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
New ZealandNZDF personnel warned after signing up with China-linked South African flight schoolThe warning involves four New Zealanders.13 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandSoldier's death prompts recommendations to change NZDF medical kitsA coroner has recommended defibrillators in all medical kits, and a life jacket review.09 Dec 10:08 PM
New ZealandSoldiers operating overseas given new orders for handling detaineesThe fallout from the disastrous raid in Afghanistan continues.05 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandFour former NZDF staff could now be training Chinese militaryThe organisation is recruiting ex-army pilots for the People's Liberation Army.19 Oct 06:50 AM
TalanoaGrandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognisedPasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.14 Oct 08:35 PM
New ZealandMinister says 'no' to Kiwi cop's family facing Taliban reprisalsDays remain before family of New Zealand woman face being handed over to Taliban.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Kiwi reservist soldiers might be in Ukraine, says NZDFTwo Reserve Army soldiers may be in Ukraine or have been previously, say NZDF.29 Sep 05:43 AM
TalanoaWatch: Remnants of war found on Tuvalu seabedMore than 20 World War II bombs have been found near the small Pacific nation of Tuvalu.28 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandUS, UK join NZ and Pacific allies in Fijian military exerciseThe name of the exercise originated from Operation Cartwheel during World War II.21 Sep 04:49 AM
RoyalsWatch: NZ troops perform emotional haka for William and KateThe ceremonial haka was performed by 25 members of the New Zealand Defence Force.16 Sep 08:39 PM
New ZealandDefence Force wants charges over death of soldier dismissedNZDF wants charges over SAS soldier's death dismissed; says WorkSafe has no jurisdiction.12 Sep 09:04 AM
New ZealandDominic Abelen's body recovery abandoned under 'intense fire'Intense mortar and artillery fire forced fellow fighters to withdraw.04 Sep 06:03 PM
New ZealandSexual banter 'normal' at Defence Force, dismissed worker claimsDefence Force worker said sexual banter was tolerated because female colleague ignored it.01 Sep 06:14 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Calls for embassy in Kiev as sensitive talks to retrieve body continueCalls come after fears body remains in Russian hands.29 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF contacts nearly 100 soldiers on leave without payNZDF is reminding soldiers on leave they cannot go to Ukraine.26 Aug 07:22 AM
New Zealand'Small number' of NZ personnel fighting in UkraineKiwis assist with combat medicine, evacuations and training soldiers, Ron Mark confirms.25 Aug 05:53 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine 'a warrior till the end'NZDF says off-duty soldier's leave request didn't mention Ukraine travel plans.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo NZDF personnel authorised to fight in Ukraine: MinisterNZDF 'warrior' soldier was off-duty on unpaid leave.25 Aug 02:06 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Details emerge of firefightDominic Abelen was fighting with other foreign fighters on frontline.24 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is namedThe soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.24 Aug 09:19 PM
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