New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Calls for embassy in Kiev as sensitive talks to retrieve body continueCalls come after fears body remains in Russian hands.29 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine 'a warrior till the end'NZDF says off-duty soldier's leave request didn't mention Ukraine travel plans.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine didn't tell family he was going to fightFamily pays tribute to soldier killed in frontline firefight with Russian forces.25 Aug 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is namedThe soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.24 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandNZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partnerFormer soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.12 Jul 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: NZ military quietly buying dozens of recon drones in $100m projectWeaponised drones don't seem part of the package, but the NZDF is not ruling them out.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAussie sailor says she was drugged, raped while serving with NZ NavyWhen she reported it years later, she was told nothing could be done.16 May 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Sir Robert Gillies': Last Māori Battalion member receives knighthoodHis whānau, dignitaries and other Defence Force personnel witnessed the historic ceremony.04 May 09:23 PM
New ZealandNZDF lands in Europe to support international aid for UkrainePersonnel is working to make sure equipment donations are those that are needed.03 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandExpert: What NZ's lethal military support for Ukraine meansIt is the most significant military effort in Europe since Bosnian War in mid-1990s.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern blacklisted by RussiaRussia has blacklisted every New Zealand MP, and the heads of defence.08 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Multilateral approach': Mahuta's response on sending aid to UkraineForeign Affairs Minister will not say whether NZ's assistance will include lethal aid.07 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour: 'Send our missile launchers to Ukraine'Act Party leader claims New Zealand the "weakest link in the West".21 Mar 06:54 PM
New ZealandOver 200 Navy personnel isolating after outbreak, dozens infectedSo far, 65 Navy personnel have tested positive for Covid-19.01 Mar 05:43 AM
WorldPutin poised to unleash 'father of all bombs' in Ukraine conflictIt's one of war's most brutal weapons - pulling oxygen out of the air.26 Feb 04:46 AM
New ZealandDefence Force facing fresh cover-up claim over infamous NZSAS raidChief Ombudsman warns of serious concerns over missing information.24 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandRiot police move in on protesters again after violent clashesIt follows an early morning police operation to further reduce the protest's perimeter.22 Feb 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Defence, security, climate change loom larger than CovidOPINION: NZ is dangerously isolated and has less international influence than ever before.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRNZAF 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.'17 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandNZDF concedes civilians felt 'detained' by military police, changes policy to improve practiceCourt agrees civilians felt 'detained' by military police who have no power over public24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence contractors upgrading NZDF warships locked in legal battleCanadian contractors blaming each other for delays and cost blowouts.19 Oct 04:49 AM
New ZealandPetition calls for help Afghans facing 'systematic murder and execution'"They were brave and took a risk to support us".13 Oct 05:00 AM
World'Full scale invasion': Taiwan warns China could attack in three yearsChiu Kuo-cheng said military tensions between Taipei and Beijing were at a 40-year high.06 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandEscape from Kabul; Most NZDF crew back in NZ after 'chaotic' evacuationThe majority of Defence Force staff have now returned to New Zealand.06 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandKabul falls: Could private contractors extract NZ's interpreters left behind?Extraction teams could get people across land borders.01 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandFall of Kabul: Five Eyes military intelligence never saw it comingSudden collapse of Afghanistan military caught everyone out, says NZDF chief.31 Aug 03:38 AM
New ZealandFirst Kiwis evacuated from Kabul arriving home todayPartner nations flew the Kiwis out of Kabul airport - the scene of chaos and death.23 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandMercy dash to Kabul: NZ military plane leaves for evacuation missionNZDF would not confirm whether any special forces operatives were on board.19 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ baseBamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".18 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe fall of Kabul: Who is NZ leaving behind?"I am shocked the NZ Government will not help me," says interpreter fearing for his life.18 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Skill Fade': MIQ watch has left NZDF compromised to major disastersWith troops staffing quarantine facilities, they are unable to deploy elsewhere at speed.12 Aug 07:04 PM
New ZealandGovt urgently reviewing cases of Afghan interpretersImmigration Minister Kris Faafoi says they're looking at the "emerging issue".12 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandAfghans who worked with NZ fear deadly reprisals as Taliban closes inA group of 38 Afghan civilians who helped the New Zealand war effort plead for help.31 Jul 02:57 AM
KahuTaranaki Whānui members occupy land near Mt Crawford prisonMembers protesting what they claim to be zero consultation in development discussions.09 Jul 02:41 AM
