Defence Force
Defence Force contaminates Waiouru site with heavy metals
Land at Waiouru has been contaminated with heavy metals from ammunition, but the Defence Force has not revealed details of other firing ranges.
Defence Force admits ammunition contaminated land
The Defence Force has contaminated the land with heavy metals from ammunition but has not revealed just how badly.
It has released one lot of tests showing limited contamination at Waiouru army camp… Audio
Defence Force members deserve more recognition in Queen's Birthday honours - RSA
The RSA is worried that the work of New Zealand's Defence Force is recognised overseas - but may be being overlooked at home. Audio
Vietnam vets: more compensation from Agent Orange exposure
Vietnam veterans who believe their chronic health problems are related to the toxic herbicide Agent Orange are renewing calls for compensation as more and more veterans die. The Waitangi Tribunal is… Audio
Police Gang Intelligence Centre leader on her priorities
New Zealand's Gang Intelligence Centre has struggled to reduce the harm caused by organised crime because of poor leadership and bad communication.
They are the main findings from a police… Audio
Report finds poor leadership at Police Gang Intelligence Centre
A police report card on the Gang Intelligence Centre has revealed poor leadership and a failure to tackle harm caused by organised crime.
The intelligence report from July last year says the 12… Audio
National Party calls police budget drop 'atrocious'
The police budget is down by more than $90 million from last year, a move the National Party is calling atrocious.
The government is defending the numbers, saying some funds are still under… Audio
Defence Force seeks more drones for fleet
The Defence Force is looking to add to its fleet of about 60 drones.
Gun buy-back going according to plan - Police
The police say their current gun amnesty and shorter buy-back period has been going exactly to plan.
The smaller, targeted amnesty and buy-back came after further firearms law reforms in the wake of… Audio
Buchanan: Five Eyes criticism of NZ rooted in misogyny
A leading defence analyst says the backlash the government is facing over its reluctance to extend the Five Eyes alliance beyond security matters is entirely misguided and seems rooted in misogyny… Audio
Dion Peat: marking ANZAC in South Korea
Wing commander Dion Peat is currently serving at the United Nations Command HQ - 60km south of Seoul, in the Republic of Korea. The main goal at the UN quarters is to maintain the Korean Armistice… Audio
Defence vice chief represents NZ at Australia's Anzac service
The vice chief of the Defence Force is standing alongside Anzac allies in Canberra today.
'Lest we forget' hollow without more funds for war graves - volunteer
The graves of the country's military veterans should be maintained by a government-funded body, a voluntary group involved in restoration work says.
Defence Force service members told to get vaccinated - or else
The New Zealand Defence Force is threatening to sack service members who do not get a Covid-19 vaccination. Audio
Defence Force Marshal on vaccination requirements
The Defence Force is threatening the jobs of members who won't get a Covid-19 vaccination.
More than 8800 first doses have been administered to uniformed personnel, civilian employees, reserves and… Audio
Covid-19: Defence Force threatening jobs of members who won't vaccinate
The Defence Force is threatening the jobs of members who won't get a Covid-19 vaccination.
More than 8800 first doses have been administered to uniformed personnel, civilian employees, reserves and… Audio
Anzac Day: RSA expecting good turnout after cancellations
The RSA is expecting a good turnout of people at Anzac Day events on Sunday, after last year's commemorations were cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
Events will be held in towns and cities… Audio
Gary Brandon's Onward Bar in Taupo celebrates ANZAC Day
Large crowds are expected at Anzac Day services around the country on Sunday after public events were cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 lockdown. Over 300 veterans will be joining former soldier… Audio
NZ Navy's biggest ship arrives in New Plymouth
The Royal New Zealand Navy's newest and largest-ever ship, the HMNZS Aotearoa is making its first visit to its ceremonial home port in New Plymouth today.
Reporter Robin Martin is on board. Audio
Māori Battalion whānau set to receive medals 75 years on
A ceremony will be held in Gisborne today to present medals to whānau of members of the Māori Battalion who served in World War II but never received their honours.
