New ZealandSuppliers line up to provide air force kitOur next military transport could be built by Kawasaki. And the aircraft which patrol our maritime borders could come off the same factory line.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpy base secrets left in the openDetails of the construction of the top secret spy base at Tangimoana were filed with Archives New Zealand with no security rating.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic sector heads: How much are they paid?The new State Services Commissioner was once one of the highest paid public servants but is now promising a "conservative approach" to pay rises for chief executives.13 Dec 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Unusual' seismic activity prompts Govt reminderGovt says a public message about unusual seismic activity under the North Island was not a cause for alarm.01 Dec 04:24 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Defence needs to start on home frontCOMMENT: Three major shakes in South Island in the last six years, have highlighted how the enemy we are most likely to have to front is the one within.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrownlee accused of 'vilifying' scientistActing Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has been accused of vilifying a Geonet scientist who spoke out about the need for a better tsunami warning system in New Zealand.21 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandGovt backs decision not to 'red zone' WgtnActing Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has defended the Wellington City Council's decision to declare the CBD safe so quickly after Monday's quake.18 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandLive: More evacuations in capitalQuestions are being asked about why key government buildings in Wellington have been impacted so badly, as concerns about more buildings emerge.16 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandBrownlee's $20b defence spending planReplacing the Anzac frigates is likely to be the most challenging capability choice facing future Governments, says Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee.16 Nov 06:44 AM
New ZealandGovt urged to fund 24/7 warning systemThe Government is being urged to fund an around-the-clock monitoring and warning system for earthquakes and tsunamis in New Zealand.16 Nov 06:44 AM
New ZealandQuake upgraded from 7.5 to 7.8 magnitudeThe change means aftershocks may be larger in magnitude for a longer period of time.16 Nov 04:46 AM
New ZealandA picture of devastationNew aerial photos show there is much work to be done after Monday's 7.8 quake.15 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandBrownlee: Cost of quake to be billionsActing Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says the cost of the earthquakes was still to emerge, but it would be in the billions of dollars.15 Nov 08:59 PM
New ZealandQuake latest: What you need to knowThe Clarence River has burst its banks, with residents being told to move to high ground immediately, as aftershocks continue to rock the country.14 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandGerry Brownlee confirms casualtiesThere are casualties following this morning's quakes, acting Civil Defence minister Gerry Brownlee says.13 Nov 03:48 PM
New ZealandWinning design for war memorial revealedA French memorial will be added to the War Memorial Park in Wellington after a winning design was chosen from 43 entries.11 Nov 08:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis in Iraq to train armed policeNew Zealand troops have approval to work at three bases but could be sent to other bases says Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee.04 Nov 03:43 AM
New ZealandNZ deployment to Sinai renewed until 2018A peacekeeping deployment to Sinai has been renewed until 2018 despite earlier concerns about terrorist attacks.12 Oct 04:40 AM
New Zealand'We listened' on repatriation - KeyPrime Minister John Key has told an RSA national council meeting that the Government has listened to criticism over its policy not to repatriate the bodies of some soldiers killed overseas.09 Oct 09:52 PM
PoliticsGovt backs down on repatriation policyUp to 100 New Zealand soldiers' bodies could be brought home from overseas, after the Government confirmed it was reviewing its policy on repatriation.05 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandNew Navy tanker to cost $493 millionThe Government is to buy a $493 million naval tanker which will be custom-made for use in the Antarctic.18 Jul 02:41 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: Key u-turns to get Crusher on his casePrime Minister John Key has done so many u-turns this week he is in danger of coming to the attention of his boyracer-car-crushing minister Judith Collins.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandUS thank NZ for extending its deployment in IraqUS Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has thanked the New Zealand Government for agreeing to extend its deployment to Iraq21 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandAndrew Little: We'll bring them homeLabour leader Andrew Little says he will withdraw New Zealand troops from Iraq if his party is elected to power next year.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettKey walks line between world and NZCOMMENT: For those who travelled to Taji with PM, his decision to extend the deployment of 120 troops to train Iraqi forces had a sense of inevitability.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ to extend its deployment in IraqThe non-combat deployment in the battle against the Islamic State had been set to finish early next year, but would now last until November 2018.20 Jun 04:22 AM
New ZealandKey confident Kiwi troops in Taji are safePrime Minister John Key says he remains confident New Zealand troops based at Taji are as safe as they can be despite a car bomb outside the military compound yesterday.09 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandExplosion near Camp Taji, all Kiwis fineAn explosion has occurred within two to three kilometres of Camp Taji in northern Baghdad where 106 NZ Defence Force personnel are currently deployed.09 Jun 09:49 AM
New ZealandInside NZ's new SAS training facilityExplosions rang out as the New Zealand Defence Force's new $46 million battle training facility was opened in Auckland this morning.08 Apr 03:47 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Brownlee has Defence Force in his sightsIf Goff wants to be well-informed, maybe he should ask Brownlee for a briefing too, writes Audrey Young.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence bosses barely scrape pass markDefence bosses have barely scraped a pass mark from their minister Gerry Brownlee because of their poor-quality, slow advice.11 Feb 06:02 AM
New ZealandCabinet approves $59m rifle purchaseThe Defence Force chose a rifle made by US manufacturer Lewis Machine and Tools (LMT) out of eight possible contenders.07 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandNZ's role in Isis fight under reviewDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee has launched a high-level review of New Zealand troops' role in the fight against Isis.05 Dec 03:19 AM
