New ZealandUN asks about investigation into SAS raidAmnesty NZ says the UN"s questions show need for inquiry.09 Jun 02:18 AM
New ZealandNavy joins search for missing Kiwi sailorNew Zealand sailor Joseph Tua was last seen on April 29.17 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandLast selfie guides search for sailorJoseph Tua took a selfie near the ocean's edge with "rough looking waves" behind him.05 May 12:23 AM
New ZealandNZ Navy sailor missing in SamoaExclusive: A New Zealand Navy sailor has disappeared while travelling in Samoa.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ tech could reveal planet's largest wavesA Kiwi company will use a high-tech buoy to record some of the largest waves ever seen.23 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandAir Force NH90 helicopters groundedA planned trip to Kaikoura by Government ministers has been cancelled.20 Apr 05:39 AM
New ZealandPM wrong on independence claim: LittleAndrew Little says the Prime Minister has got it wrong on the need for an SAS inquiry.03 Apr 11:37 PM
New ZealandDecision on SAS inquiry coming soonPrime Minister Bill English said he would be looking at the matter today.02 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandNZDF advice will decide if inquiry held, PM saysDefence Force advice will help decide if an inquiry into SAS raids is needed.30 Mar 04:03 AM
New ZealandMapp calls for further SAS investigationIf civilians died, their deaths must be properly acknowledged, ex-Defence Minister says.29 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandStephenson: 'Put up or shut up'The Chief of Defence Force has been told to "put up or shut up" and release evidence.28 Mar 03:18 AM
New ZealandSAS soldiers should front inquiry: LittleSAS soldiers should give evidence to an inquiry, Labour leader Andrew Little says.27 Mar 09:09 PM
New ZealandTerror risk unlikely to be raised by SASClaims about the SAS aren't likely to raise New Zealand's terror risk, an expert says.23 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus brings in the heavy metalAirbus is making a play to replace NZ's ageing Hercules by showing off its big military airlifter this week in a bid to woo the public and Defence chiefs.20 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandNZDF crew mucks in for Antarctic missionA team of New Zealand Defence Force personnel have a big job ahead of them: helping off-load 3000 tonnes of cargo in the coldest, windiest, driest and most remote continent on Earth.26 Jan 04:15 AM
New ZealandGrannies' peaceful protest: Make tea, not warGrannies poured tea as part of a peaceful protest at Auckland's Queens Wharf today.20 Nov 06:29 AM
New ZealandDefence Force HQ hit by serious damageIt may be up to a year before the Defence Force can get back into its Wellington headquarters after Monday's earthquake caused structural damage.15 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandTributes flow for NZDF, Antarctica stalwartThe New Zealand Defence Force is mourning the loss of one of its most respected leaders and a veteran stalwart of its support operation in Antarctica.26 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandFaulty switch left John Key strandedIt was a faulty switch that left an air force plane grounded in Australia and Prime Minister John Key and 80 delegates stranded en route to India.26 Oct 04:19 AM
New ZealandNZ deployment to Sinai renewed until 2018A peacekeeping deployment to Sinai has been renewed until 2018 despite earlier concerns about terrorist attacks.12 Oct 04:40 AM
New Zealand'We listened' on repatriation - KeyPrime Minister John Key has told an RSA national council meeting that the Government has listened to criticism over its policy not to repatriate the bodies of some soldiers killed overseas.09 Oct 09:52 PM
New ZealandNZ marks 100th anniversary of SommeThe 100th anniversary of the First World War in France has been marked in a formal ceremony in Wellington this morning.18 Sep 01:27 AM
New ZealandShock figures on soldiers' deathsNew Zealand First hopes the Defence Force will take better care of its personnel, in the light of shock suicide figures from the Australian military.14 Aug 01:07 AM
New ZealandAdmiral talks plans for NZ ship visitAmerica's top regional naval commander has discussed history-making plans for a US ship visit with Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee.23 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandInquest hears of soldier's fatal attempted tackleWitnesses at an inquest into the death of a Linton-based soldier have been cautioned not to let their fear of being criticised cloud their evidence.21 Jul 06:31 AM
New ZealandNew Navy tanker to cost $493 millionThe Government is to buy a $493 million naval tanker which will be custom-made for use in the Antarctic.18 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandNZDF to march in Bastille Day ParadeBastille Day is a French national holiday and is commemorated across the country with military parades and celebratory activities.12 Jul 06:12 PM
New ZealandMilitary rocked by sex, drug incidentsTwelve sexual assault and harassment complaints have been reported to New Zealand's military police in less than a year.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrainee Air Force crew get valuable experienceA trainee Air Force crew joined a search for a missing boat in the Pacific earlier this week, but failed to find it.01 Jul 03:41 AM
New ZealandNZDF join Timor-Leste humanitarian effortNew Zealand Defence Force personnel provided direct medical care "shoulder to shoulder" with locals in a recent Timor-Leste humanitarian mission.28 Jun 05:04 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: Key u-turns to get Crusher on his casePrime Minister John Key has done so many u-turns this week he is in danger of coming to the attention of his boyracer-car-crushing minister Judith Collins.22 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettKey walks line between world and NZCOMMENT: For those who travelled to Taji with PM, his decision to extend the deployment of 120 troops to train Iraqi forces had a sense of inevitability.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAndrew Little: We'll bring them homeLabour leader Andrew Little says he will withdraw New Zealand troops from Iraq if his party is elected to power next year.20 Jun 05:00 PM
