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
OpinionBeth Greener and Anna Powles: NZ must leave trenches if serious about UN roleThe future of New Zealand peacekeeping is under increasing scrutiny as it bids for a seat on the United Nations Security Council.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandColeman 'can't rule out' civilian deathsDefence Minister Jonathan Coleman says he can't rule out civilian deaths at the hands of foreign troops as part of a joint raid with NZ soldiers in Afghanistan.30 Jun 11:56 PM
New ZealandAlarm sounds over $80k contractTwo inquiries have begun into the award of an $80,000 military contract after the Defence Minister was told the private company doing the work was owned and run by serving personnel.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAbout that dog story ...The owner of a world-famous dog found floating on a log near Great Barrier Island this week has spoken - and this fishy dog's tale is not all it seemed.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCode of silence over drugs in NZ sportThe head of New Zealand's anti-doping agency says athletes are failing to speak out against drug cheats within their codes out of loyalty to their team mates.09 Apr 12:41 AM
New ZealandRescue of Kiwis earns high praiseA Kiwi soldier wounded by friendly fire in Afghanistan has paid tribute to a US Air Force search and rescue crew after they received one of the US military's highest honours.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Defence Force chief sworn inLieutenant General Tim Keating was sworn in as Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force at a ceremony in Wellington today.31 Jan 03:49 AM
New ZealandWhere's the WW2 sea mine?'Nothing was located.' A jet-skier's reported sighting of a World War Two sea mine sparked a fruitless search in Lyttelton Harbour.06 Jan 07:27 PM
New ZealandDead soldier's family angry at armyThe family of dead soldier Rory Malone claim the Defence Force have treated them like 'second-class' citizens and the insensitive handling of his funeral arrangements caused them unnecessary stress.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDefence suicide rate on the riseTwo defence staff killed themselves and seven others attempted to do so in the past year.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandColeman denies SAS under-equippedDefence Minister Jonathan Coleman has denied accusations the SAS is under-equipped for battle.17 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandSAS man who stole equipment keeps army jobAn elite NZ soldier who has served in some of the worst conflict zones in recent history will not be dismissed despite being convicted of stealing military equipment.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSAS soldier can keep army jobAn SAS soldier has been fined $4700 at a court martial in Auckland this afternoon for stealing service property, but can remain in the Army.12 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandSteroid testing for forces urgedTesting for anabolic steroid use should be considered by the NZ Defence and Police forces, a coroner has recommended following an inquest.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Poor' SAS soldiers used discarded US gear, court martial toldA staff sergeant in the SAS has told a court martial about how surplus United States military equipment, including a truck, was used by New Zealand armed forces in Afghanistan.12 Dec 06:48 AM
New ZealandOne charge against SAS soldier withdrawnOne of the charges against a SAS soldier facing a court martial has been withdrawn this morning.11 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandSAS man 'didn't know guns were Army's'A SAS soldier accused of stealing service property didn't know the gun accessories were owned by the Army, his defence lawyer told a court martial today.11 Dec 02:09 AM
WorldBid to rid Solomon Islands of explosive remnantsNew Zealand's navy officers are combing through parts of the Solomon Islands in a bid to rid the country of World War II explosive remnants.04 Dec 06:10 PM
New ZealandNavy vessel given all clear for Southern Ocean voyageThe Navy's offshore patrol vessel has set off again for the Southern Ocean to monitor fishing in the region.27 Nov 05:52 AM
