New Zealand'Totally unsuitable': Inside the NZDF's crumbling housing conditionsThe $2.5b plan aims to fix decades of decay in defence housing and bases.26 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsGovt pledges $4b for Devonport Naval Base in major upgrade of flood-prone, mouldy defence estateThe Defence Force warns 70% of its infrastructure has less than 20 years of working life.25 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumNew ZealandJudith Collins confirms KC probe found no wrongdoing by senior NZDF officerThe complaint was lodged in 2023 but a formal inquiry didn't start until July 2025.22 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandFit to fight? Navy boss orders Kiwi sailors stop boozing after multiple incidents30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAudrey Young'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurge06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ, UK strengthen military partnership to support Ukraine, including dronesNew Zealand also expected to announce increased support for the joint Operation Interflex.22 Apr 08:20 PM
New ZealandNZDF quietly remove some entry requirements for NCEA levels 1 and 2Applications surged to 9702 in 2024 after the academic changes were made.06 Apr 07:56 PM
PoliticsPM Luxon defends NZDF job cuts plan as India visit endsThe Government is about to release its 15-year plan for NZ's defence spending.20 Mar 06:20 PM
New ZealandMissile launch a fort for NZ Defence ForceA Penguin missile was fired for he first time from a Seasprite helicopter recently in a world first for New Zealand. Video / NZ Defence ForceWatch09 Mar 05:01 AM
New Zealand‘Best decision of my life’: Tokoroa local enthuses about joining NavyMontana Hartley has just completed junior officer and basic training at Devonport.04 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandChinese naval ships move further away from NZ, enters Great Australian BightAn international relations expert said China's motivation for the activity was unknown.27 Feb 12:56 AM
PoliticsLuxon floats sending Navy ship into South China SeaThe move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.26 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandOfficials suspect Chinese warships in Australian waters may be backed by nuclear subA small New Zealand naval contingent is shadowing the Chinese navy ships off Tasmania.26 Feb 02:18 AM
New Zealand‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flightsThe Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.25 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister reveals new location of Chinese warships in Tasman SeaJudith Collins criticised China for not warning airlines about the live-fire drills.23 Feb 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon aiming to get ‘close’ to spending 2% of GDP on defenceThe Government wants to hit a defence spending target – it'll cost a bomb.18 Feb 03:51 AM
PoliticsWhy is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.09 Feb 11:54 PM
KahuRecognising excellence: 35 leaders celebrated in honours listNew Year Honours highlight achievements in art, education, governance and health.30 Dec 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore sampling after high hydrocarbon levels found around HMNZS Manawanui wreck siteThe Samoan Government has implemented a precautionary zone.09 Dec 07:59 AM
New ZealandExpert says Manawanui sinking due to NZDF staff's ‘lack of knowledge’ with autopilot systemAn interim report found the autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsJudith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinkingThe initial findings into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa last month have been revealed. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Judith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinkingThe release of the initial findings from the Court of Inquiry into the HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking in Samoa last month.Watch29 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandOperation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in DecemberThe Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.18 Nov 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testingThe ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Challenging work': 3000kg of food in shipping container off HMNZS Manawanui recoveredOne container with 3000kg worth of food was lost during the crash.20 Oct 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Mayday, mayday, New Zealand warship grounded’: New details of Manawanui rescue revealedThe Herald has obtained exclusive new accounts of the brave rescue, fraught with danger.19 Oct 04:00 PM
