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 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 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 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
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
