PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Stevenson: Opinion: A call to arm, to counter China's belligerencyOPINION: David Stevenson writes NZ should arm itself in the face of China's threats.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$2.59m of cannabis destined to 'fund terrorism' seized by Royal NZ Navy3,600 kilograms of hash were seized from a vessel in the Indian Ocean on Monday.01 Oct 12:01 AM
New ZealandEspionage soldier 'stashed classified documents in a chiller bag'Soldier arrested on suspicion of far-right links had mosque terror video, charges say.30 Sep 05:52 PM
New ZealandEspionage court martial: Kiwi soldier's interim name suppression continuesThe soldier was arrested in December 2019.27 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandEscape from Kabul; Most NZDF crew back in NZ after 'chaotic' evacuationThe majority of Defence Force staff have now returned to New Zealand.06 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandAfghan translator has grave fears for family hiding from TalibanDozens of decision-ready visa applications prompt legal action by Afghans in the Waikato03 Sep 01:10 AM
New Zealand'Desperate, hopeless, terrified': Afghan interpreters left stranded as NZ evacuation mission endsSource says none of the group of 37 Afghan civilians who helped NZ in Bamiyan got out.27 Aug 01:18 AM
New Zealand'We did not get everyone out', PM says after 'despicable attack' in KabulBombs at Kabul airport kill 60 Afghan civilians and 12 US troops.26 Aug 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Covered in blood': Two Kiwis caught up in deadly Kabul airport attackThe New Zealand Defence Force says all of its personnel are safe.26 Aug 07:32 PM
New ZealandKabul terror threat: Fleeing Kiwis told to stay away from airportTerror threats as overnight NZDF makes second successful evacuation flight. 25 Aug 10:55 PM
New ZealandAfghan interpreters resettled in NZ fear Taliban revenge on family left behindResettled interpreters have been pleading their cases for family for up to four years.25 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandAfghan mercy dash: First NZDF flight lands at Kabul, picks up desperate evacueesRNZAF C-130 spends just 30 minutes on tarmac - just hours after deadly gunfight.23 Aug 09:20 PM
New ZealandFirst Kiwis evacuated from AfghanistanA second group of New Zealanders is expected to be evacuated as soon as possible.22 Aug 06:51 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ baseBamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".18 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court Justice calls on Govt to provide safe passage for female Afghan judgesFemale judges are receiving calls from the Taliban threatening 'where will you hide now?'17 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandPM: 200 Afghan locals could be rescued by NZ extraction operationExtraction priority will be for the locals who assisted NZ's Defence Force: PM17 Aug 12:50 AM
New ZealandAfghanistan deployment by Wednesday at the earliest - ministerThe 40 NZDF personnel to be deployed include engineers, medical people and 'security'.16 Aug 08:13 AM
New ZealandPM: Window for getting Kiwis out of Afghanistan is closingThere are about 47 Kiwis in Afghanistan who need help getting back.15 Aug 07:41 PM
New ZealandDefence Force flies critically ill Niuean MP to NZ for medical treatmentThe aircraft was met by an ambulance.12 Aug 07:07 AM
New ZealandGovt urgently reviewing cases of Afghan interpretersImmigration Minister Kris Faafoi says they're looking at the "emerging issue".12 Aug 03:02 AM
LifestyleKiwi army mum's sacrifice: 'I make my kids proud'When she's called to duty, Megan dons her fatigues and kisses her babies goodbye.06 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMilitary at MIQ says HQ bosses get better Covid bonusesMIQ military staff says pandemic pay is better for those based at NZDF HQ.29 Jul 03:35 AM
New ZealandContractor in hospital after electric shock at naval baseNavy Occupational Safety and Health are investigating and WorkSafe has also been informed.23 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandMuseums discover potential explosive in collectionsThe potentially explosive acid has been sitting in museum displays.21 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandExplosive acid found at Dunedin museumBomb disposal unit called to Dunedin museum after discovery of explosive acid.20 Jul 05:30 AM
KahuRangatahi now aiming for military careersTe Wānanga O Aotearoa helps youth gain life-changing experiences.12 Jul 10:08 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Government struggles to recruit MIQ security staffThe Defence Force has been asked to cover security roles at MIQ facilities.05 Jul 08:51 PM
New ZealandNZDF in bid to avoid prosecution for special forces deathDecorated soldier's counter-terrorism training cited in bid to have charge dismissed.18 Jun 04:55 AM
New ZealandDefence Force seeks more drones for fleetDefence Force is looking to add to its fleet of about 60 drones; police to add more too.22 May 09:21 PM
New ZealandAir Force finds fisherman, 5 still missing after 'horrific' incidentAt least one survivor has been found by an NZ Air Force P-3 Orion.21 May 01:06 AM
New ZealandDefence Force to address man's unlawful detention claimPolice say no criminal offence in case of man alleging kidnap by military officers.12 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: NZ Defence Force sends medical team to EgyptThe NZ Defence Force has sent a medical team to Sinai to help with a Covid outbreak there.12 May 12:35 AM
New ZealandMan charged with assaulting Defence Force MIQ workerThe 30-year-old is defending the charge of assault from last month.04 May 11:52 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: 50 NZDF personnel have contracted Covid-19 working offshoreThe figure includes those affected by the outbreak in Canada.29 Apr 12:30 AM
