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 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 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 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
New ZealandSoldier risked his life to help a friendWith his colleague's lifeless body lying nearby and insurgent fire around him, Lance Corporal Leon Smith's back was to the wall. But the New Zealand soldier wasn't leaving without his friend or without completing the mission assigned to him.19 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandChopper pilot flew into 'a river of tracer fire'With bullets kicking up dust in front of him and insurgent rounds pinging off his helicopter cockpit, every fibre in Flight Lieutenant Ben Pryor's body told him to flee19 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBomb specialist faced the unseen enemyIt's every soldier's greatest fear - the unseen enemy. The improvised explosive device (IED) buried beneath the road, which is detonated by Afghanistan insurgents who lie and wait for Coalition soldiers to pass.19 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCourt martial for army officerA New Zealand Army officer charged with beating a fellow soldier has appeared before a court martial this morning at Linton Army Camp.25 Mar 06:23 AM
New ZealandHeavy weapons request for Afghanistan medicsDefence bosses were asked to allow soldiers in Afghanistan to ignore the Geneva Convention so medics could use heavy weapons.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMum: Army hiding truth into deathThe grieving mother of a dead Kiwi soldier asked for the return of his clothes but was told they were burned as the items were considered "bio-toxic".13 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandDefence Force highlights online dangersThe Defence Force has issued a handbook to personnel with guidelines on how to use social networking sites.08 Mar 06:53 AM
New ZealandDefence deaths tied to training gapsTwenty armed forces personnel have been killed in the past three years - with a number of deaths linked to training failures and gaps.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily want open inquestSome family members of Corporal Douglas Hughes say they want an open inquest to satisfy their questions over the soldier's death.04 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandCoroner had attacked gay marriageThe coroner who declined a full inquest into the suicide of a gay soldier is a Mormon church elder who attacked same-sex marriage in a submission to Parliament, saying it was an unnecessary "social experiment".03 Mar 04:30 PM
