New ZealandFocus: Defence Minister Judith Collins gives update on sinking of HMNZS ManawanuiThe HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after fire took hold of the listing vessel, which ran aground near Upolu, Samoa.Watch06 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran agroundAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 12:30 AM
Politics‘Increasing’ threats to NZ security, ministry warns, as Collins appoints new defence chiefsThe defence chiefs will be in place as the country faces a complex global environment.27 Aug 10:38 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludesMinisters have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.20 Jun 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We will remember them - but is that enough?OPINION: We must do more than just remember them.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': NZDF to play reduced role in Gallipoli dawn serviceThe RSA CEO expects Kiwi ingenuity to shine through as they face this obstacle.23 Apr 11:03 PM
New ZealandOne uniform and a guitar: NZDF to play reduced role Gallipoli dawn serviceThe unprecedented event was caused by the chaos of the Dubai floods last week.23 Apr 07:30 PM
KahuWarriors team up with Defence Force for tribute before Anzac NRL matchCEO: 'To be able to commemorate those who have served, fought and fallen is an honour.'23 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandMore than 30 Anzac Day services in Hawke's BayThe day starts with dawn parades and continues with civic and church services.22 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Govt restricts access to veteran VIP schemeVeterans' Affairs is reducing access to its Veterans Independence Programme.20 Mar 05:28 AM
RoyalsKaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year waitThe Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHMNZS Aotearoa: Contaminated diesel fuel required multi-million dollar fixThe Navy has launched an inquiry as to how the dodgy diesel caused so much damage.04 Mar 01:46 AM
KahuWaitangi Tribunal hearing to listen to Māori veterans' war storiesFew Māori veterans from WWII acquired farms under settlement schemes.26 Feb 05:53 PM
New ZealandProtesters descend on Devonport over Red Sea military actionProtesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.28 Jan 11:40 PM
New Zealand'The sea was like a washing machine': Awards for sailors who rescued yachtsman in cycloneThey all received Defence Force awards for their bravery.24 Aug 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLocal RSAs told they exist for veterans - not cheap booze and foodNew RSA leadership is investigating local clubs' finances and welfare support.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I tried to be as Pākeha as I could' - Corrella lead singer returns to Māori rootsCorrella join Waiata Anthems line-up to normalise te reo Māori.30 Apr 08:00 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
New ZealandFlood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debrisThe community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.25 Apr 03:17 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day: Hawke's Bay's hero chaplain, Māori 'Pah' site acknowledged at GallipoliThe 'Padre' from Wairoa held a special place in the Māori contingent.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNavy boats bought by Ireland: Decade-old ships deemed not fit for serviceNavy commissioned boats in 2010 but is now selling them.06 Apr 10:32 PM
Crime'I didn't mean to': Female sailor accused of 'indecent' touch of naval officer testifiesRoselia Epati was charged with three counts of indecent assault.17 Jan 05:01 AM
Black FernsWales call up NZ naval officer for Black Ferns clashIt has all the makings of a plot in a spy novel.26 Oct 11:00 PM
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 ZealandNew services help military veterans transition back to civilian life"There's a lot of transferable skills, it's just about getting employers to understand."29 Jul 01:47 AM
New ZealandSailor proposes to partner dockside at welcome-home ceremonyThe HMNZS Te Mana left to get an upgrade in Canada three years ago.08 Jul 03:38 AM
New ZealandNZ navy frigate to leave Canada after 8 yearsThe second of the country's two naval frigates is due to leave Canada.17 May 04:13 AM
New ZealandAussie sailor says she was drugged, raped while serving with NZ NavyWhen she reported it years later, she was told nothing could be done.16 May 01:06 AM
New ZealandCourt martial: Judge calls mistrial for navy officer assault caseA navy police officer allegedly laid a hand on a junior officer's throat.03 May 06:09 AM
New ZealandNavy officer fell, hitting head before alleged assault"I don't remember it," the defendant said.02 May 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Massive haul': NZ-built superyacht used to smuggle $300m of cocaineThe vessel was seized off the English coast with 2000kg of cocaine on board.29 Apr 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Wave was over 30 feet': Enchanter skipper spent 4hrs in sea clinging to plastic - mumLance Goodhew was also involved in rescue after the Whakaari/White Island tragedy.24 Mar 10:45 PM
New ZealandThree dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North CapeA distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.20 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandOver 200 Navy personnel isolating after outbreak, dozens infectedSo far, 65 Navy personnel have tested positive for Covid-19.01 Mar 05:43 AM
