New ZealandSoldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sexJudge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning. 12 Jun 12:19 AM
PoliticsDefence Force's Waiōuru housing project fails to break ground Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.11 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandFacing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sexA panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.11 Jun 12:03 AM
New ZealandProposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News UpdateBudget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 May 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBudget to reveal high watermark for $132b government debtEconomists expect Thursday's Budget to mark peak government debt levels.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDefence Force quietly shelves SAS elite unit trained for terrorism responseNZSAS counter-terrorism team gone - as attrition bites into elite military regiment.09 May 05:00 PM
BusinessNZ lagging behind most comparable countries on space spendingNZ has one operational spaceport at Mahia; UK is developing six.09 May 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurgeThe Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCambridge girl swaps stables for hangar as she starts NZDF careerAircraftman Blackmore previously worked at a local racing stable.05 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandPre-Budget 2025 Defence announcementPrime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by Deputy PM Winston Peters and Minister of defence Judith Collins to make a pre-budget defence announcement. Video / Alex BurtonWatch04 May 02:39 AM
PoliticsWatch: NZ to spend more than $2b on new NZDF choppersThe helicopters can go further and carry larger loads than the existing Seasprite fleet. 04 May 01:31 AM
OpinionGlenn DwightAnzac Day: We don't know how lucky we are – Glenn DwightOPINION: We remember the young Kiwis, fighting for a world they might never live to see. 29 Apr 07:00 AM
Politics'Unwavering': NZ extends military deployment for Ukraine supportIt comes ahead of Luxon's visit to NZ troops.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSAS soldier's miraculous survival after 100km/h skydiving crashA skydiving crash nearly took Jono Magee's life. This is how he was saved.12 Apr 09:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment to widen definition of veteran and create new national tribute dayThe definition had created division within the military community.10 Apr 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why $12b for defence but not for fighting child poverty?OPINION: The Government's $12b plan for defence over four years shows the money is there.10 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldReaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News UpdateThe world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.Watch04 Apr 07:48 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand out of recession and Napier Health's overnight care continues | NZ Herald News UpdateNew Zealand is now out of recession and Napier Health's in-person overnight care will continue following backlash over proposed cuts. Video / NZ Herald, GettyWatch20 Mar 05:56 PM
New ZealandWatch: NZ Air Force test-fire cruise missile from a Seasprite helicopter in world firstThe air-to-surface missile test from a Seasprite helicopter was a first.09 Mar 05:35 AM
New ZealandMissile launch a fort for NZ Defence ForceA Penguin missile was fired for he first time from a Seasprite helicopter recently in a world first for New Zealand. Video / NZ Defence ForceWatch09 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandMan ‘arbitrarily detained’ by military police rejects ‘insulting’ compo offerIt agreed to pay the man but refused to make a formal apology. 04 Mar 07:31 PM
New Zealand‘Best decision of my life’: Tokoroa local enthuses about joining NavyMontana Hartley has just completed junior officer and basic training at Devonport.04 Mar 03:00 PM
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
