New ZealandBody found in search for man missing after falling overboard on Fiordland lakeThe man was reported overboard about 1km offshore on Lake Manapōuri.18 Mar 11:51 PM
PremiumAuckland'Massive security threat': Defence Force pays $4.2m for church overlooking naval base, warshipsAll parties to the July sale have signed non-disclosure 'gag' agreements.18 Mar 04:59 PM
New ZealandNavy vessel spills up to 300 litres of oil into Akaroa HarbourThe HMNZS Te Kaha was anchored in the harbour when the oil spill happened.08 Mar 12:21 AM
PremiumPoliticsMinistry considers uses of AI in war, ex-Air Force MP says front line wants more people and bullets05 Mar 01:49 AM
New ZealandNavy officer wanted to 'hide in a bush' after alleged incident with senior officer, court martial told09 Feb 05:38 AM
New ZealandNZ Navy officer faces court martial over allegedly encouraging junior to kiss them09 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandNZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warshipsThe Royal New Zealand Navy vessel was helping enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.07 Dec 11:22 PM
New Zealand'One of the biggest agreements': Hamilton VR firm lands global defence dealCompany-X’s VR training is already used by the Royal New Zealand Navy.01 Dec 03:02 AM
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
PremiumPremiumNew 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 ZealandMemorial for Gisborne WWII airman and crew unveiled in WalesSub-Lieutenant Appleby, 24, died when his Avenger crashed in Wales in 1944.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt pays Samoa $6m over HMNZS Manawanui sinkingThe RNZN ship sank on October 6 last year after striking a reef and catching fire.05 Oct 11:18 PM
BusinessBehind the scenes at Mount Maunganui’s Syos as it triples staffSyos plans to triple its Mount Maunganui workforce within 12 months.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFit to fight? Navy boss orders Kiwi sailors stop boozing after multiple incidentsIncidents in NZ and offshore lead to investigations and orders to stop unhealthy drinking.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRSA suspends clubs, threatens them with termination over outstanding feesThe RSA has already suspended several local branches over unpaid fees.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurgeThe Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.06 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: NZ to spend more than $2b on new NZDF choppersThe helicopters can go further and carry larger loads than the existing Seasprite fleet. 04 May 01:31 AM
OpinionGlenn DwightAnzac Day: We don't know how lucky we are – Glenn DwightOPINION: We remember the young Kiwis, fighting for a world they might never live to see. 29 Apr 07:00 AM
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
