OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Use defence dollars on pestsCOMMENT: Divert some defence money to fighting stink bugs, argues Brian Rudman.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They are all doing us proud' says Ron MarkRon Mark took another minister and National MP with him to Iraq and Afghanistan.12 Feb 05:53 AM
PoliticsCouncils want more investigation, information and helpHorizons and Manawatu councils say more government input is needed02 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Secret agent' appeals convictionsOperationally sensitive equipment was stolen from Whenuapai Air Force base in 2016.31 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandAir Force 'secret agent' convicted of burglary, drug chargesCorporal Richard Graham had little support on return from 'hostile' deployment.30 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandNew toys for our SAS boysNew SAS machines replace ageing fleet that suffered badly in Afghanistan.20 Jan 04:33 AM
New ZealandProblem with the new defence minister's medalsNew Minister of Defence Ron Mark has a problem with the medals he's been wearing.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandKaikoura quake one year on: Wellington picks up the piecesWellington is picking up the pieces a year on from the central NZ quake.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEngine fault stops search for fishermenA Royal NZ Air Force Orion has lost power in one engine but has landed safely.11 Nov 01:10 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister wants Hit & Run briefingRon Mark has asked for briefing on the issues raised in the controversial book Hit & Run.09 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister 'hanging out' to visit Iraq"I'm hanging out to get into Iraq as fast as we can."31 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandNZDF to help search for missing fishermenA NZDF Orion aircraft has been sent to help in the search for three men16 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandNavy veteran wins Parkinson's compo battleVeteran links Parkinson's to navy career13 Oct 06:45 AM
New ZealandArdern: 'We would review NZ in Afghanistan'Jacinda Ardern says she would review New Zealand's contribution to Afghanistan.25 Aug 06:12 AM
New ZealandOperation Burnham: victims to sue govtGovt decision not to hold inquiry into Afghan death claims "unlawful": victims' lawyers.18 Aug 12:25 AM
New ZealandNZ personnel in Guam training exercise"No one wants military confrontation," Bill English says of the increasing tension.09 Aug 11:57 PM
AirlinesDefence chiefs assess Hercules alternativeBrazil's alternative to the Hercules will be shown to Defence VIPs.11 Jul 06:18 AM
New ZealandUS requests NZ to increase its personnel in AfghanistanUS has requested that NZ increase its personnel in Afghanistan from 10 to 12.29 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandMeeting Mark Mitchell, National MPMark Mitchell was a fast-riser in the National government and now wants to lead the party.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Korea has 'evil intent' - BrownleeDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee won't say whether NZ will back intervention in Nth Korea.23 Apr 12:32 AM
WorldDefence giants are the winners in Trump's new 'arms race'It is, in a classic example of American hyperbole, called the "mother of all bombs".22 Apr 10:57 PM
WorldHow terrorism in France impacts electionAn attack three days before the 1st round of the presidential election raises questions.20 Apr 10:26 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: We deserve to know truthCOMMENT: We all deserve to know the truth about the 2010 SAS raids, writes Brian Rudman.04 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Hard to trust Bill EnglishCOMMENT: If he'd seen disturbing footage, surely he'd be duty bound to call an inquiry.03 Apr 08:09 PM
OpinionInquiry into dog death, but not girl's?COMMENT: Why investigate a dog's death, but not that of a child, asks Rachel Smalley03 Apr 06:42 PM
New ZealandReport highlights more NZDF issuesAn internal military review shines spotlight on problems in another big Defence outing.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi troops: why we love being in IraqSenior and junior Kiwi soldiers explain their attraction to serving in Iraq.02 Apr 07:19 AM
New ZealandNZ playing a 'precarious game' - PilgerNZ seems to be "beckoning China as an enemy", Australian journalist John Pilger says.30 Mar 05:43 AM
New ZealandNZDF destroyed evidence on reportEvidence was destroyed supporting Defence Force claims a damning report was inaccurate.27 Mar 10:16 PM
New Zealand'It's dangerous but I'm proud' - Iraq General TahssenIraq general in charge of the war against Isis calls them 'a disease'.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish: Mapp 'doesn't have new info'One of the most damning claims in Nicky Hager's new book has been confirmed.22 Mar 08:24 PM
New ZealandDoubt grows over denial of deathsCredible sources are emerging to confirm civilians were killed during raid in Afghanistan.22 Mar 04:11 PM
New ZealandInside Brownlee's secret Iraq missionAudrey Young gives a first-hand account of visiting Iraq with the Defence Minister.22 Mar 07:20 AM
New ZealandSAS allegations don't appear to be newLabour, Greens and NZ First want an inquiry into claims made in a new book.22 Mar 01:23 AM