PoliticsHelen Clark questions continued involvement in Five EyesClark said she is concerned about mission creep of the arrangement.01 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandAir Force base personnel evacuated as police erect cordons in Woodbourne after ‘incident’A police spokesperson said they were responding to an incident in Marlborough.27 Feb 03:47 AM
PoliticsLuxon floats sending Navy ship into South China SeaThe move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.26 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandOfficials suspect Chinese warships in Australian waters may be backed by nuclear subA small New Zealand naval contingent is shadowing the Chinese navy ships off Tasmania.26 Feb 02:18 AM
New Zealand‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flightsThe Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.25 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandChina’s military moves in Pacific pose growing threat, expert warnsLive firing exercises by China have forced aircraft to divert flight paths.22 Feb 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon aiming to get ‘close’ to spending 2% of GDP on defenceThe Government wants to hit a defence spending target – it'll cost a bomb.18 Feb 03:51 AM
New ZealandSoldiers found guilty of attacking colleague at military campOne is set to lose their career, the other is set to lose their rank.14 Feb 04:46 AM
New ZealandNZ Army award caps stellar year for local fencer and recruitGisborne fencer Tim Garrick goes from top fencer to top soldier. 12 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandNZ-Cook Islands tensions over China deal could lead to ‘divorce’, expert warnsThe Cook Islands PM is accused of bypassing NZ on the islands' China deal discussions.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Lost control’: Sergeant accused of attacking soldier during exerciseThe attack occurred after the soldier insulted a sergeant in late 2023.10 Feb 06:17 AM
PoliticsWhy is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.09 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandLeading light: Zeva top teen at life skills camp'I proved to myself that I can do more than what I think I can do': Zeva Peard06 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandHunter-turned-Army recruit recognised as top shotLuke Hartnell recently completed a New Zealand Army Reserve Force recruit course.29 Jan 09:11 PM
New ZealandRotorua student named top recruit in NZ Army Reserve trainingLeo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.15 Jan 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Our beautiful son': Young Kiwi soldier named as crash victimFamily and the NZ Army have paid tribute to the 20-year-old private.09 Jan 03:38 AM
KahuRecognising excellence: 35 leaders celebrated in honours listNew Year Honours highlight achievements in art, education, governance and health.30 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandFrom Napier to Navy chief, to an ONZMRetired Navy chief the second ex-Richmond School pupil on the honours list in three years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Particularly unfair': NZSAS soldier’s compo taxed higher because he was hurt offshoreVeterans left paying more tax if they were injured in disaster and war zones.22 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldNZDF plane en route to Vanuatu quake response diverted after engine troubleA Boeing 757 to transport freight and enable evacuation will also fly to Vanuatu.18 Dec 09:59 PM
KahuNZDF performers celebrate 20 years of Te Kōnohete in WellingtonNZDF rōpū performs at Te Kōnohete, honours Māori battalions with waiata and haka08 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandExpert says Manawanui sinking due to NZDF staff's ‘lack of knowledge’ with autopilot systemAn interim report found the autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi musician found dead in UK after taking unidentified pillsThe young musician had been living in the United Kingdom for over a year.02 Dec 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe small NZ town housing an extremely rare treasure trove'We’ve had people leave here in tears ... it’s quite humbling.'29 Nov 08:24 PM
New ZealandMayor hosts touching send-off as Manawanui crew visit home portYvonne Gray and crew visit Gisborne, honoured after HMNZS Manawanui sank in Samoa.22 Nov 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Māori Battalion haka heard on battlefieldOPINION: Our readers have their say.21 Nov 03:40 PM
New ZealandMan missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force memberIwi have placed a rāhui on the river. 18 Nov 05:56 PM
New ZealandOperation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in DecemberThe Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.18 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strikeAbout 1000 civilian workers have ramped up industrial action in the last week.12 Nov 03:38 AM
New ZealandThe last soldier: Thousands expected to farewell NZ war heroThe funeral and burial services for Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies are to take place today.11 Nov 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Remembering our old soldiers has never been more importantOPINION: Today marks 106 years since the end of World War I.10 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKingi Snelgar: The price of citizenship, lest we forgetOPINION: The Māori Battalion's sacrifices were meant to ensure better treatment back home.09 Nov 11:07 PM
New ZealandLocal cadets to stand guard on Armistice Day for first time in over 10 yearsThe Army cadet unit was on the brink of closure.07 Nov 04:00 AM
