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
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
