PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Fisher: NZDF needs a lot of cash and Judith Collins could be the way to get itAnalysis: NZDF needs people, equipment, a clear direction - and a lot of money.02 Jan 04:00 PM
RoyalsFormer Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year HonoursWell-known athletes, film stars and broadcasters are on the list.29 Dec 04:00 PM
RoyalsWatch: King Charles shares special moment with Kiwi soldierThe interaction was caught on camera during the King's visit to a military training base.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Taupō returns to Whangārei after patrolling for illegal fishingThe navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.28 Nov 03:10 AM
KahuThe 28th Māori Battalion unclaimed medals kaupapa completed in NapierForty-six sets of medals were presented to whānau in the final ceremony.21 Nov 05:53 PM
KahuMaori matron's descendants finally take her war medals homeMary Claudine Cairns served at Papakura military camp, training army nurses.30 Oct 05:49 PM
Kahu78 medals bestowed to 28th Māori Battalion descendantsMany whānau carried photos of their late fathers, uncles and grandfathers.29 Oct 11:52 PM
New Zealand'A real game-changer': Navy welcomes special trioMatawhā, Ururoa and Mako will allow the Navy to go further and faster.26 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandBomb threat at Queenstown Airport resolved, flights resumePassengers and staff were ordered to the carpark after a suspected bomb threat.05 Oct 10:41 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand’s message to China in new defence strategy - not a 'path to war'A grassroots activist group claims the new strategy leads NZ down the path to war.04 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandBusiness cordoned off after reports of unexploded artilleryThe item looked like an unexploded mortar bomb.25 Jul 10:22 PM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins’ China visit: President Xi meeting today in BeijingPrime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘You’d better not jinx it’ PM on his high-stakes trip to China, and whether plane will get off the groundThe PM admits foreign policy isn't his background, but insists he's a fast learner24 Jun 06:14 PM
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