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
Herald NOWDefence Force to copy recruitment strategies from 1930sFormer Defence Minister Ron Mark on why NZDF must bolster numbers.Watch03 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand'One of the biggest agreements': Hamilton VR firm lands global defence dealCompany-X’s VR training is already used by the Royal New Zealand Navy.01 Dec 03:02 AM
PoliticsGovt pledges $4b for Devonport Naval Base in major upgrade of flood-prone, mouldy defence estate25 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumNew ZealandJudith Collins confirms KC probe found no wrongdoing by senior NZDF officer22 Nov 06:00 PM
ChristchurchNZ Army soldier faces court-martial over allegations he strangled former partner16 Nov 11:30 PM
Politics'We're not sending a junior': Govt deploys NZDF officer to Israel amid Gaza conflict after US request29 Oct 03:51 AM
Politics'We follow through': Luxon says sending plane to wargames shows NZ 'not just spouting off'27 Oct 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAgent Orange: $3.2b bill for Govt after court slams veterans' agency for rejecting linkVeterans' minister Chris Penk says law might now change but will hold faith with veterans.24 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Missing in action': Dad of Kiwi in Ukraine seeks return of son's bodyIan and Sue Braggins say they will believe their son is alive until a body is found.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier deployed to country where father once served'As a boy, I discovered his medals and listened to his stories.'14 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonMilitary chopper makes emergency landing at Ohakea air baseThe chopper was evacuated a couple of minutes after the emergency response began.09 Oct 10:47 PM
PoliticsGovt pays Samoa $6m over HMNZS Manawanui sinkingThe RNZN ship sank on October 6 last year after striking a reef and catching fire.05 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandStrategic shift: Collins launches industry plan at Defence eventMinister of Defence Judith Collins launched an Industry Strategy at the Tamaki Leadership Centre. Video / Dean PurcellWatch03 Oct 03:54 AM
BusinessBehind the scenes at Mount Maunganui’s Syos as it triples staffSyos plans to triple its Mount Maunganui workforce within 12 months.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWar’s end 80 years ago marked in NapierNZ's six years in the war ended on September 2, 1945, and then came the clean-up in Japan.02 Sep 09:31 PM
New Zealand'A very hard place': What will life be like in military detention for NZ's attempted spy?The soldier was sentenced to two years in military detention earlier this week. 23 Aug 09:00 PM
CrimeLinton Jailed Soldier Spy: Why NZDF soldier tried to betray his country Crown prosecutor: 'Espionage is one thing; this is espionage by a serving soldier.' 20 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDon't go there: Former Defence Minister urges young fighters to avoid UkraineDozens of Kiwis have fought in Ukraine despite the risks and low pay, and some have died.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnemy of the state: Former Defence Minister targeted by pro-Russian websiteRon Mark has been added to the Russophobes website as an enemy of Russia.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi doctor severely injured after standing on mine in UkraineMultiple New Zealanders have joined Ukraine's Foreign Legion and been killed and injured.10 Aug 11:24 PM
New ZealandFit to fight? Navy boss orders Kiwi sailors stop boozing after multiple incidentsIncidents in NZ and offshore lead to investigations and orders to stop unhealthy drinking.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRSA facing a legal challenge from rebelling clubsAuckland RSA clubs are seeking a judicial review against the national body.22 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandRSA suspends clubs, threatens them with termination over outstanding feesThe RSA has already suspended several local branches over unpaid fees.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'18 Jul 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: The $3.1b the Govt could grab - and those who would be left empty-handedThe unexpected need to account for $3.1b after a small appeals board made a big call.17 Jul 10:37 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?OPINION: The 2025 Defence Plan includes $9 billion in extra funding over four years.13 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Carefully consider risks': NZDF criticised for accepting 2500 giftsThe Auditor-General warns that gifts risk public and Parliament confidence in the NZDF.30 Jun 06:17 AM
LiveNew ZealandListen: Luxon, Peters to speak on US-Iran conflict as NZ deploys plane to Middle EastPM Chris Luxon hasn't yet stated his position on the US actions in Iran.22 Jun 07:36 PM
PoliticsGovt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle EastLabour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law. 22 Jun 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemmaOPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".12 Jun 05:00 PM