Defence Force
Salvage companies ready to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel
The Navy is confident a robust plan is in place to handle any leaks as the operation to remove fuel from the HMNZS Manawanui begins. Audio
Time for soldiers to do civilian work extended until mid-February
The government has notified Parliament it is extending the time soldiers will be filling in for their striking non-uniformed colleagues until Valentines Day.
Operation to remove fuel from sunken naval ship will begin soon, Defence Force says
Commodore Andrew Brown says removing the fuel will be a complex task and it signals the next phase in the recovery.
Use of 'extraordinary' powers in Defence decision 'unusual' - Labour
Defence Minister Judith Collins has formally told Parliament she is allowing uniformed personnel to fill in for striking civilian staff.
Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strike
About 1000 civilian workers have ramped up industrial action in the last week, with NZDF refusing to offer a pay increase.
Flags to fly at half-mast following death of Sir Robert Gillies
All government and public buildings will fly the New Zealand flag at half-mast on Tuesday to mark the burial of Sir Robert Gillies.
Pahiatua's Polish children return
The welcome mat is laid out for the return of Polish refugee children in Pahiatua, where their arrival 80 years ago has been wound into the fabric of the town's history. Audio
Australia's $7.7 billion military satellite program axed
Australia's largest-ever defence space contract aimed to deliver a hardened network of three to five satellites offering high-level cyber and electronic warfare protection.
Start of cyclone season increases danger from Manawanui wreck - expert
As cyclone season begins in the Pacific, it's vital the hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel inside the wreck of the Manawanui be removed urgently, or the situation could quickly worsen quickly, an…
Historic parade marks infantry battalion receiving new King's and Regimental colours
More than 100 army soldiers took part in a historic parade in Canterbury on Thursday.
'It's unfortunate' - Former SAS soldier on Taliban's return to power
The Gallantry Star recipient says learning most of his former Afghan colleagues did not escape the return of the regime "hit me hard".
Jamie Pennell
Elite SAS soldier, Jamie Pennell talks about facing the full force of the Taliban, who gets through the brutal SAS selection process and what it's like to lose a fellow soldier. |
CHOGM: More than just an expensive talkfest
A look at some of the people who turned up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hoping to advance plans for global change Audio
'Everything is stopped': Villagers hit hard by naval vessel sinking
It's a tale of two coastlines: Royals and heads of government meet on one coast and villages live in fear on the other, as diesel leaks from the wrecked HMNZS Manawanui. Audio
NZDF eyes patrol ship to replace sunken Manawanui
The Defence Force is looking at how much work is needed to get one of the two ships to an "operational level of capability".
NZDF has 'no timeline' for Manawanui fuel tanks
It would be "inappropriate" to comment on timelines - and who's paying, Commodore Brown says. Audio
Manawanui's wreck an unwanted guest at global meeting
The Detail: The wreck of the Manawanui is leaving an oily sheen on the water, and taking the shine off the job of hosting world leaders, including the King.
Manawanui wreck the unwanted guest at CHOGM
The wreck of the Manawanui is leaving an oily sheen on the water, and taking the shine of the job of hosting world leaders including the King Audio
'Challenging' salvage efforts underway on sunken Manawanui
The NZDF is working to retrieve three shipping containers, while Samoan authorities are working on fuel removal.
Manawanui clean-up on hold for CHOGM
Samoa's prime minister says dive and coastal operations around the sunken vessel will be on hold from Monday until next weekend.