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
OpinionEditorial: World War I's first casualty gets his dueFor generations that have not known war, our stories from exactly a century ago are an insight into what it would be like.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSon died 'playing game he loved'The parents of a soldier who died after suffering head injuries during a game of rugby league at Linton Military Camp say he died playing a game he loved.07 Aug 03:10 AM
New ZealandNZ troops train in QueenslandNew Zealand troops are honing their warfighting skills alongside Australian and United States personnel in Australia, the Defence Force says.27 Jul 01:50 AM
OpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: The Kim Dotcom wrecking ball rolls onThe Kim Dotcom wrecking ball keeps swinging and this time former Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman is in its path, writes David Fisher.25 Jul 04:44 AM
New ZealandFBI and Dotcom: Coleman told earlierJonathan Coleman knew the FBI was interested in Kim Dotcom before his officials granted the tycoon residency - a revelation which has led to accusations he misled the public.24 Jul 08:30 PM
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
