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ZealandOne charge against SAS soldier withdrawnOne of the charges against a SAS soldier facing a court martial has been withdrawn this morning.11 Dec 08:40 PM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
New ZealandSAS link to war payoutThe Defence Force paid US$1,000 to the families of two elite Afghan soldiers who were killed while the SAS was mentoring them.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSoldiers commemorate Armistice DayOld soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder with serving troops this morning to commemorate Armistice Day on the 95th anniversary of the end of World War I.10 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandLightning takes down air force craftA new twin-engined air force helicopter will need all its rotors repaired or replaced, at a cost of millions of dollars, after being hit by lightning.28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ trains first female PNG army officersThe first female Papua New Guinea army officers have just completed a rigorous training exercise, with the help of a New Zealand Army Captain.20 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandAward for forces' gay groupA gay and lesbian support group in one of our most conservative institutions - the military - has won the supreme award in this year's Equal Employment Opportunities Trust</a> diversity awards.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFamilies paid after SAS killings, film saysAn SAS raid which left two people dead and gave rise to claims of murder by the elite soldiers led to $10,000 compensation paid for each person killed, a new film claims.01 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionFreedom of information serves us bestThe Defence Force may have a legitimate role in maintaining the military strength of the nation but since when was its job to suppress information?30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNo spying on journalist - PMPrime Minister John Key says neither New Zealand's domestic and foreign spy agencies, the SIS and GCSB, have been involved in surveillance of journalist Jon Stephenson.29 Jul 05:49 AM
New ZealandEx-Defence boss: Media not the 'enemy'A former Defence Force chief says he is concerned by a leaked Defence Force document that lists investigative journalists as subversive threats.28 Jul 08:15 PM
New ZealandFamily haunted by body in lakeAfter Private Michael Ross went missing during an army training exercise, his family clung to the hope he was playing with them and would turn up and surprise them.25 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSoldier's death was preventable, Court findsThe death of a soldier who drowned when he fell off a boat during a training exercise on a lake was accidental but could have been prevented, a Court of Inquiry has found.25 Jul 08:25 AM
WorldNZ military to withdraw from SolomonsNew Zealand will withdraw its military personnel from the Solomons after 10 years as part of a peace-keeping mission but some NZ police personnel will remain.24 Jul 05:47 AM
WorldKey gifts playground to the SolomonsPM John Key has gifted a children's playground to the people of the Solomon Islands to mark the work of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands.23 Jul 11:46 PM
WorldKiwis clear WWII bombs in Solomons"It's a tough job... blowing up bits of old bombs," says the commander of the NZDF in Solomons after four tonnes of unexploded ordinance was cleared.16 Jul 11:38 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Soldiers deserve an inquiryWar in all its terror is becoming ever more visible. Helmet cameras and the like enable commanders to watch the fighting from the other side of the world and inevitably, the footage finds its way into the public eye.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPlaques commemorate soldiers' sacrificeMPs will return to the House today with three new reminders of New Zealand's losses and service in wars overseas.02 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleMental issues on rise in militaryA record number of defence staff last year sought psychological help as the country suffered its greatest combat loss since Vietnam.01 Jul 05:30 PM
