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
New ZealandPM: No directive given to Defence Force on IraqThe Prime Minister has said no directive has been given to the Defence Force from Parliament to prepare troops for deployment to Iraq.04 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandWaterfront 'fitness bombed'Soldiers “fitness bombed” joggers on Auckland’s waterfront as part of a campaign to improve the fitness of those wanting to enlist.26 Nov 03:24 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: A pragmatic approach to IsisThe Government's carefully thought through approach to battling Isis at home and abroad is an extremely pragmatic and smart political strategy, writes Bryce Edwards.06 Nov 01:53 AM
New ZealandIsis will 'rain carnage on world' - PMJohn Key says he believes Isis is full of 'very bad people' and a military response is morally justified - but hasn't yet made a decision on whether NZ will fight them.27 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandPublic misled on US talks: GoffPM John Key appears to have been misinformed by the Defence Force about the nature of a Washington meeting of the United States-led coalition to defeat Islamic State.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrones set to guard coastThe armed forces look set to increasingly rely on drones to defend New Zealand.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSoldier carpeted for live mine mistakeA soldier faced disciplinary action after he set off a Claymore mine in a live firing exercise in Afghanistan, injuring himself and another soldier.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day chopper crash: NZDF guiltyAir force commanders allowed a dangerous and deadly culture of rule-breaking that ultimately resulted in the deaths of three young airmen, a court has found.18 Jul 04:57 AM
New ZealandAnzac crash case nears endA guilty plea is expected today from the NZ Defence Force over health and safety failures which led to the deaths of three men in a 2010 military helicopter crash.17 Jul 05:00 PM
