WorldNorth Korea fires missiles after US operation to oust MaduroKim Jong Un has ordered missile output boosted by 250% at key weapons plants.04 Jan 03:13 AM
WorldUS forces capture Venezuela's leader after 'large scale strike'US President Donald Trump says US forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country. Video / AFPWatch03 Jan 06:38 PM
WorldTrump says US will 'run' Venezuela until 'safe' transitionThe US President spoke to media after a US military operation to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from the country. Video / AFPWatch03 Jan 06:27 PM
PremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Bondi terror, soft policing and why NZ needs a new security plan19 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton sailor back for Christmas after 307 days at sea with HMNZS Aotearoa15 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warshipsThe Royal New Zealand Navy vessel was helping enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.07 Dec 11:22 PM
WorldBenin government says it ‘foiled’ coup attemptPresident Patrice Talon, 67, is safe as troops say the situation is under control.07 Dec 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumDynamic BusinessFinance Minister warns global AI bust could trigger NZ’s next shockHer $9.5b annual debt interest bill mirrors new defence spending commitments.05 Dec 03:00 AM
WorldMilitary drones flew towards Zelenskyy’s plane as it approached DublinThe drones reached the Ukrainian President's flight path but his plane landed early.04 Dec 10:25 PM
AnalysisCan the West trust India?India’s imports of Russian oil jumped from 2.5% before the war to 35% last year.04 Dec 08:49 PM
WorldRussia's Putin in India for defence, trade talksVladimir Putin's first India visit since the Ukraine war spotlights defence deals.04 Dec 07:16 PM
WorldGerman President gets royal welcome on UK state visitThe visit showcases a new UK-Germany defence pact and July friendship treaty.03 Dec 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisFor Trump, Hegseth’s take-no-prisoners approach is a growing liabilityNYT analysis: US President sounded keen to distance himself from the Defence Secretary.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'One of the biggest agreements': Hamilton VR firm lands global defence dealCompany-X’s VR training is already used by the Royal New Zealand Navy.01 Dec 03:02 AM
WorldIsrael hits Hezbollah targets a year after ceasefireLebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the truce has become 'one-sided'.27 Nov 06:33 PM
New Zealand'Totally unsuitable': Inside the NZDF's crumbling housing conditionsThe $2.5b plan aims to fix decades of decay in defence housing and bases.26 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsGovt pledges $4b for Devonport Naval Base in major upgrade of flood-prone, mouldy defence estateThe Defence Force warns 70% of its infrastructure has less than 20 years of working life.25 Nov 08:30 PM
WorldGenerals sacked over Hamas attack failuresPublic pressure grows on Benjamin Netanyahu to allow an independent inquiry.24 Nov 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpy whistleblowers speak, breaking 30 years' silenceTheir concerns include health and safety risks in first known use of whistleblower law.23 Nov 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudith Collins confirms KC probe found no wrongdoing by senior NZDF officerThe complaint was lodged in 2023 but a formal inquiry didn't start until July 2025.22 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: What the new Defence Force planes will look likeThe Airbus A321XLR planes are set to replace the Boeing 757 fleet.21 Nov 07:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Luxon may be the one minister in the wrong roleOPINION: Voters have lost confidence in National’s ability to handle almost anything.20 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGeoffrey Miller: As Saudi Crown Prince visits Washington, what’s NZ’s strategy for the Gulf?OPINION: New Zealand’s relations with the Gulf have waxed and waned over the years.18 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeFran O'Sullivan: Musk’s space-based AI challenge meets new era of pragmatismElon Musk plans orbiting AI data centres powered by constant solar energy.18 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldNetanyahu slams ‘extremist’ Israeli West Bank settlersAt least 10 settler homes were demolished during clashes in Gush Etzion.17 Nov 10:21 PM
WorldSuspect charged over deadly Delhi car bombing that killed at least 10The NIA says the car bomb killed 10, though hospitals report at least 12 dead.17 Nov 06:17 PM
ChristchurchNZ Army soldier faces court-martial over allegations he strangled former partnerOne incident allegedly occurred during a Halloween party at the soldiers’ bar at Burnham.16 Nov 11:30 PM
WorldRoyal Navy’s crucial support ships stuck in portAll three RFA amphibious support vessels are currently out of action.16 Nov 09:34 PM
