New ZealandCovid-19: What we know about the Defence Force clusterThe latest Covid-19 case in Auckland has been linked to the Defence Force cluster.13 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandCovid case mystery: What is the missing link in the new community infection?Officials are investigating how the virus jumped from NZDF workers to an AUT student.12 Nov 09:28 PM
New ZealandMan in MIQ 'blown away' seeing staff only wearing surgical masksPPE gear in MIQ NZ is sub-par, according to an medical expert from Britain.09 Nov 07:58 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Sigh of relief for towns as casual contact tests negativeThe person was on same flight as infected Defence Force staffer, went to Kawhia meeting.09 Nov 02:45 AM
New Zealand'You let Zach down': Defence Force fined $288,000 over diver's death"No words can describe the grief, pain and suffering I feel," fiancee says.16 Oct 05:33 AM
New ZealandAssaults common in army, data showsThe problem of assault within the army is reportedly common across the battalions.21 Sep 09:06 PM
New ZealandSecurity bolstered: Man escapes from Rotorua quarantine hotelThe man is believed to have slipped through a fenced area; security has been bolstered.17 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandMosque shooter has last moments on the outside as he leaves Chch for prisonTarrant is handcuffed and surrounded by police and Defence force staff as he's walked on.27 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandMosque attacker arrives in Christchurch ahead of sentencingBrenton Tarrant arrives in Christchurch today ahead of his four-day sentencing hearing.23 Aug 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Egregious' failures: Why a group of experts want to take over NZ's Covid responseCalls for independent body amid a damning assessment of the Government's management.20 Aug 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFrances Palmer: Shifting beyond a military approachCOMMENT: Surely, a human-needs approach to security is better than spy v spy games?20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplosion heard from Tekapo military baseTekapo residents warned today's explosion from the camp won't be the only one this week.18 Aug 05:55 AM
New ZealandFrustration as essential workers get quizzed at Auckland checkpointsThe woman says Defence staff demand a letter only required of non-essential workers.18 Aug 05:30 AM
New Zealand30-year-fight: Apology, payout for ex-soldier left tetraplegic from training exerciseGeorge Nepata has been awarded a confidential payout, believed to be six figures.10 Aug 06:33 PM
Opinion'NZ military's self-inflicted wounds will not heal by themselves'The Conversation: Never again should truth be the first casualty.03 Aug 03:18 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: A short history of escapes from isolation in NZFive people who fled a Hamilton hotel are the latest in a series of escapes this month.24 Jul 07:20 PM
New ZealandDefence Force pleads guilty over diver's training deathThe NZDF has appeared in court over the death of Napier sailor Zachary Yarwood.20 Jul 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: NZDF faces challenges in changing cultureCOMMENT: There is some hope for those who struggle in the toxic military culture.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The cost of finding trampers missing in dense bush for 3 weeksThe Defence Force and police have released information on costs to the Herald.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF called after dummy bomb found: Pair charged with drugs offencesNew Zealand Defence Force had to be called in to inspect the device at a public park.09 Jul 04:04 AM
New Zealand'If it doesn't go right… splat': Inside fast-roping, aka shimmying out of a helicopter, harness-freeHerald senior journalist Kurt Bayer went along for the ride.02 Jul 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRichlister: Time to rethink the $4 billion Defence budgetEx-military businessman Guy Haddleton wants to see a pandemic strategy from the Govt.29 Jun 05:33 AM
New ZealandWelcome home: Navy's newest ship sails into AucklandMembers of the public gathered to see the ship berth at the Devonport Naval Base.25 Jun 11:34 PM
New ZealandNZDF court of inquiry launched after administrator stole $225kPaniparewhakaro Rangiuia embezzled money raised for soldiers' health and wellbeing.24 Jun 05:04 AM
New ZealandDisturbing question emerges in fatal Anzac Day helicopter crashTrio in an Iroquois were killed in the 2010 crash on their way to do a flyover.23 Jun 06:37 AM
New ZealandBorder botch-up hasn't jeopardised transtasman bubble - PetersDiffering border restrictions are in the spotlight as leaders discuss transtasman bubble.18 Jun 09:31 PM
New ZealandAir Force search for catamaran in 'distress' near Samoa likely sparked by dumped locator beaconAir Force plane left Auckland on rescue mission at 6am - now it's on its way back.16 Jun 11:50 PM
WorldNew Zealand to close Baghdad embassyAccreditation to Iraq will transfer to the New Zealand embassy in Abu Dhabi in the UAE.16 Jun 12:29 AM
New ZealandDefence Force deployed 700 personnel in Covid-19 lockdown responseThe Defence Force had more than 700 personnel directly involved during alert level 4.02 Jun 01:34 AM
New ZealandNZDF personnel overseas navigating Covid-19: 'You quickly become a caged lion'Kiwi soldiers overseas this Anzac Day have the safety of loved ones in NZ on their minds.24 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuThird of military suffer post-traumatic stress disorder, study findsNeed for support a "timely reminder as we celebrate Anzac Day".23 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandMan charged after NZ Defence Force van stolenA Toyota Hiace van with "CADETS" written on the side was stole from Ohakea Air Force Base.18 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandDefence Force van stolen from OhakeaPolice believe the van is now in Levin and want the public's help to find it.17 Apr 07:25 PM
New Zealand11 days to go? The big lockdown question: Cases drop again but death toll risesNew Zealand had its deadliest day, as the number of Covid-19 deaths doubled.11 Apr 06:44 PM