New Zealand'Our duty is to return loved ones' - PMThe NZ Defence Force is due to approach White Island at first light today.09 Dec 07:03 PM
New ZealandThe remarkable rescue of Flint, the DoC rat hunter, on Campbell IslandFlint, the DoC Jack Russell, was rescued after being lost on Campbell Island for days.29 Nov 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlexander Gillespie: NZ obliged to address remnant explosivesComment: As a signatory to the 2003 Protocol on Explosive Remnants, the onus is on NZ.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmy chief: 'Minimal' chance NZ ordnance to blame for Afghan civilian deathsMaj Gen John Boswell questions if there are any unexploded NZDF munitions in Afghanistan.18 Nov 06:23 AM
New ZealandQantas passengers stuck on tarmac for four hours finally board busSweltering cabin temperatures after flight from Melbourne to Wellington was diverted.16 Nov 09:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevastated sister desperately searching for brother's remainsShe eventually made the trip to visit her brother's grave - but got the shock of her life.18 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBurnham bombshell: For years NZDF denied 3yo Fatima's death. Until todayThe admissions comes amid a Government probe into an NZ-led raid in Afghanistan.18 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandSecond NZDF officer points to former Minister amid 'cover-up' allegationsTop military brass are facing questions about a file that contradicted the public story.16 Oct 03:39 AM
New Zealand'National security': Minister overrules Whenuapai airbase noise rulingThe Minister says those who buy homes near an airbase need to accept noise.15 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandWhenuapai noise: Residents launch petition, developer speaks outThe developer says it doesn't want to shut the base down, but locals are angry.30 Sep 10:02 PM
New ZealandMariya's battle: NZDF sexual abuse case goes to appealHer High Court claim for $600,000 was dismissed because of the statute of limitations.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandToo much plane noise: Developer wins landmark caseDefence Minister claims urban sprawl now a threat to national security.26 Sep 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConspiracy denials: What we've learned about Operation BurnhamThe mystery of a locked-away report has loomed over the probe into Operation Burnham.22 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandTyres burst on Air Force plane landing at WhenuapaiNo crew were injured in the incident this afternoon.20 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandA mystery man, an acronym, and a misunderstandingAn inquiry is looking into why the NZDF changed its story about Operation Burnham.17 Sep 05:40 AM
New ZealandNZDF denies Afghan death cover-up; questions over hidden reportA key document proving the Defence Force wrong was left in a safe, the has inquiry heard.16 Sep 05:29 AM
AirlinesWhenuapai plan: Luxon should heed Key's warning it's 'foolish'Air base stance could complicate Luxon's political ambitions, local politician claims.07 Sep 11:53 PM
New ZealandDefence Force prepares for move to new HQThe new headquarters will be within eye-shot of the Beehive.18 Aug 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfghan-Kiwi's plea to reunite with family"We are really worried about my brother's safety in Afghanistan."15 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'll put you in an ambulance': 'Cheeky' soldier bashedCorporal paraded bashed soldier: "This goes for any one of you mother.....s".05 Aug 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Unavoidable' civilian deaths allowed, Burnham probe hearsQuestions have also been raised about whether the NZDF "aided and "abetted" torture.29 Jul 05:31 AM
New ZealandFight back or Taliban will strike: NZDF's emails on NZSAS raidAmbush-death of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell needed response, isolated commander told NZDF.24 Jul 02:38 AM
New ZealandPlane crazy: Second NZ-bound aircraft breaks downPolitical journalists on the Prime Minister's trip to Australia have now been stranded.20 Jul 12:55 AM
New ZealandGrounded in Oz: Ardern's Defence jet breaks downIssues with the aircraft have kept it grounded and the PM in Australia.19 Jul 05:19 AM
New ZealandBoot camps for the unemployed set to double in sizeCamps puts young people from all walks of life in an army-style environment.17 Jul 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVietnam vet 'shocked' war medals on Trade Me - claims illegal swapBill Heke discovered his real war medals on Trade Me for $800. What he had were fake.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nimbies' threatening Whenuapai's future: MinisterThe Government will consider Whenuapai's future as part of a sweeping review.11 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandPublic sector report card: The New Zealand agencies we trust the mostWho comes out top when it comes to trust and reputation in NZ?07 Jul 07:31 AM
New ZealandDOC calls in the troops to help clean up West CoastThe Defence Force is going on rubbish duty on the West Coast.02 Jul 07:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInteractive: Watch the three critical minutes in NZSAS Afghanistan raidNew US info sheds lights into critical minutes of Operation Burnham.02 Jul 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: NZSAS secrets revealed - how it happened and what it meansDavid Fisher explains how the NZSAS secrets became public and what it means.01 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZSAS secrets spilled online as inquiry digs deepNZDF said 'no', Chief Ombudsman said 'no' but NZSAS secrets are out there now.01 Jul 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEmbassy toilet cam case: Navy officers warned not to speculate, talk to media"Many of you will know the former officer, and you will find the allegations distressing."30 Jun 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop military brass' concerns over accused attache's attireThe uniform rumour, understood to have begun in legal circles, reached the Chief of Navy.29 Jun 05:00 PM