New ZealandMinister's words after 'anti-woke' essay won military awardThe essay centres on free speech and rails against diversity and 'woke culture'.07 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandSir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honoursA posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhere will NZ stand in rising tensions between China and other allies?New Zealand could eventually come under real pressure to pick a side.05 May 09:09 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: 50 NZDF personnel have contracted Covid-19 working offshoreThe figure includes those affected by the outbreak in Canada.29 Apr 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMAThe defence force has punished more than 130 personnel for using illegal drugs since 2014.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnlawfully detained: NZDF conducting full inquiry into man's military police kidnap allegationMinister confirms inquiry into "serious" allegation man was kidnapped by military police.17 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ troops to leave Afghanistan after 20 years, 10 Kiwi lives lostNew Zealand troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan by the end of May.16 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Hundreds of Kiwi military staff need psychological check-ups15.6 per cent of those asked said they'd experienced challenging situations.19 Dec 03:48 AM
New ZealandClassified material may halt Defence Force prosecution after NZSAS soldier's deathMore than a year after special forces soldier died in training, prosecution reaches court.16 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandInappropriate: Several soldiers reprimanded after MIQ incidentsThree soldiers were removed from duty, while one was charged for inappropriate behaviour.05 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandMan considers kidnap charges against military police after car incidentMan considering kidnap charges against military police officers who 'detained' him.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force ordered to pay former employee $25000 over dismissalNZDF breached its obligation to treat employee fairly in relation to performance concerns.29 Oct 07:53 AM
New ZealandMosque shooter has last moments on the outside as he leaves Chch for prisonTarrant is handcuffed and surrounded by police and Defence force staff as he's walked on.27 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandMosque attacker arrives in Christchurch ahead of sentencingBrenton Tarrant arrives in Christchurch today ahead of his four-day sentencing hearing.23 Aug 05:22 AM
New Zealand30-year-fight: Apology, payout for ex-soldier left tetraplegic from training exerciseGeorge Nepata has been awarded a confidential payout, believed to be six figures.10 Aug 06:33 PM
New ZealandWomen rescued after five hours in flooded riverThe women are believed to have gone over the Otiria Falls on a kayak and a lilo.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Code of silence' thwarts plan to eliminate military sexual violenceReview of 'Operation Respect' finds fault with project to eliminate sex abuse and assault.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRichlister: Time to rethink the $4 billion Defence budgetEx-military businessman Guy Haddleton wants to see a pandemic strategy from the Govt.29 Jun 05:33 AM
New ZealandNZDF court of inquiry launched after administrator stole $225kPaniparewhakaro Rangiuia embezzled money raised for soldiers' health and wellbeing.24 Jun 05:04 AM
KahuThird of military suffer post-traumatic stress disorder, study findsNeed for support a "timely reminder as we celebrate Anzac Day".23 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandNZ soldiers finally reunited with family after isolationNZ soldiers will have their long-awaited reunion with families after a 2-week isolation.11 Apr 12:58 AM
New ZealandNZ troops based in Camp Taji in Iraq are coming homeForty five NZ troops based in Camp Taji, in Iraq, are back in NZ or on their way home.30 Mar 03:45 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Joint Anzac Day services at Gallipoli cancelledNo decisions have been made yet on domestic Anzac commemorations17 Mar 08:12 PM
New Zealand'If you want a war, we'll give you a war' - NZ faces tough decisions as Iran calls Trump's bluffAnalysis: NZ in difficult position after Iran missile attack on US occupied bases in Iraq.08 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandDefence Force troops to be sent to AustraliaPersonnel and helicopters sent to 'assist our Australian cousins in their time of need'.05 Jan 04:23 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldier believed to be far-right extremist arrested at military campSoldier thought to be part of far-right group focused on 'blood, honour and brotherhood'.18 Dec 06:46 AM
New ZealandRon Mark in scuffle over cowboy hatNZ First MP Ron Mark say a man snatched his Stetson after a few too many drinks.17 Dec 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Reading between the lines of Pacific paperChina is not mentioned in latest Defence paper, but it doesn't need to be.29 Oct 05:42 AM
New ZealandBurnham bombshell: For years NZDF denied 3yo Fatima's death. Until todayThe admissions comes amid a Government probe into an NZ-led raid in Afghanistan.18 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandSecond NZDF officer points to former Minister amid 'cover-up' allegationsTop military brass are facing questions about a file that contradicted the public story.16 Oct 03:39 AM
New Zealand'National security': Minister overrules Whenuapai airbase noise rulingThe Minister says those who buy homes near an airbase need to accept noise.15 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandMariya's battle: NZDF sexual abuse case goes to appealHer High Court claim for $600,000 was dismissed because of the statute of limitations.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan drives old bomb to police stationDunedin man Dennis Hodge called in an old practice mortar bomb yesterday.20 Sep 09:08 PM
