New ZealandHated army rifles unlikely to be soldArmy bosses say it's "unlikely" that 9,000 assault rifles, hated by Kiwi soldiers for being under-powered and unreliable, will be sold to other militaries.20 Jun 03:53 AM
New ZealandWhy bombs shook AucklandThe right mix of weather conditions carried the effects of 500lb bomb explosions from north of Auckland, shaking homes and rattling eardrums in Devonport, 70km away.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Air Force chief namedAir Commodore Mike Yardley will be the new Chief of Air Force, when Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell leaves the Defence Force next month after a distinguished 41-year career.24 Mar 10:19 PM
New ZealandVeterans 'callously' treatedTwo brothers seriously injured in botched Defence Force exercises believe New Zealand's service personnel are being hung out to dry by the country's law makers.18 Dec 06:23 AM
New ZealandSAS soldier can keep army jobAn SAS soldier has been fined $4700 at a court martial in Auckland this afternoon for stealing service property, but can remain in the Army.12 Dec 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Poor' SAS soldiers used discarded US gear, court martial toldA staff sergeant in the SAS has told a court martial about how surplus United States military equipment, including a truck, was used by New Zealand armed forces in Afghanistan.12 Dec 06:48 AM
New ZealandOne charge against SAS soldier withdrawnOne of the charges against a SAS soldier facing a court martial has been withdrawn this morning.11 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandSAS man 'didn't know guns were Army's'A SAS soldier accused of stealing service property didn't know the gun accessories were owned by the Army, his defence lawyer told a court martial today.11 Dec 02:09 AM
New ZealandA new face to lead NZ's armed forcesMajor-General Tim Keating has been named the new Chief of Defence Force.09 Dec 10:20 PM
New ZealandCompo for choppersThe replacement fleet of tactical air force helicopters is almost three years behind schedule - forcing its European manufacturer to compensate the New Zealand Government for the delay.07 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandNew figures surprise injured brothersThe Defence Force has paid out half a million dollars to other claimants during the 16 years that two badly injured brothers have been fighting for compensation.10 Sep 03:32 AM
New ZealandDefence cuts may be delayedCuts to Defence Force spending could be delayed by up to two years, Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says.12 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandNZDF release footage of fatal attackDetails of a Defence Force inquiry into fatal attacks in Afghanistan have been released this afternoon, along with footage of one of the incidents.13 Jun 04:11 AM
New ZealandNZDF to present findings of inquiry into fatal incidents todayThe Defence Force will today present the findings of a Court of Inquiry into two incidents which resulted in the deaths of five New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan last year.12 Jun 09:57 PM
New ZealandBrothers battle for compoTwo brothers who suffered horrific injuries in army training accidents could be nearing the end of their long battle for compensation. (WARNING: Graphic image)29 May 05:33 AM
New ZealandAfghan President meets NZ Governor-GeneralNew Zealand's Governor-General Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman were among a group of dignitaries who met Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul.03 Apr 10:06 PM
New ZealandCourt martial for army officerA New Zealand Army officer charged with beating a fellow soldier has appeared before a court martial this morning at Linton Army Camp.25 Mar 06:23 AM
New ZealandMinister rejects talk of low moraleDefence Minister Jonathan Coleman rejected suggestions the non-combat deaths of defence force personnel were linked to low morale.21 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily want open inquestSome family members of Corporal Douglas Hughes say they want an open inquest to satisfy their questions over the soldier's death.04 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandCoroner had attacked gay marriageThe coroner who declined a full inquest into the suicide of a gay soldier is a Mormon church elder who attacked same-sex marriage in a submission to Parliament, saying it was an unnecessary "social experiment".03 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCobbers keep navy afloatThe New Zealand navy is relying on Australian sailors to keep it afloat as skilled crew leave in droves for higher-paid jobs across the Tasman.07 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Air Force training aircraft to be soughtThe Defence Ministry is about to begin seeking tenders for new training aircraft for the Air Force.06 Dec 10:54 PM
