproar over the extent of US eavesdropping on friends and foes alike, and what does our man do?"29 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Better links with US forces come with a cautionEditorial: Defence relations between New Zealand and the United States have come a long way in a relatively short time. Now another small chapter has been written.29 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ/US relationship 'in great shape'New Zealand and the United States have agreed to extend military cooperation after almost 30 years.29 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandKnives out over army foodDefence Force troops based at Waiouru Army camp are so frustrated by "disgusting" meals they have set up a Facebook page to highlight what they're served.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLightning takes down air force craftA new twin-engined air force helicopter will need all its rotors repaired or replaced, at a cost of millions of dollars, after being hit by lightning.28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ trains first female PNG army officersThe first female Papua New Guinea army officers have just completed a rigorous training exercise, with the help of a New Zealand Army Captain.20 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandDefence Force head stood downDefence Force chief Lieutenant General Rhys Jones will not have his role extended and he will stand down in January, the Government has confirmed.17 Sep 06:43 AM
New ZealandDefence Force's 'risk-tolerant culture'Poor leadership and a "risk-tolerant culture" has been uncovered at the NZ Defence Force by an independent probe that has today made 20 urgent recommendations.12 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandNew figures surprise injured brothersThe Defence Force has paid out half a million dollars to other claimants during the 16 years that two badly injured brothers have been fighting for compensation.10 Sep 03:32 AM
New ZealandBear Grylls backs camo BibleThe New Zealand Defence Force is issuing new recruits with waterproof Bibles, endorsed by TV adventurer Bear Grylls, in a worldwide military first.30 Aug 07:36 PM
New ZealandAward for forces' gay groupA gay and lesbian support group in one of our most conservative institutions - the military - has won the supreme award in this year's Equal Employment Opportunities Trust</a> diversity awards.29 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldWarships stand ready for actionThe United States Sixth Fleet, based in Naples, is responsible for security in the Mediterranean and most recently spearheaded the bombing of targets in Libya.25 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey backs Aden missionPrime Minister John Key says it is important to be part of a mission to stop Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden because New Zealand goods travel through the area.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandDefence cuts may be delayedCuts to Defence Force spending could be delayed by up to two years, Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says.12 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandFamilies paid after SAS killings, film saysAn SAS raid which left two people dead and gave rise to claims of murder by the elite soldiers led to $10,000 compensation paid for each person killed, a new film claims.01 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSoldier's death was preventable, Court findsThe death of a soldier who drowned when he fell off a boat during a training exercise on a lake was accidental but could have been prevented, a Court of Inquiry has found.25 Jul 08:25 AM
New Zealand'Forgotten War' rememberedThis morning, almost 60 years to the day since the Korean War ground to a halt, 34 New Zealand veterans of the conflict will look across the heavily fortified demilitarised zone at their former North Korean enemy.24 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi sees fighting off pirates as just a jobHemi Anisi goes to work with a gun - and a wary outlook for pirates.19 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLeaked film shows hand-overUnauthorised film from the aftermath of the "Battle of Baghak" has emerged showing Kiwi troops handing over a blindfolded enemy insurgent to a US helicopter gunship.13 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Soldiers deserve an inquiryWar in all its terror is becoming ever more visible. Helmet cameras and the like enable commanders to watch the fighting from the other side of the world and inevitably, the footage finds its way into the public eye.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCourt cameras experiment 'failed'Cameras 'swanning' around courtrooms in England will see judges 'heckled' the UK's top judge believes, citing NZ as a bad precedent.02 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandJudge laments Northland violenceA judge has called on Northlanders to take action to reduce high rates of murder and other violent offences in the region, before sentencing a man for manslaughter.29 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandBrothers get closer to compo dealsTwo brothers seriously injured in separate army training incidents are a step closer to ending their 16-year battle for compensation.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuicide soldier's commander defends trainingThe commanding officer of the New Zealand Army deployment on which Corporal Douglas Hughes committed suicide while in Afghanistan has defended the training of the unit before its went overseas in 2011.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSafety for troops on $600m listThe Defence Force has a $600 million shopping list for technology such as GPS tracking of troops in war zones to reduce friendly fire mishaps, as well as unmanned aircraft and drones.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrunk navy officers investigatedNaval officers drunkenly damaged property and one allegedly acted inappropriately with a rating at the Devonport base after a night out drinking.24 Jun 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ unveils new A320Air New Zealand has rolled out the first of its brand new Airbus A320 aircraft - which feature impressive curved wing tips - at the Paris Air Show overnight.17 Jun 10:15 PM
