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
New ZealandPM set to reveal Iraq deploymentPrime Minister John Key has all but confirmed that up to 100 New Zealand Defence Force staff will be sent to the Middle East to help Australia train Iraqi soldiers to fight Isis .23 Feb 05:43 AM
New ZealandCabinet poised to approve Isis fightCabinet is expected to approve sending soldiers to help Iraqi forces fight the Islamic State group when it meets tomorrow.22 Feb 05:36 AM
New ZealandShould Brownlee pay for $44K inquiry?Winston Peters says Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee should pay $43,550 in costs for an inquiry into his 'arrogant' security breach at Christchurch Airport last year.22 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandFight against ISIS: Back to BaghdadNZ troops are preparing to return to Iraq, a decade after Kiwi soldiers were last in the violence-wracked nation. On Monday the cabinet is expected to set the ground rules for the deployment.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: NZ must keep heavy airlift capabilityReplacing ageing military equipment is often fearsomely expensive.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's Iraq mission under attackThe announcement that 150 NZ Defence Force personnel will begin pre-deployment training for Iraq at Linton and Waiouru military camps has been condemned.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVictim slams Defence ForceA victim of a former air force sergeant convicted of abuse and rape over a 12-year period has slammed the Defence Force for its inaction.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmotional evidence given at court martialA non-commissioned officer of the Defence Force has pleaded not guilty to six sex offence charges, but admitted another six charges at a Court Martial today.09 Feb 04:53 AM
New ZealandCourt Martial for officer on sex chargesA non-commissioned officer of the Defence Force is facing 13 charges including sexual offences.22 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldiers' Antarctic XmasBeing far from his children on Christmas Day is hard for Major Brett Grieve, especially when he's stationed in Antarctica, but he knows it's all part of his duty, he says.25 Dec 01:43 AM
New ZealandDefence Force honoured for MH370 contributionThe Defence Minister has paid tribute to the events the Defence Force has participated in this year, including the search for missing flight MH370.21 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandPeters: Troops kitted-out for IraqNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters claims "large-scale" military preparations are under way at New Zealand bases in anticipation of a deployment to Iraq.04 Dec 04:00 PM
