Defence Force
Navy frigate returns to New Zealand after major upgrade in Canada
After a three-year upgrade in Canada, the naval vessel HMNZS Te Mana has returned to New Zealand shores.
Govt aiming to settle 'big questions' with defence policy review - expert
An international relations expert believes the government's defence policy review will ask some fundamental questions of the Defence Force and its identity.
Defence Force review adjusts to post-Covid world and climate
What kind of military should this country have and what should it be doing?
Those are the big questions being asked in a review of Defence Force policy announced by the Government.
An assessment… Audio
Ukraine war, climate change add urgency to defence review, defence minister says
A review of New Zealand's defence policy and strategy has been announced by Minister of Defence Peeni Henare.
Vulnerable veterans set to be offered greater mental health support
The Returned and Services Association is welcoming a plan to support veterans' wellbeing but says it has been a long time coming.
More support on offer for veterans' well-being
The Returned and Services Association is welcoming a plan to support veterans' well-being - but says it has been a long time coming.
The new policy framework identifies veterans as a vulnerable group… Audio
Governor General on Queen's jubilee celebration
Forty members of a New Zealand Defence Force taua were among the 2000 military personnel taking part in the march near Buckingham Palace on Sunday as part of the weekend's Jubilee celebrations.
The… Audio
Defence becomes a hot potato after PM meets Biden, China woos Pacific nations
Analysis - The prime minister meets the US president in the White House and China doesn't get all it wanted from Pacific countries.
Alarm at suggestion NZ tighten defence ties with US
New Zealand's move to tighten defence ties with the United States has caused alarm in some quarters - with fears the global superpower wields too much influence.
A defence analyst even warns the… Audio
Unexploded ordnance leads to residential evacuation in Ashburton
The Defence Force is en route to Ashburton to dispose of a suspicious item that Police say resembles an unexploded ordnance.
NZDF personnel en route to the UK for Ukrainian military training
Five defence force personnel from the 16th Field Regiment are already on their way to the United Kingdom to help train Ukrainian troops.
Air Force Orion locates seven missing in boats near Kiribati
Seven people missing in two boats near Kiribati have been found by an Air Force Orion.
NZ troops to train Ukranian soldiers in using howitzer
New Zealand is sending 30 troops to Britain to train Ukrainian soldiers in how to use a type of howitzer over the next couple of months. About 230 Ukraine soldiers will be trained. The gesture may put… Audio
NZDF's Ukraine mission timed well with PM's US visit - expert
An international affairs expert says our deployment of a further 30 defence force personnel to Britain to train Ukranian soldiers will be a strong selling point for the Prime Minister's visit to the… Audio
NZDF to train Ukrainian soldiers to use 'quite a large weapon system'
NZDF chief Air Marshall Kevin Short says the weapon NZDF personnel will train Ukrainian soldiers to use will help counter Russian attacks on its cities and villages. Audio
NZDF to train Ukrainian soldiers in UK to use L119 gun
Another 30 Defence Force personnel are heading to the UK to train Ukrainian soldiers.
The NZDF personnel will be stationed in the UK until the end of July, and will train Ukrainian military members… Video, Audio
New Zealand navy frigate upgrade within Cabinet budget - NZDF
The Defence Ministry says its project to upgrade the country's two frigates is within Cabinet's approved budget of $594m.
Defence Force struggling to recruit in a tight job market
The New Zealand Defence Force is facing a battle of a different kind - trying to attract and keep people in the services of the Army, Air Force and the Navy. Audio
First US hearing into UFO sightings in 50 years held
The first US congressional hearing into UFO sightings in over 50 years took place this morning in Washington.
There were few answers about the unexplained phenomenon - two top military officials said… Audio
New Zealand navy frigate to leave Canada years after upgrade began
The second of the country's two naval frigates is due to leave Canada, eight years after an upgrade project began.
