OpinionThe Conversation: Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?OPINION: The 2025 Defence Plan includes $9 billion in extra funding over four years.13 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumOpinionPhil O'Reilly: NZ business must rethink how it sees EuropeOPINION: The new Europe is about high-tech, logistics and infrastructure, not agriculture.13 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldUK, France agree on new migrant return scheme amid Channel crisisParis and London will trial returning migrants who arrive via small boats.10 Jul 08:39 PM
PoliticsRevealed: The Govt departments that pushed back on minister's diversity requirements cull06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionShane Te Pou Shane Te Pou: We don't need to be pulled into a 19th-century arms race28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at home27 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandAlmost a third of roles vacant across Army, Air Force and Navy after record attritionLatest data shows nearly 4000 regular force and civilian roles are empty.26 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessCanterbury's aerospace plan aims for $1b industry, 1500 jobs by 2035Canterbury aims to quadruple its aerospace value to over $1 billion annually by 2035.26 Jun 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisIntel report upends victory lap Trump hoped for at NatoNYT analysis: The leak was particularly damaging because it came from inside the Pentagon.24 Jun 11:38 PM
AnalysisTrump’s approach to military action: A hard punch and a fast exitAnalysis: US President wanted to see a sharp turn towards diplomacy with Iran.24 Jun 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCanada and EU pull together as America pushes them awayNew York Times: US allies are moving towards being less dependent on America.23 Jun 09:54 PM
World'Coalition of murderers': Zelensky condemns latest Russian attacksSeven people were killed, six in Kyiv and one in Bila Tserkva.23 Jun 08:43 AM
LiveNew ZealandListen: Luxon, Peters to speak on US-Iran conflict as NZ deploys plane to Middle EastPM Chris Luxon hasn't yet stated his position on the US actions in Iran.22 Jun 07:36 PM
New Zealand'Scale of need': NZ commits $16m to Ukraine as conflict endures$8 million will go to Nato and UK-led funds for military assistance.22 Jun 05:56 PM
PoliticsGovt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle EastLabour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law. 22 Jun 02:56 AM
WorldIsrael strikes dozens of Tehran targets in aggressive overnight raidsMore than 60 fighter jets hit alleged missile production sites in Tehran.20 Jun 08:29 AM
WorldWhy Trump's 'Golden Dome' defence plan raises global security concernsTrump’s defence system plan aims to be operational by 2029.19 Jun 07:29 PM
PoliticsAs Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in BeijingThe Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.19 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldRussian strikes on Kyiv kill 28, wound more than 130 in major assaultDozens of drones culminate in one of the deadliest attacks of the war.18 Jun 06:59 PM
World'Terrible lie': Defence counters claims in mushroom murder trialBarrister says prosecutors focused on messages to undermine Erin Patterson's family ties.18 Jun 08:02 AM
WorldMilestone move: Taiwan's submarine programme advances amid challengesThe 80m submarine features US combat systems and torpedoes.18 Jun 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecurity expert acknowledges theft risk at radioactive waste site The facility stores radioactive waste near NZDF assets in Manawatu.16 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldAnalysis: Aukus shift amid fears US stretched thin and China has naval edgeChina’s naval fleet now outnumbers that of the United States, with more than 370 vessels.15 Jun 06:00 PM
PoliticsExclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card listThe PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.15 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Potentially catastrophic' – Luxon speaks after Israel conducts ‘pre-emptive strike’ on IranThe Prime Minister will visit China before heading to the Nato summit in Europe. 13 Jun 01:11 AM
WorldMushroom poisoning murder-accused grilled on eighth and final day in witness boxErin Patterson denied making a sixth mushroom meal for her husband, saying it was extra.12 Jun 07:15 AM
WorldAustralia ‘confident’ in US nuclear sub deal despite reviewThe Aukus deal aims to counter China's growing military power.12 Jun 05:55 AM
New ZealandCollins downplays reports of Aukus reviewThe US has told Australia it needs to significantly boost its defence spending.12 Jun 01:43 AM
New ZealandSoldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sexJudge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning. 12 Jun 12:19 AM
