PremiumPremiumBusinessRocket Lab shares surge to all-time high as its US military business explodesKiwi-American firm takes its seat at the top table.14 Jan 11:53 PM
WorldSouth Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-leader YoonProsecutors say Yoon's martial law bid threatened democracy nationwide.13 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldGermany plans Nato mission to protect GreenlandBritish troops could be part of ‘Arctic Sentry’ operation to deter US threats.12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ must prepare for the end of the rules-based era08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Bondi terror, soft policing and why NZ needs a new security planOPINION: Terror’s ‘nasty creep’ brings antisemitism and activism closer to our shores.19 Dec 10:00 PM
WorldThe Nato-style security guarantees designed to stop Putin striking againAmerican jets and missiles based in Nato states could strike if Russia breaches a truce.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton sailor back for Christmas after 307 days at sea with HMNZS AotearoaAmra-Maree Simek has served on three Navy ships since joining in 2020.15 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldDistrust of Trump, fear of China propels new political force in TaiwanIt reflects growing fears that Washington would not help in a war over the island.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom chips to security: China is getting much of what it wants from USNew York Times: Trump Administration adopting a less hawkish, more pragmatic approach.14 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCongress set to reinforce Europe and NatoLawmakers are explicitly moving in the opposite direction to the Trump Administration.10 Dec 08:46 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
