New ZealandAoraki/Mt Cook search on hold and Sevu Reece discharged without conviction | NZ Herald News UpdateThe search for three missing climbers on Aoraki/Mt Cook remains on hold and Sevu Reece has been discharged without conviction following an incident at a Cup Day party last year.Watch03 Dec 06:16 PM
New ZealandDefence Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strikeAbout 1000 civilian workers have ramped up industrial action in the last week.12 Nov 03:38 AM
New ZealandFlash Floods in Spain and Defence Force Shortages | NZ Herald News UpdateFlash flood toll rises in Spain, NZ suicide prevention controversy, and NZDF recruitment declines.Watch31 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins speaks with Ryan BridgeDefence Minister Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge from Nato Defence Ministers' meeting in Brussels. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch18 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandWatch: Underwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in SamoaUnderwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa shows a slow diesel leak from an engine room pipe and vent which is causing a slight sheen on the sea’s surface.Watch16 Oct 08:44 PM
New ZealandFocus: Defence Minister Judith Collins gives update on sinking of HMNZS ManawanuiThe HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after fire took hold of the listing vessel, which ran aground near Upolu, Samoa.Watch06 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefsDefence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Aug 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agenciesNicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force cuts: ‘We’re already operating on the smell of an oily rag’No pay rises for NZDF staff amid budget crisis.17 Jul 05:42 PM
New ZealandFake blood splattered inside Defence House in protest actionPeace Action Wellington says two protesters were arrested.25 Jun 09:57 PM
PoliticsWatch live: Govt pledges $571m for Defence Force pay, helicopter and vehicle upgradesThe new spend includes more than $100m of cuts to the NZDF and the Defence Ministry.09 May 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The treatment of our military veterans is a disgrace and must be urgently addressedEDITORIAL: We must look after our old soldiers.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rundown house and broken plane embarrassing look for Luxon and NZ on global stageUrgent fixes are needed before more international reputational damage is done.07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departmentsJust how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGiant kiwi monument made by WWI soldiers restored in the UKPilots dropped 100 tonnes of chalk in order to restore the massive monument.01 Oct 05:17 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori wants Aotearoa to be the Switzerland of the South PacificJohn Tamihere says the New Zealand Defence Force should be a peackeeping force.07 Aug 07:03 PM
New ZealandNZDF personnel warned after signing up with China-linked South African flight schoolThe warning involves four New Zealanders.13 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandFormer NZ soldier fighting on frontline in UkraineThe Defence Force said the man was believed to have left the New Zealand Army years ago.13 Nov 04:59 AM
TalanoaGrandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognisedPasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.14 Oct 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Strategic competition', climate change major defence threats as review panel announcedComes as Defence Annual Report notes the threat of China-US geostrategic competition.13 Oct 10:38 PM
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
