Defence Force
Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember military veterans
Expansion of the term 'veteran' will add 100,000 service people, without automatically changing existing entitlements.
Officials warn submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets'
The leading risk of damage is from accidents or natural disasters, but nothing in official online guidance allows for deliberate sabotage.
'I just about burst into tears' - Kiwi WWII hero's last flight found
Anzac Day has been particularly poignant for one Gisborne man, after learning just weeks ago that his uncle's World War II plane was found.
In pictures: Dawn services across Aotearoa honour past sacrifices
Here are some of the best photos from dawn services across Aotearoa honouring servicemen who fought and died in war.
As it happened: Anzac Day around the world
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken at the Anzac Day dawn service in Gallipoli, Turkey.
Veteran reflects on service and sacrifice at dawn service
For Christchurch man Tremaine Te Kira, Anzac Day is a day not just to remember those lost in the past, but also recent friends and colleagues.
'Started having a yak': Kiwi travellers blown away by chance meeting with PM
Christopher Luxon was attending a wreath-laying service in London's Hyde Park.
New waiata released to commemorate Māori Battalion
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion, after Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies died last year. Video, Audio
Defence Ministry releases plan to counter cyber attacks
Its new Defence Capability Plan envisages spending between $100 million and $300 million on cyber upgrades in the next four years.
NZ, UK strengthen military partnership to support Ukraine, including drones
The drone contract with Mt Maunganui robotics company SYOS Aerospace is worth $66.8m.
Charity launches AI chatbot therapy service for veterans
No Duff Charitable Trust created the chatbot and trained it in things like crisis support, mindfulness and breathing modules. Audio
NZ helps US Navy in race against China
New Zealand is increasingly enmeshed in Five Eyes spy satellite projects designed to primarily benefit the US Navy in its race against China. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZDF working to get up to speed on drone use
A major drone maker is warning that New Zealand's Defence Force should not buy any of the weapons that have not proved themselves in the Ukraine war. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Fallen soldier Rory Malone added to town's roll of honour
Malone was fatally shot in Afghanistan in 2012.
Access to space systems 'critical on the modern battlefield'
The Defence Minister has outlined an unprecedented half a billion dollars for space operations, as part of a new high-tech military push. Audio
Defence Minister has given OK for military to buy killer drones
The Defence Minister has given the OK for the military to acquire killer drones so long as a human is operating them and they only kill other soldiers. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Who is the Defence Force spend-up meant to protect us against?
The government plans to pump billions into the Defence Force, but there are questions around just who it is the government thinks we might end up using the upgraded equipment against. Audio
New Zealand has joined the arms race, professor says
A $12 billion plan includes spending on "enhance combat capability, including strike capacity". Audio
Former soldier on defence spending boost
A former soldier and defence expert is hopeful the government's long-awaited Defence Capability Plan will help breathe new life and confidence into the country's defence forces. Retired Lieutenant… Audio
Govt announces $12 billion Defence Capability plan
The government is pumping $12 billion over the next four years into building a "modern, combat-capable" New Zealand Defence Force. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
