New ZealandMore Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visitsNew Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.23 May 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experienceFirst evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.21 May 05:39 PM
New ZealandNZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in AucklandA Hercules plane has brought home the first 50 Kiwis from Noumea tonight.21 May 10:21 AM
Talanoa'Help is coming': Women, children and elderly to be evacuated first from New CaledoniaFrench authorities say an operation to clear the main road was successful.19 May 08:35 PM
PoliticsNZDF rescue flights await French approval to bring home Kiwis stranded in New CaledoniaWinston Peters said NZ is waiting for French authorities to confirm it's safe.18 May 10:18 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.16 May 01:18 AM
New ZealandNZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine warMore than 1700 people have been sanctioned since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began.15 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandŌhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availabilityŌhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.15 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandLow flying military aircraft head to isolated Coromandel beachLow flying military aircraft expected over isolated Coromandel beach.14 May 03:12 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.14 May 12:36 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in fire at Burnham military camp was teenage girlFirefighters found the teenage girl in one of the bedrooms after entering the property.08 May 09:23 AM
New ZealandPerson killed, three hurt in fire at Burnham military campInvestigators on the scene after army camp property gutted by fatal fire.08 May 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDefence boss calls Navy 'extremely fragile', three of nine ships out of actionLike the Navy, the Army and Air Force are also in troubled waters, new briefings reveal.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day not a day to 'glorify war', senior serviceman saysWarrant Officer Class One Lofty Forsyth spoke at Whangamatā's dawn service.26 Apr 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We will remember them - but is that enough?OPINION: We must do more than just remember them.24 Apr 05:00 PM
TalanoaSamoan-Kiwi shares her journey to a special performance at Gallipoli'It’s breathtaking how beautiful the place is, but a tragedy...what people went through.'24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': NZDF to play reduced role in Gallipoli dawn serviceThe RSA CEO expects Kiwi ingenuity to shine through as they face this obstacle.23 Apr 11:03 PM
New ZealandOne uniform and a guitar: NZDF to play reduced role Gallipoli dawn serviceThe unprecedented event was caused by the chaos of the Dubai floods last week.23 Apr 07:30 PM
KahuWarriors team up with Defence Force for tribute before Anzac NRL matchCEO: 'To be able to commemorate those who have served, fought and fallen is an honour.'23 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandTūrangi soldier embarks on pilgrimage to GallipoliWarrant Officer Class 1 Carlo De Negri will pay his respects to a fallen relative.23 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandMore than 30 Anzac Day services in Hawke's BayThe day starts with dawn parades and continues with civic and church services.22 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandVoices of Gallipoli celebrated at National Army Museum Te Mata ToaA special civic service will be held in Waiōuru on Anzac Day.21 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPreparing for war: Behind the lines with the NZ ArmySoldiers assembled for the biggest training exercise since 2017.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSoldier's fundraising buzz came from wanting to help young lady walk againA drive to push himself and help those who couldn't saw Andrew McCrory change lives.16 Apr 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZSAS transparency follows other secretive agencies stepping out of shadowsDr Rhys Ball says details on deployment show NZSAS moves at stunning speed.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspaceThe Prime Minister begins his Southeast Asia trip, including Thailand and the Philippines.15 Apr 04:52 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Air Force veteran features on special NZ Post stampThe story behind the stamps is to show that NZ's veterans are not just ‘elderly men’.04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Govt restricts access to veteran VIP schemeVeterans' Affairs is reducing access to its Veterans Independence Programme.20 Mar 05:28 AM
New ZealandNZDF appeals Covid-19 vaccination mandate decisionA court ruled NZDF's internal workplace Covid-19 vaccination mandate was unlawful.15 Mar 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departmentsJust how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?06 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsAustralian officials coming to NZ to talk Aukus deal as Winston Peters, Judith Collins salute strength of AnzusThe ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.01 Feb 05:56 AM
New ZealandDazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year HonoursAmong the recipients are a Major General and a Police Detective Inspector.12 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZDF under stress but far from ‘dire straits’Opinion: 'The NZDF will continue to perform its varied and demanding roles credibly ...'07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZDF in crisis – our ships can’t sail, planes can’t fly and soldiers have left in drovesNZDF documents reveal depleted military as plumbers labelled 'strategic' trades.02 Jan 04:00 PM