TechnologyUS snaps up kiwi military technologyNew Zealand's top military science secrets are attracting million-dollar investments from allied defence forces.17 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMarie Leadbeater: Defence ties with Indonesia valued over Timor Leste justice16 years after her last visit, former spokesperson for the Auckland East Timor Independence Committee Marie Leadbeater finds it a study in contrasts.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWages of NZ troops not tax-exemptThe government is taxing the salaries of Kiwi troops deployed to Taji to help train Iraqi soldiers.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAt the end of the RainbowThis week marks the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior off Marsden Wharf. We take a look back.07 Jul 05:37 PM
New ZealandTop US military commander visits NZThe United State's top Pacific military commander is in New Zealand on his first visit in the role and will hold talks with the Prime Minister and Chief of Defence Force.06 Jul 02:19 AM
New ZealandBrownlee unaware of police shootingNew Zealand Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee was unaware the Singapore hotel he was inside for an Asia-Pacific security summit was put in lockdown.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi troops settling at their Iraq baseThe Defence Force says New Zealand soldiers have settled into their base in Taji, Iraq, and have started training local troops to fight the so-called Islamic State.22 May 03:20 AM
AirlinesA400m money-pit in crisis after crashEurope's most expensive defence program, the A400M has one advantage keeping it going: it's too big to fail.14 May 04:16 AM
AirlinesAirbus A400M grounded after fatal crashAir forces across Europe grounded the military aircraft after one crashed near Seville, Spain, killing four people.13 May 04:22 AM
New ZealandGallipoli hero survived bullying, sexual assaultThe New Zealand hero of Gallipoli James Waddell stood less than 5ft 3 but heroes don’t come much bigger.24 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandIndependent investigations necessaryHaving military deaths only investigated in-house raises suspicions that this is a convenient way of closing down investigation and criticism - Labour.16 Apr 10:48 PM
New ZealandDefence Minister tight-lipped over IraqLabour has attacked the degree of secrecy about the preparation of a New Zealand troop deployment to Iraq.31 Mar 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Pattern of secrecy' criticisedLabour has attacked the degree of secrecy about the preparation of a New Zealand troop deployment to Iraq.31 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesGovt nixes airline’s link planDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee has clipped the wings of a fledgling regional airline before it can get off the ground.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi troops off to IraqNZ soldiers training Iraqi troops near Baghdad will not be taking a "them-and-us" view of the Iraqis but a partnership approach.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand16 trainers among 106 NZDF staffThe deployment of 106 Defence Force personnel to a military base in Iraq will include just 16 trainers, the New Zealand Defence Force chief confirmed yesterday.24 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: NZ must keep heavy airlift capabilityReplacing ageing military equipment is often fearsomely expensive.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey: NZ not going to Iraq to 'wave its flag'Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand is not considering an Iraq deployment to “wave its flag” or please its American allies, but to play an important role in forcing back the “reprehensible” Islamic State.17 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandIraq asks NZ troops for supportIraq has issued a general invitation to the international community for support, the country's foreign minister says.13 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandLabour's cheaper leadership raceLabour's leadership contest roadshow carried less of a punch to the taxpayer's wallet than the last runoff in 2013, according to newly released list of MPs' expenses.12 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandMilitary obligation 'price we pay'Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand's likely military contribution to the fight against Islamic State "is the price of the club" that New Zealand belongs to.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir Force P3 Orion has mission extended in Gulf of ArabiaThe Royal New Zealand Air Force P3 Orion aircraft which has been supporting counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Arabia has had its mission extended for another year.21 Nov 05:21 AM
New ZealandDrones set to guard coastThe armed forces look set to increasingly rely on drones to defend New Zealand.06 Sep 05:00 PM
