New ZealandPhil Goff: Defence Force must be asked the million dollar questionLabour's defence spokesman this morning said that the Defence Force needed to explain why it had wasted $1 million on a defamation case.29 Feb 04:25 AM
New ZealandAfghan witness still in NZA failed challenge to the credibility of a journalist by the Defence Force has blown up in its face, cost taxpayers more than $1 million 28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF broke conflict of interest rulesThe New Zealand Defence Force's awarding of a contract to a company owned by serving personnel broke conflict of interest rules, the Auditor-General has found.18 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandNZ trained Iraqi troops part of Ramadi fightIraqi troops trained by the New Zealand Defence Force were part of a force that has retaken the city of Ramadi from the Islamic State (Isis) terrorist group.30 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandNZ's role in Isis fight under reviewDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee has launched a high-level review of New Zealand troops' role in the fight against Isis.05 Dec 03:19 AM
New ZealandSoldier sentenced over drug chargesA Linton soldier who admitted using cannabis oil has narrowly escaped being dismissed from service.02 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandFinal to cause tension amongst troopsAustralia and New Zealand Defence Force troops are set to watch the Rugby World Cup final together in Iraq.30 Oct 01:34 AM
New ZealandIraq-born Kiwi denied job with NZDFWarda Jawad came to NZ as a child when her family fled war in the Middle East.27 Oct 07:18 PM
TechnologyUS snaps up kiwi military technologyNew Zealand's top military science secrets are attracting million-dollar investments from allied defence forces.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF hosts joint space meetingSpace activities will be on the agenda at a joint conference between New Zealand, the US, the UK, Canada and Australia being hosted in Wellington over the next two days.11 Oct 10:42 PM
New ZealandDefence Force spent 600k on defamation caseThe New Zealand Defence Force spent $600,000 defending itself against the defamation case brought against it by investigative journalist Jon Stephenson.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force settle defamation caseThe Defence Force has settled a long-running defamation claim against it by war reporter Jon Stephenson.30 Sep 11:09 PM
New ZealandNZ Defence Force lend a hand in PNGNew Zealand Defence Force engineers and tradies are helping counterparts in Papua New Guinea build a 350km highway that will link more than 100 remote mountain villages.23 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldiers engage in war exercisesNew Zealand soldiers have taken part in urban warfare and amphibious training exercises with three other Pacific nations.13 Sep 04:49 AM
New ZealandNew Defence Force chiefs announcedNew Zealand's new Defence Force chiefs have been announced after Cabinet approved Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee's recommendation.01 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldier pens letter from IraqA Kiwi soldier has lifted the lid on life inside Iraq's fortified Camp Taji and the fight against Isis terrorists.22 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMarie Leadbeater: Defence ties with Indonesia valued over Timor Leste justice16 years after her last visit, former spokesperson for the Auckland East Timor Independence Committee Marie Leadbeater finds it a study in contrasts.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force joins Australian, US war exercisesThe New Zealand Defence Force is participating in an exercise that will see almost 30,000 troops training in multiple locations in Australia and the US.05 Jul 02:09 AM
New ZealandGerry Brownlee on secret trip to IraqDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee has just paid a secret trip to visit03 Jun 02:31 AM
OpinionRobert G. Patman: NZ must use UN and troops to fight IsisDespite denials by Prime Minister John Key, there are growing signs that advances by Isis fighters will raise the risks facing Kiwi troops in Iraq, writes Robert G. Patman.01 Jun 09:32 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Caught in crossfire of Isis battle that's not oursThe news that Islamic State (Isis) fighters have advanced to within 100km of Camp Taji where New Zealand's 143 military advisers are based wasn't the only bulletin from the war zone.28 May 09:38 PM
OpinionFront line approaches KiwisNZ's contingent of military training specialists have barely arrived and the folly of this military (mis)adventure is already becoming apparent, writes Armstrong.25 May 10:49 PM
New ZealandKiwi troops settling at their Iraq baseThe Defence Force says New Zealand soldiers have settled into their base in Taji, Iraq, and have started training local troops to fight the so-called Islamic State.22 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandNZ soldiers arrive in IraqNew Zealand soldiers have arrived at Camp Taji in Iraq to begin their deployment, the Defence Force has confirmed.11 May 11:16 PM
New ZealandHugs, kisses and a happy welcome homeA Defence Force vessel carrying more than 150 staff who helped with the relief effort in storm-ravaged Vanuatu has returned to New Zealand after more than a month away.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst troops en route to BaghdadAn advance party of about 85 Australian and New Zealand troops left Australia yesterday in a joint training mission now called Task Force Taji.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM unable to name the head of IsisPrime Minister John Key was unable to name the head of the Islamist terrorist group Isis - but nor could the Australian Defence Minister.15 Apr 05:39 AM
New ZealandKiwi troops leave for IraqKiwi troops are leaving for Iraq today to begin a two-year deployment working alongside Australian forces.14 Apr 10:41 PM
New Zealand'Pattern of secrecy' criticisedLabour has attacked the degree of secrecy about the preparation of a New Zealand troop deployment to Iraq.31 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus boosts plane's profileAirbus has launched a hearts and minds campaign to make New Zealanders aware of what it has to offer the Royal NZ Air Force to replace its ageing Hercules.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand16 trainers among 106 NZDF staffThe deployment of 106 Defence Force personnel to a military base in Iraq will include just 16 trainers, the New Zealand Defence Force chief confirmed yesterday.24 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: John Key is not winning the debateHerald political writer John Armstrong says the PM's decision to bypass the media when announcing his decision shows he is failing.24 Feb 01:00 AM
