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Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs
Defence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark Mitchell
Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies
Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.
Giant kiwi monument made by WWI soldiers restored in the UK
Pilots dropped 100 tonnes of chalk in order to restore the massive monument.
Te Pāti Māori wants Aotearoa to be the Switzerland of the South Pacific
John Tamihere says the New Zealand Defence Force should be a peackeeping force.
NZDF personnel warned after signing up with China-linked South African flight school
The warning involves four New Zealanders.
Former NZ soldier fighting on frontline in Ukraine
The Defence Force said the man was believed to have left the New Zealand Army years ago.
Grandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised
Pasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.
'Strategic competition', climate change major defence threats as review panel announced
Comes as Defence Annual Report notes the threat of China-US geostrategic competition.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Calls for embassy in Kiev as sensitive talks to retrieve body continue
Calls come after fears body remains in Russian hands.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine 'a warrior till the end'
NZDF says off-duty soldier's leave request didn't mention Ukraine travel plans.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine didn't tell family he was going to fight
Family pays tribute to soldier killed in frontline firefight with Russian forces.
'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is named
The soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.
NZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partner
Former soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.
Revealed: NZ military quietly buying dozens of recon drones in $100m project
Weaponised drones don't seem part of the package, but the NZDF is not ruling them out.
Aussie sailor says she was drugged, raped while serving with NZ Navy
When she reported it years later, she was told nothing could be done.
'Sir Robert Gillies': Last Māori Battalion member receives knighthood
His whānau, dignitaries and other Defence Force personnel witnessed the historic ceremony.
NZDF lands in Europe to support international aid for Ukraine
Personnel is working to make sure equipment donations are those that are needed.
Expert: What NZ's lethal military support for Ukraine means
It is the most significant military effort in Europe since Bosnian War in mid-1990s.
Jacinda Ardern blacklisted by Russia
Russia has blacklisted every New Zealand MP, and the heads of defence.
'Multilateral approach': Mahuta's response on sending aid to Ukraine
Foreign Affairs Minister will not say whether NZ's assistance will include lethal aid.
David Seymour: 'Send our missile launchers to Ukraine'
Act Party leader claims New Zealand the "weakest link in the West".
Over 200 Navy personnel isolating after outbreak, dozens infected
So far, 65 Navy personnel have tested positive for Covid-19.
Putin poised to unleash 'father of all bombs' in Ukraine conflict
It's one of war's most brutal weapons - pulling oxygen out of the air.
Defence Force facing fresh cover-up claim over infamous NZSAS raid
Chief Ombudsman warns of serious concerns over missing information.
Riot police move in on protesters again after violent clashes
It follows an early morning police operation to further reduce the protest's perimeter.
Richard Prebble: Defence, security, climate change loom larger than Covid
OPINION: NZ is dangerously isolated and has less international influence than ever before.
RNZAF Hercules aid flight to Tonga delayed due to ash on runway
'An air drop option was considered, but was not the preference of the Tongan authorities.'