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
New ZealandMPs stand at ease to honour soldiersMPs will give way to New Zealand soldiers - including SAS troops - and their families this evening for a ceremony in Parliament's debating chamber.01 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrothers get closer to compo dealsTwo brothers seriously injured in separate army training incidents are a step closer to ending their 16-year battle for compensation.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuicide soldier's commander defends trainingThe commanding officer of the New Zealand Army deployment on which Corporal Douglas Hughes committed suicide while in Afghanistan has defended the training of the unit before its went overseas in 2011.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSafety for troops on $600m listThe Defence Force has a $600 million shopping list for technology such as GPS tracking of troops in war zones to reduce friendly fire mishaps, as well as unmanned aircraft and drones.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAir force deaths: $70k offerThe families of three airmen killed in an Anzac Day 2010 helicopter crash have been offered $70,000 for each death.20 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSoldier's mother welcomes footageThe mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan says footage released by the Defence Force of a firefight shows how well our soldiers are trained.13 Jun 08:54 PM
New ZealandFilm gives glimpse of deadly chaosThe Defence Force has issued footage from a chaotic 12-minute battle described as New Zealand's "biggest firefight since Vietnam" after a court of inquiry released its findings on two deadly incidents in Afghanistan that killed five Kiwis.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGrenade flew to NZ on soldier's bodyA live grenade was carried on the body of a dead Kiwi soldier from Afghanistan to Christchurch without Defence Force officials knowing.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZDF release footage of fatal attackDetails of a Defence Force inquiry into fatal attacks in Afghanistan have been released this afternoon, along with footage of one of the incidents.13 Jun 04:11 AM
New ZealandNZDF to present findings of inquiry into fatal incidents todayThe Defence Force will today present the findings of a Court of Inquiry into two incidents which resulted in the deaths of five New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan last year.12 Jun 09:57 PM
New ZealandSoldiers face probeA criminal inquiry has started into a firefight in which two New Zealand soldiers were killed in Afghanistan last year.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandArmy's ammo goes AWOLWeapons and military equipment worth more than $330,000 have been stolen over four years from the Defence Force.18 May 05:30 PM
OpinionMatt McCarten: Our Afghanistan embarrassmentLast Sunday morning Matt McCarten was on TVNZ as a <i>Q+A</i> panelist.27 Apr 05:30 PM
