New ZealandNZ Defence Force: 200 civilian staff opt for voluntary redundancyStaff "utterly shocked" at news and say security at NZ's borders could be threatened.19 Sep 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAukus celebrates birthday as NZ continues to deliberate involvementIt's Aukus' third birthday, but NZ is no closer to making up its mind on the deal.18 Sep 06:45 AM
New ZealandNZDF lands new ‘workhorse’ C-130J HerculesGovernment ministers got a close-up look at the Defence Force’s new C-130J Hercules.10 Sep 07:23 AM
New ZealandRSA expels former president for medal cheatingBruce Blackburn has one month to consider an appeal after Rolleston RSA decision.06 Sep 05:13 AM
New Zealand'I was a total loser': How boot camp changed one man's lifeRhys Delamare backs boot camps to transform troubled youth.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stolen valour': Former RSA president accused of wearing medals he didn’t earnThe former president was photographed at official events wearing medals he had not earned.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefsDefence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Aug 11:51 PM
Politics‘Increasing’ threats to NZ security, ministry warns, as Collins appoints new defence chiefsThe defence chiefs will be in place as the country faces a complex global environment.27 Aug 10:38 PM
EmploymentVeterans, troops in race against time to get rugby team to Invictus GamesTroops and vets likely to need business and public support to afford wheelchairs.26 Aug 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTop defence contractors set to rake in record cash after orders soarFinancial Times: Growing cash flows spark debate about how industry will spend billions.26 Aug 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relationsOPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Safety of Australians’ trumps Luxon’s calls for fairness on 501s debateLuxon did manage to come away from the meeting with a few wins.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAfter 23 years in Las Vegas, Jason Walbridge returns as new SkyCity chief executiveProud Kiwi and gaming specialist who served five years in the New Zealand Army.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot campsChildren's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF joins US military exercises deploying AI for ‘kill chains’The Pentagon has been pushing for allies to get on board to counter China.01 Aug 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWarnings of ‘catastrophic conflict’ by Australian Aukus scepticNZ advised to co-operate militarily with Australia but not under Aukus.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandEuropean air forces' planes touch downAir force personnel from Spain, Germany and France are visiting Base Ōhakea.24 Jul 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: New SkyCity CEO starts; NZ’s highest outdoor office gardenMichael Ahearne has gone. Now ex-army officer Jason Walbridge has returned from Las Vegas.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Lange: You cannot speak of NZ now without my involvement in what it has becomeREPRISED: A one-on-one interview with the incomparable David Lange.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force cuts: ‘We’re already operating on the smell of an oily rag’No pay rises for NZDF staff amid budget crisis.17 Jul 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: International politics a complex game – but Luxon has a trump cardOPINION: It is a testing time – including for Luxon.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo funding for Ōhakea planned upgradesUpgrades of $2m for the Air Force base have been put on ice.02 Jul 08:54 PM
PoliticsLuxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'Law and order will be the Government's focus.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSoldier allegedly called superior a 'ballbag' after groping women at boozy function'I could visibly see that she was uncomfortable' bar staffer said about woman he touched.01 Jul 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armiesFinancial Times: With troop numbers in decline, what might make more people serve?26 Jun 08:03 AM
New Zealand'Slayer of all slayers': Tributes flow for dead Gisborne fishermenGisborne Mayor Rehette Stolz said the men were loved, well respected and will be missed.26 Jun 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermenA police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.25 Jun 07:26 PM
KahuVietnam, Malaya and Korea veterans tell of health 'injustices'A five-year study will be presented to support military claim.24 Jun 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next yearFinancial Times: Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon costs just 20c per use.23 Jun 08:55 PM
New ZealandWhat it's like inside the PM's planeWith the NZDF's 757s past their best-before date, what are they like inside?20 Jun 11:24 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludesMinisters have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.20 Jun 06:59 AM
BusinessLuxon and Japanese PM strike intel-sharing deal as Putin visits North KoreaNZ and Japan to work more closely on defence.19 Jun 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debateOPINION: Also in today's letters – rubbish council comms; that NZDF plane versus ferries.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'We cannot just be an observer' - Luxon keen to up ante on defencePM wants to NZ and Japan to share more intelligence and defence capability.19 Jun 03:42 AM