WorldEurope relieved but 'vigilant' after Trump Greenland climbdownTrump’s U-turn followed a threat to seize Greenland and hit allies with new tariffs.22 Jan 09:53 PM
WellingtonMinister orders review after Wellington Airport bomb scare It comes after a worker claimed protocol was ignored when a potential explosive was found.21 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldPentagon moves to cut US participation in some Nato advisory groupsLatest US move to scale back Washington’s military investment in Europe’s defence.20 Jan 10:52 PM
WellingtonAirport finds practice bomb in luggage, calls Defence Force but doesn't evacuate18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumBusinessRocket Lab shares surge to all-time high as its US military business explodes14 Jan 11:53 PM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ must prepare for the end of the rules-based era08 Jan 04:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumWorldThe tiny Japanese island on the front lines of China’s feudsNew York Times: Residents feel the stress of being caught between geopolitical rivals.31 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldIsrael deploys first laser interception systemDuring the war against Iran, Israel was hit by more than 50 missiles, causing 28 deaths. 28 Dec 07:38 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