Defence Force
Our defence budget under scrutiny
Our cash-strapped, underfunded, overspent defence force is in line for a budget boost, and experts say it can't come soon enough Audio
Residents near rifle range should not be banned from noise complaints, council says
The Defence Force wants to protect itself from neighbours raising issues about noise at the range.
NZ faces dilemma as Trump demands more defence spending
Analysis: Everywhere Trump's "eye of Sauron" lands, ructions follow - Gaza, Ukraine, Europe. Next up, will it be this side of the world? Audio
Government would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
The prime minister says the government would be open to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine if a ceasefire was reached.
Where in the world have NZDF staff been deployed?
The PM says the government would consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine if a ceasefire was reached.
NZDF takes council to court, seeks to ban noise complaints
The Defence Force has taken the Selwyn District Council to the Environment Court over its refusal to ban residents living near an army rifle range from complaining about its noise.
Aussie teen finds NZ Navy's rugby ball lost overboard
It was a one-of-a-kind situation for 15-year-old Max El-Tahche, who found the washed-up rugby ball on Blanche Beach in Tasmania.
Soldiers found guilty of attacking colleague at military camp
Gunner Nikau Minhinnick Gill, 21, was the victim of a "violent attack" by two other soldiers, he died in unrelated circumstances last year.
Nato boss presses case for NZ to boost defence spending
Mark Rutte wants Indo-Pacific countries to lift spending to three percent of their economies. Audio
Alleged victim of military camp attack later drowned trying to save dog
Gunner Nikau Minhinnick Gill died in an unrelated incident trying to rescue his dog from the Manawatū River last November.
Soldiers face court martial on charges including strangulation
Two soldiers are facing a court martial beginning at Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North on Monday on charges that include strangulation. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Fit for royalty - West Auckland mansion once owned by the Queen sold
A mansion owned by royalty, and one of New Zealand's most viewed homes, the historic Clark House in Auckland's Hobsonville, has finally been sold.
Trump supports AUKUS pact - US defence secretary
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump supported the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal after Australia confirmed its first US$500 million payment under the defence pact. Audio
Fears Trump's 'eye of Sauron' is eyeing up New Zealand
Analysis: Fresh from his quickfire moves against other friends, will the US president's next target be New Zealand's low defence spending. Audio
Royal NZ Air Force to retire C-130H Hercules fleet
From Antarctic rescues to combat zones to crocodile relocations, the fleet clocked up 155,000 hours of flight time and 100,000 landings.
Samoa and NZ discuss compensation over Manawanui sinking
Samoa and New Zealand have been in discussions over Manawanui compensation, Samoa's CEO of Ministry of Works Transport and Infrastructure says.
First load of fuel removed from sunken Manawanui
The first lot of fuel has been removed from New Zealand navy ship Manawanui which sank in October off the southwest coast of Upolu in Samoa. Video
Christmas in the North / South Korea Demilitarised Zone
A New Zealand Defence Forces captain says the sacrifices army families make at this time are humbling.
NZ emergency workers delayed reaching Vanuatu
New Zealand emergency workers including 34 Urban Search and Rescue workers, have been delayed in reaching Vanuatu, after a fault on the Hercules they were on resulted in it being diverted to New… Audio
HMNZS Canterbury commanding officer to return to duties
The commanding officer of the HMNZS Canterbury will be returning to duties next month.
