PremiumPremiumAucklandSecretive $4.2m church deal leaves single private home overlooking Navy base, warshipsThe last privately-owned clifftop home has a CV of $4.775m and seven bathrooms.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu Whakatāne evacuations praised as 'well‑founded' after stormAbout 270 Ōhope and Thornton homes were evacuated ahead of peak tides. 14 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandInside four secret missions where NZSAS soldiers risked everything in KabulThe Afghanistan missions are detailed in a new book by Ron Crosby about the elite force.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for man missing after falling overboard on Fiordland lake18 Mar 11:51 PM
PremiumNew ZealandBig tech, big laughs and a few tears at the Tauranga Business Awards13 Mar 03:06 AM
Business'World-class talent': Defence drone pioneer named Tauranga Business of the Year12 Mar 07:04 PM
New ZealandAir Force Hercules going to the Middle EastThe C-130J Hercules getting loaded up at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai. Video / John WeekesWatch06 Mar 07:13 PM
AucklandUncertainty over Kaimanawa horse muster amid fears for future of herdKHH says 149 animals must be rehomed in 2026 or the herd could exceed 1000 in three years.05 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandKaimanawa horses’ future uncertain as muster delayed amid DoC NZDF talksDoC and the NZDF confirmed no date has been set for a 2026 muster, but denied any dispute.Watch04 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessTauranga robotics company to supply NZ Defence Force with dronesThe air, land and sea drones will be trialled by the Army and the Navy.25 Feb 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Army initiative to incorporate Māori cultural interests is to be commendedOPINION: The Army's Māori cultural move should not be not dismissed as "inappropriate".23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHeroes take centre stage as Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marches into Eden ParkThe latest show, The Heroes Who Made Us, premieres in Auckland this week.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland teen’s standout effort wins top Blue Light life skills awardBlue Light has run these NZ Defence Force camps for 14 years nationwide.13 Feb 10:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name?OPINION: Plans include spending $100–300m on long-range drones for vast ocean patrols.05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'It shook our house' - Bomb squad blows up device at Auckland beach, rattling localsA resident said their house shook after an explosion at Okoromai Bay just before 6pm.31 Jan 08:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Trump's comments about Afghanistan veterans are disgracefulOPINION: More than 3500 New Zealand Defence Force personnel were deployed to Afghanistan.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Really ill-informed’: Afghan veteran slams Trump’s Nato commentsNon-US forces made up about one third of coalition deaths in Afghanistan.24 Jan 03:53 AM
New Zealand'An amazing result': Missing tramper found alive in remote hut after search called offGraham Garnett had been missing in Kahurangi National Park since December 30.18 Jan 05:52 AM
KahuFrom Lavos to the world: How one kai maestro is putting hangi on the mapRewi Spraggon is writing Aotearoa's Soul Food Hangi, due for release at Matariki.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF joins search for tramper missing in Kahurangi National ParkAn NH90 helicopter and four specialist canyon teams are scouring the area.07 Jan 09:41 PM
Christchurch'Item of concern': Bomb squad called to leafy Christchurch suburb Incident led to police cordoning off a street in Fendalton.05 Jan 01:18 AM
New ZealandSkydiving was ‘relaxing’ compared with this: Ex-SAS soldier, fiancee on life with newborn twinsCouple conquered years-long recovery after a near-fatal skydiving crash. Now, twins.23 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy police say they could not safely move sooner on Tom PhillipsRegular assessments weighed if armed squads should lead attempts to find him.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warshipsThe Royal New Zealand Navy vessel was helping enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.07 Dec 11:22 PM
ChristchurchNZ Army soldier faces court-martial over allegations he strangled former partnerOne incident allegedly occurred during a Halloween party at the soldiers’ bar at Burnham.16 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandWhy is the Luftwaffe flying over New Zealand?Former foes train in Aotearoa as Germany and NZ adapt to a rapidly changing world order.14 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle inquiry: Civil Defence chief defends no-alert decisionEdaan Lennan told the inquest he feared an alert could put lives at risk.10 Nov 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Should not be concerned': German Air Force fly over NapierOnce on opposite sides of history, the German and NZ air forces are now flying together.10 Nov 02:52 AM
New ZealandRotorua airman honoured after major health scareThe Rotorua-born airman overcame a cardiac event that reshaped his career.06 Nov 05:00 PM
