Defence Force
Nick McKenzie: Ben Roberts-Smith - the war hero turned criminal
Earlier this month Australia's most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith lost his defamation case against three newspapers who reported he had murdered civilians in Afghanistan. While not a criminal… Audio
Former NZ SAS soldier criticised in defamation judgement
A former New Zealand SAS trooper has been heavily criticised in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case judgement which was released yesterday.
Roberts-Smith, who won the Victoria Cross and the Medal… Audio
Australian veteran may have committed criminal offence - judge
Australian war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith may have committed a criminal offence by sending threatening letters to a former SAS colleague, a judge has found.
Leading New Zealand's support to Ukraine
Lieutenant Colonel Vanessa Ropitini had just two weeks' notice that she was deploying to Europe to support the international response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As she is awarded the… Audio
Recognition for heroic helicopter rescue
Almost two years ago to the day, the Canterbury region was hit by devastating floods. If it wasn't for the heroic actions of a highly skilled helicopter pilot and his crew, three lives would surely… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
War crimes verdict 'a massive win' for media
An Australian federal court judge has thrown out defamation claims made by an Australian veteran and Victoria Cross holder, Ben Roberts-Smith.
Mr Roberts-Smith launched the suit after a series of… Audio
NZ warned after Chinese hackers target critical US infrastructure
Chinese state-sponsored hackers have been spying on critical US infrastructure, and New Zealand could be a target too, Western intelligence agencies and Microsoft say.
'There must be clarity': Students protest US defence deal
University students in Papua New Guinea are protesting against the signing of a defence cooperation agreement with the United States that is expected to take place today in Port Moresby.
Hopes new intersection will minimise risk for Ōhakea Defence Force staff
Work is starting on a new intersection to a growing New Zealand Defence Force site along a traffic pinch point in the lower North Island.
Woman's bid to sue NZ Defence Force dismissed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has decided a former Air Force staffer who was repeatedly locked in a metal cage cannot sue the man who abused her and her former employer for compensatory damages.
Defence force gets a major boost
Defence force personnel and former defence ministers are applauding a large boost to the military's funding in the upcoming Budget.
Almost $750 million will be spent on wages and the upgrade of… Audio
‘Over to her’ – PM on Meka Whaitiri’s surprise departure
Meka Whaitiri returns to Wellington today where she will have to to face up to her former party in the House.
Yesterday the The Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins confirmed portfolio changes as a result… Audio
Defence Force investment nets praise from some
A former Defence Minister is applauding a close-to $750 million investment in wages, assets and infrastructure.
Defence personnel are lined up to get a sizeable pay rise after years of low morale… Audio
Chris Hipkins announces new Ukraine support package
New Zealand is increasing its military, humanitarian, legal and economic support for Ukraine.
'They are my whānau': Willie Apiata heads $200K fundraising effort for cyclone-hit iwi
The Victoria Cross recipient auctioned off his medal to help an East Coast iwi.
Vets who faced British nuclear tests in 1950s have reunion
New Zealand sailors exposed to British nuclear tests in the Pacific in the 1950s remain unhappy they've never had a government apology for being placed in harm's way. This weekend veterans, now all… Audio
NZ's Poseidon planes unaffected by reported glitch - Ministry
Problems overseas with Poseidon planes do not affect the safety or operations of the ones New Zealand has bought, officials say.
Revealed: Senior ex US military officers land NZ government jobs
Retired senior US military officers have been landing high-paying government jobs in New Zealand including with the GCSB spy agency.
Thousands of dollars a day: Veteran US officers recruited on Australia defence contracts
Retired senior US military officers are being paid thousands of dollars a day to help Australia's Defence Department, Pentagon papers show.
