Defence Force
Defence Minister talks AUKUS in meeting with top US military contractor
Officials told the minister that Honeywell International, which holds billions of dollars in US navy, army and air force contracts, wants to invest to grow in the region.
Senior US diplomat suggests AUKUS will deter any China moves against Taiwan
The US Deputy Secretary of State has made an unusual linkage between the AUKUS security pact and deterring any Chinese move against Taiwan.
Warbirds over Wānaka promises best ever show after six-year hiatus
More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the international airshow, which first ran in 1988.
Defence Force warns Government over its 'dire' state
The Defence Force is again warning the Government it's in a dire state, calling it vulnerable and hollow and describing the Navy as extremely fragile.
Staff have left in droves and it is now looking… Audio
PM's 757 plane grounded once again
There's no guarantee the Defence Force's ageing Boeing 757 fleet will be replaced before the next election.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon missed meetings with world leaders in Melbourne on Tuesday… Audio
Defence Force plane delays 'not a good look' - Judith Collins
"It's just embarassing." That's how Defence minister, Judith Collins described the grounding of the Prime Minister's ride to Australia this morning. Christopher Luxon was supposed to be flying on one… Audio
Former Defence Minister on problematic plane
The Prime Minister abandoned his Defence Force flight to Melbourne because a 'maintenance fault' was identified with the Boeing 757.
Christopher Luxon ended up flying commercially, and running behind… Audio
PM misses meetings due to plane fault
The Prime Minister has had to miss bilateral meetings in Australia this morning after a maintenance after the Defence Force plane couldn't take off due to a maintenance fault.
Christopher Luxon was… Audio
Nearly 100 defence personnel to help in training for Ukraine
The Defence Force says nearly 100 personnel will be involved in specialised training in Europe by the middle of the year, under the government's extension of support to Ukraine.
NZ Defence Force to remember animals who served with armed forces
The New Zealand Defence Force is hosting two events to commemorate Purple Poppy Day this morning.
Australia pressuring New Zealand to upgrade Defence Force
Air Marshal Kevin Short says Australia is reshaping its Defence Force for "a singular threat from a singular direction" - and is clear about what it wants from NZ.
NZ may already be involved in strikes against Houthi says journalist
A journalist with experience of war zones says New Zealand may already be actively involved in US and UK-led strikes in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen.
The US Secretary of Defence confirmed in a… Audio
The employment woes facing the NZDF
Our Defence Force has a growing problem with attracting and retaining essential staff - at a time they are needed more than ever.
Collins ponders NZ's part in AUKUS: 'You've got to bring your food to the party'
It's important New Zealand works out what it can contribute if it decides to join the military alliance, the defence minister says. Audio
'Holding the world to ransom': Collins defends call to send troops to Middle East
Opposition parties are condemning the government's plan, saying it has "shades of Iraq". Audio
NZDF mission in Red Sea has 'shades of Iraq' - Labour
The Labour Party is condemning the coalition government's deployment of Defence Force troops to the Middle East.
New Zealand to deploy Defence Force to Red Sea
New Zealand will send a six-member Defence Force team to help protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks.
Space race puts pressure on New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand is in a group of allies the US has asked to stump up more money for military satellites.
Defence Force plane availability confirmed for PM Chris Luxon's Australia trip
If he is on it, he will be breaking a commitment made in June. He says the 757 will allow him to bring a media delegation, and he has asked the Defence Force to come up with long-term options.
NZDF not part of US military's plan to flood Asia-Pacific with drones
The United States military is pushing ahead with its plan to flood the Asia-Pacific region with drones - but New Zealand's military is not on board with it.
