PremiumPremiumEmploymentHighest-paid public sector bosses: Top earner's 30% bump to $1.4mAfter years of pay restraint, state sector pay is on the up again.15 Jun 05:40 AM
New ZealandAir Force plans Spitfire flypast for centenary celebrationSpitfire will take off from Ōhakea and fly to Wellington before returning north.12 Jun 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentLack of military action factor in Defence Force's staffing battleUkraine training deployment good for morale but serious staffing issues remain, vet says.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour storeys high: The biggest waves recorded around NZ this yearA "one-in-3000 year" wave near Napier has been among the biggest recorded.04 Jun 11:58 PM
PoliticsPM unconvinced as review finds intelligence committee lacks independenceThe relevant act currently requires the committee to be chaired by the Prime Minister.29 May 03:55 AM
New ZealandShiling cargo ship being towed to Wellington, a 25-hour voyageThe vessel has been anchored at Tasman Bay since its mayday call.21 May 11:41 PM
PoliticsBudget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandContainer ship Shiling likely to return to Wellington, scene of previous failuresThe container ship put out a mayday call on Friday morning after losing power.14 May 04:28 AM
New ZealandTroubled cargo ship Shiling being towed after mayday callYesterday's breakdown was the fourth in less than a year.12 May 11:15 PM
New Zealand‘Drifting in rolling seas’: Tugboat reaches cargo ship after mayday callIt's the fourth time in a year the ship has encountered troubles.12 May 01:30 AM
KahuNZDF drops kapa haka performance for King Charles' coronationSoldiers from the NZDF will escort King Charles' carriage down The Mall.05 May 09:54 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga'Magnificent': 94-year-old WWII veteran Don Wilson's verdict on the dawn service.25 Apr 05:13 AM
New ZealandFlood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debrisThe community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.25 Apr 03:17 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day: Hawke's Bay's hero chaplain, Māori 'Pah' site acknowledged at GallipoliThe 'Padre' from Wairoa held a special place in the Māori contingent.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Organisation in crisis’: NZ Defence Force battling to hold on to staffStaff are leaving in droves as they look to better support their families.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandANZAC Day: Digital donation options for Poppy DayPeople can donate in person with cash or through the RSA's digital channels.19 Apr 11:44 PM
New ZealandNZ soldier killed in Ukraine farewelled by family and friendsKane Te Tai's final words were revealed at his farewell in Devonport today.13 Apr 01:50 AM
New ZealandYoung army officers put through pacesInfantry, engineers and bomb dogs are on their way to Languard Bluff.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNavy boats bought by Ireland: Decade-old ships deemed not fit for serviceNavy commissioned boats in 2010 but is now selling them.06 Apr 10:32 PM
New Zealand'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's BayHawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Civil Defence response scales back, but the work continuesThe transitional phase doesn’t mean the emergency response has ended.28 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandHealthcare and aroha being choppered to rural communitiesSeeing the need through a cultural lens critical to mission’s success.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandUkraine death: Mates rally to bring Kiwi's body homeVeteran support organisation Kane Te Tai helped found now supporting his whānau.21 Mar 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Kane had a huge heart': Kiwi fighter killed in Ukraine's legacyKiwi fighter Kane Te Tai has been remembered for his heart for others.21 Mar 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Doing our job': Soldiers disobeyed orders to save lives during Cyclone GabrielleDefence Force praises soldiers' initiative and courage.14 Mar 02:18 AM
RoyalsWatch: King Charles shares special moment with Kiwi soldierThe interaction was caught on camera during the King's visit to a military training base.20 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandAerial photos show scale of disaster in GisborneCivil Defence is running fly-overs of Tairāwhiti to assess the cyclone damage.18 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tearful sisters reunite as isolated Hawke’s Bay villages struggle without helpThe road had become unpassable in the cyclone - until a local forestry gang stepped in.18 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandTemporary morgue set up at Napier Port amid fears over cyclone victimsIt is feared more people will be found dead in devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle.16 Feb 09:54 PM
New Zealand'You're going to get what you deserve': Army officer sends woman message before alleged sexual violationThe Crown said the woman withdrew her consent during planned 'rough' sex.16 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergencyMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.09 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentialsMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.08 Feb 11:56 PM
New ZealandOur largest drug seizure: $500m worth of cocaine picked up in sea; NZ 'a potential transit point'Five Eyes were involved in the operation between Police, Customs and NZDF.08 Feb 05:48 PM
KahuKiwi soldier brings Ukrainian mana homeA New Zealand soldier builds strong bonds with Ukrainians he helped train.14 Dec 06:12 PM
