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Watch: Three rescued from ocean near Tolaga Bay

A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon spotted the trio, who had spent hours clinging to a lifejacket on Wednesday.

Lifetime of service recognised with honour: Leith Comer's success-driven mindset

His service spans army leadership, Te Puni Kōkiri and iwi Treaty work.

NZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warships

The Royal New Zealand Navy vessel was helping enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.

Judith Collins confirms KC probe found no wrongdoing by senior NZDF officer

The complaint was lodged in 2023 but a formal inquiry didn't start until July 2025.

NZ Army soldier faces court-martial over allegations he strangled former partner

One incident allegedly occurred during a Halloween party at the soldiers’ bar at Burnham.

Detain the enemy, remember the bomb: When towns become NZ Army training grounds

'It's a game of cat and mouse, and you’re not necessarily the cat.'

Kiwi soldier deployed to country where father once served

'As a boy, I discovered his medals and listened to his stories.'

'Manifestly inadequate:' Defence Force appeals attempted spy’s 2-year sentence

NZ's first convicted attempted spy could end up in civilian prison if appeal succeeds.

War’s end 80 years ago marked in Napier

NZ's six years in the war ended on September 2, 1945, and then came the clean-up in Japan.