New ZealandHow quick actions saved three sailors stranded 350 miles from NZAn NZDF F8 aircraft was deployed to assist in the rescue operation.18 Jul 03:28 AM
New ZealandNear-hypothermic tramper and dog plucked to safety from Tararua RangeA Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopter crew winched a "near-hypothermic" tramper and his dog to safety from freezing conditions in the Tararua Range.Watch09 Jul 03:14 AM
PoliticsDefence Force warned of reputational damage in savings driveThe NZDF said it has to cease, scale back, or slow down a range of programmes.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlmost a third of roles vacant across Army, Air Force and Navy after record attrition26 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle East22 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandFacing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sex11 Jun 12:03 AM
New ZealandCourt martial for NZ soldier accused of filming women during sex without consent09 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandInside the $1b drug haul by NZ-led naval task force in Middle EastThe haul included one tonne of heroin and 660kg of hashish.29 May 03:24 AM
New ZealandProposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News UpdateBudget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 May 07:28 PM
RoyalsRoyal Edinburgh Military Tattoo set for landmark Auckland shows1000 performers set to showcase Scottish heritage and bold choreography in Eden Park.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.12 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Wairoa to being an Antarctica ice driver Corporal Brian Jane, 27, led the day-shift transport at McMurdo Station in Antarctica.12 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcementPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to be joined by Defence Minister Judith Collins and deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters make a pre-Budget defence announcement.Watch04 May 01:05 AM
New ZealandHow sergeant's Antarctic posting became the experience of a lifetimeDefence Force Sergeant Cam Sproull of Ōhope watched orcas hunting just metres from shore.02 May 02:42 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Thousands gather for Anzac Day Commemorations around NZThe national day of remembrance for fallen servicemen and women begins with dawn services.24 Apr 07:55 PM
New ZealandSearch your family: World War 1 roll of honour - Anzac Day interactiveEvery New Zealander who died in WW1 is searchable in this special Anzac Day interactive24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: For too long many of our veterans have gone unrecognisedOPINION: The recognition comes on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSAS soldier's miraculous survival after 100km/h skydiving crashA skydiving crash nearly took Jono Magee's life. This is how he was saved.12 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandLest we forget: Afghan war hero finally honoured with public memorialRory Malone died in 2012 and a memorial has finally been held for him in Riverhead today. 12 Apr 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our new defence strategy highlights shifting global landscapeOPINION: Increasing defence is about protecting NZ, not choosing sides in a conflict.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Defence overhaul will hit spending in other areasOPINION: $12 billion does not go a long way in the defence world.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF quietly remove some entry requirements for NCEA levels 1 and 2Applications surged to 9702 in 2024 after the academic changes were made.06 Apr 07:56 PM
WorldReaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News UpdateThe world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.Watch04 Apr 07:48 PM
New ZealandGovt allows Chinese ship to undertake research in NZ watersResearchers from eight countries, including NZ, joined the 56-day expedition.02 Apr 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Soldier fell’: WorkSafe alleged Defence Force failure killed SAS elite soldier‘Soldier fell’ - inside the NZSAS training fatality and the prosecution NZDF blocked.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Finally have him home’: Family farewell soldier who fell in UkraineDominic Abelen was laid to rest near Christchurch, two years after his death in Ukraine.21 Mar 04:48 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon defends NZDF job cuts plan as India visit endsThe Government is about to release its 15-year plan for NZ's defence spending.20 Mar 06:20 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand out of recession and Napier Health's overnight care continues | NZ Herald News UpdateNew Zealand is now out of recession and Napier Health's in-person overnight care will continue following backlash over proposed cuts. Video / NZ Herald, GettyWatch20 Mar 05:56 PM
New Zealand‘He was holding off the Russians’: Heroic final deeds of NZ soldier killed in Ukraine revealedDominic Abelen, killed in 2022, will finally be laid to rest in Christchurch tomorrow.20 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandThree veteran suicides in three weeks but no way to track how common it isA veteran group plan to crowd-source suicide data to build database the Government didn't.12 Mar 04:00 PM
