Markets with MadisonWe must pick a side in AI arms race, Kiwi entrepreneur saysDrones, rockets, aircraft and ships can all be made in NZ, but will they get support?20 Feb 06:00 PM
Markets with MadisonMarkets with Madison: AI arms raceCompanies are raising hundreds of billions of dollars to achieve AI supremacy. PrimerAI founder Sean Gourley says it’s not just a tech trend – it’s the only way to deter war.Watch20 Feb 06:00 PM
Politics‘Enormous strike power’: Collins slates Chinese Govt as Beijing launches warshipsNew Zealand was given no warning of the ships.20 Feb 03:13 AM
New ZealandNZ-Cook Islands tensions over China deal could lead to ‘divorce’, expert warnsThe Cook Islands PM is accused of bypassing NZ on the islands' China deal discussions.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Should New Zealand invade the Cook Islands?OPINION: There are few non-military options to avoid this attempted secession.10 Feb 01:13 AM
PoliticsWhy is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.09 Feb 11:54 PM
Kahu‘It’s a superpower’: Māori values propel RNZAF leader to historic role in AustraliaIt is the first time a Kiwi has held such a high-ranking role in the RAAF.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: NZ’s elite soldiers were required to ‘look after’ 501s in MIQ"They did not join to do MIQ, but they did it."07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoodbye Herk – RNZAF farewells the HerculesAir Force retires the C-130H Hercules transport aircraft after 60 years in the air.03 Feb 02:47 AM
WorldJD Vance breaks tie to confirm Hegseth as US defence secretaryFormer Fox News co-host has pledged to bring back 'warrior culture' to the Pentagon.25 Jan 04:36 AM
New ZealandRotorua student named top recruit in NZ Army Reserve trainingLeo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.15 Jan 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Our beautiful son': Young Kiwi soldier named as crash victimFamily and the NZ Army have paid tribute to the 20-year-old private.09 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandBomb disposal officers called to Upper Hutt propertyPolice said the explosive - believed to be an old grenade - has been taken away.23 Dec 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ Defence Force admits cost-cutting could affect 'fitness to deploy'The New Zealand Defence force has a budget shortfall of $130 million.22 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuNZDF performers celebrate 20 years of Te Kōnohete in WellingtonNZDF rōpū performs at Te Kōnohete, honours Māori battalions with waiata and haka08 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandNot guilty: RNZAF aviator accused of sexually violating younger colleagueThe aviator said the incident never happened.05 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandRNZAF Leading Aircraftman accused of sexually violating younger colleagueThe aviator said the incident never happened.03 Dec 11:39 PM
PoliticsChina ‘changed the game’: Defence plan impacted as ‘things got worse in world’, Collins saysThe plan has been repeatedly delayed.03 Dec 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Damning report reveals cause of HMNZS Manawanui's sinking off SamoaThe interim Court of Inquiry’s report blames incident on 'human error'.29 Nov 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Secret radioactive waste facility built; neighbours 'horrified' they weren't toldThe Health Ministry argues the facility was built in secret due to 'national security'.26 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessMusk calls for US to replace fighter jets with dronesElon Musk singled out a next-generation fighter jet for criticism.25 Nov 07:57 PM
New ZealandMissing at sea: Mystery surrounds small boat linked to drug importation ringThe international investigation has seen 10 arrested but a small craft is now missing.19 Nov 07:52 PM
New ZealandMan missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force memberIwi have placed a rāhui on the river. 18 Nov 05:56 PM
New ZealandOperation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in DecemberThe Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.18 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandSea Cadet Corps grows thanks to Hamilton warrant officerWarrant Officer Cadet Oliver Evans, 18, wins the Cadet of the Year 2024.15 Nov 05:30 PM
PoliticsArmed forces to fill vacant NZDF security and firefighting roles amid strike actionDefence Minister explains why she thinks it is necessary to invoke rarely-used power.13 Nov 02:47 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strikeAbout 1000 civilian workers have ramped up industrial action in the last week.12 Nov 03:38 AM
New ZealandThe last soldier: Thousands expected to farewell NZ war heroThe funeral and burial services for Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies are to take place today.11 Nov 05:19 PM
OpinionKingi Snelgar: The price of citizenship, lest we forgetOPINION: The Māori Battalion's sacrifices were meant to ensure better treatment back home.09 Nov 11:07 PM
New Zealand'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'The Māori Queen will attend Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies' tangi tomorrow.08 Nov 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Similar to concussion': New brain injury warning to NZDF troops over explosivesBrain damage links to blast waves prompt a warning to military personnel.01 Nov 04:05 PM
New ZealandFlash Floods in Spain and Defence Force Shortages | NZ Herald News UpdateFlash flood toll rises in Spain, NZ suicide prevention controversy, and NZDF recruitment declines.Watch31 Oct 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testingThe ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.27 Oct 04:00 PM
