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Listen: Luxon, Peters to speak on US-Iran conflict as NZ deploys plane to Middle East
PM Chris Luxon hasn't yet stated his position on the US actions in Iran.
Govt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle East
Labour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law.
Defence Force quietly shelves SAS elite unit trained for terrorism response
NZSAS counter-terrorism team gone - as attrition bites into elite military regiment.
NZ lagging behind most comparable countries on space spending
NZ has one operational spaceport at Mahia; UK is developing six.
'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurge
The Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.
Cambridge girl swaps stables for hangar as she starts NZDF career
Aircraftman Blackmore previously worked at a local racing stable.
Pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by Deputy PM Winston Peters and Minister of defence Judith Collins to make a pre-budget defence announcement. Video / Alex Burton
Watch: NZ to spend more than $2b on new NZDF choppers
The helicopters can go further and carry larger loads than the existing Seasprite fleet.
Anzac Day: We don't know how lucky we are – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: We remember the young Kiwis, fighting for a world they might never live to see.
'Unwavering': NZ extends military deployment for Ukraine support
It comes ahead of Luxon's visit to NZ troops.
SAS soldier's miraculous survival after 100km/h skydiving crash
A skydiving crash nearly took Jono Magee's life. This is how he was saved.
Government to widen definition of veteran and create new national tribute day
The definition had created division within the military community.
Opinion: Why $12b for defence but not for fighting child poverty?
OPINION: The Government's $12b plan for defence over four years shows the money is there.
Reaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News Update
The 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.
New Zealand out of recession and Napier Health's overnight care continues | NZ Herald News Update
New Zealand is now out of recession and Napier Health's in-person overnight care will continue following backlash over proposed cuts. Video / NZ Herald, Getty
Watch: NZ Air Force test-fire cruise missile from a Seasprite helicopter in world first
The air-to-surface missile test from a Seasprite helicopter was a first.
Missile launch a fort for NZ Defence Force
A Penguin missile was fired for he first time from a Seasprite helicopter recently in a world first for New Zealand. Video / NZ Defence Force
Man ‘arbitrarily detained’ by military police rejects ‘insulting’ compo offer
It agreed to pay the man but refused to make a formal apology.
‘Best decision of my life’: Tokoroa local enthuses about joining Navy
Montana Hartley has just completed junior officer and basic training at Devonport.
Helen Clark questions continued involvement in Five Eyes
Clark said she is concerned about mission creep of the arrangement.
Air Force base personnel evacuated as police erect cordons in Woodbourne after ‘incident’
A police spokesperson said they were responding to an incident in Marlborough.
Luxon floats sending Navy ship into South China Sea
The move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.
Officials suspect Chinese warships in Australian waters may be backed by nuclear sub
A small New Zealand naval contingent is shadowing the Chinese navy ships off Tasmania.
‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flights
The Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.
China’s military moves in Pacific pose growing threat, expert warns
Live firing exercises by China have forced aircraft to divert flight paths.
Luxon aiming to get ‘close’ to spending 2% of GDP on defence
The Government wants to hit a defence spending target – it'll cost a bomb.
Soldiers found guilty of attacking colleague at military camp
One is set to lose their career, the other is set to lose their rank.