OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Spy bill papering over cracked masonryIt takes a special class of sleep-deprived conspiracist to imagine John Key would have welcomed, let alone engineered, the Aaron Gilmore brouhaha, writes Toby Manhire.09 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandDefence Force struggling with moraleThe Defence Force are struggling to improve staff morale, and one in five staff are actively looking to quit - a survey has shown.23 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandAfghan allies start Kiwi livesLooking down from a plane flying into New Zealand, Gulnazim Kazimi couldn't believe how big the ocean was. It was his first time seeing it - now he wants to touch it.22 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldNo threat to Kiwis in South Korea despite warningThe Government is maintaining there is no specific threat to the safety of New Zealanders in South Korea, despite a new warning issued by the North.10 Apr 12:06 AM
WorldJapan readies missiles amid North Korea threatsJapan has deployed Patriot missiles in its capital as it readies to defend the 30 million people who live in greater Tokyo from any North Korean attack.09 Apr 06:26 AM
New ZealandKarzai grateful for NZ for contributionAfghan President Hamid Karzai has expressed his gratitude to the 10 New Zealand soldiers who have died in Afghanistan.03 Apr 07:20 PM
New ZealandDrones: The secrets in our skiesAuthorities are to take urgent action to monitor rapidly increasing drone activity after conceding they know of as few as one in 10 unmanned flights.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandCourt martial for army officerA New Zealand Army officer charged with beating a fellow soldier has appeared before a court martial this morning at Linton Army Camp.25 Mar 06:23 AM
New ZealandMinister rejects talk of low moraleDefence Minister Jonathan Coleman rejected suggestions the non-combat deaths of defence force personnel were linked to low morale.21 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAntarctica: Final summer season ice flight The New Zealand Defence Force’s summer-season support to our country’s commitment to the pristine Antarctic region has drawn to a close with the final Royal New Zealand Air Force Boeing 757 ice flight. Around 200 Defence Force personnel directly supported the mission at various stages of the October to March season, with the mission peaking in February during the annual supply ship offload where Defence personnel worked round the clock in freezing conditions. courtesy NZ Defence force.Watch14 Mar 10:26 PM
WorldBritish police in gun as coroner urges overhaul of firearms lawsA coroner is calling for an overhaul of Britain's gun laws after police shortcomings allowed a man with a history of domestic abuse to kill three members of his family.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day pilot 'made scapegoat'The lead pilot of the air force's fatal Anzac Day formation is being made a scapegoat for failures right up the command chain, says the father of one of the men who died in the 2010 crash.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChopper crash: Officer chargedAn RNZAF officer has been charged over the fatal Iroquois crash at Pukerua Bay on Anzac Day 2010.04 Mar 05:11 AM
New ZealandInquest: NZ solider took own life in AfghanistanA New Zealand soldier serving in Afghanistan died after taking his own life, an inquest has found.28 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandNavy cans Antarctic fishery patrolThe navy may not be able to monitor illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean because its ships are not up to the task.25 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRachel Smalley: Humanity comes firstThe first time I encountered Hazara was in Kabul in 2008. I had placed my life in the hands of Khalib, an Afghan translator.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCobbers keep navy afloatThe New Zealand navy is relying on Australian sailors to keep it afloat as skilled crew leave in droves for higher-paid jobs across the Tasman.07 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDefence Force's 'civilianisation' plan failsA Defence Force plan to cut costs by turning military positions into civilian positions has failed, the Auditor-General has found.30 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFire chiefs angry at renewed firingFire chiefs are angry the army will start live firing again today at the scene of last week's big blaze at West Melton in Canterbury.29 Jan 04:30 PM
