Defence Force
Woman's bid to sue NZ Defence Force dismissed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has decided a former Air Force staffer who was repeatedly locked in a metal cage cannot sue the man who abused her and her former employer for compensatory damages.
Defence force gets a major boost
Defence force personnel and former defence ministers are applauding a large boost to the military's funding in the upcoming Budget.
Almost $750 million will be spent on wages and the upgrade of… Audio
‘Over to her’ – PM on Meka Whaitiri’s surprise departure
Meka Whaitiri returns to Wellington today where she will have to to face up to her former party in the House.
Yesterday the The Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins confirmed portfolio changes as a result… Audio
Defence Force investment nets praise from some
A former Defence Minister is applauding a close-to $750 million investment in wages, assets and infrastructure.
Defence personnel are lined up to get a sizeable pay rise after years of low morale… Audio
Chris Hipkins announces new Ukraine support package
New Zealand is increasing its military, humanitarian, legal and economic support for Ukraine.
'They are my whānau': Willie Apiata heads $200K fundraising effort for cyclone-hit iwi
The Victoria Cross recipient auctioned off his medal to help an East Coast iwi.
Vets who faced British nuclear tests in 1950s have reunion
New Zealand sailors exposed to British nuclear tests in the Pacific in the 1950s remain unhappy they've never had a government apology for being placed in harm's way. This weekend veterans, now all… Audio
NZ's Poseidon planes unaffected by reported glitch - Ministry
Problems overseas with Poseidon planes do not affect the safety or operations of the ones New Zealand has bought, officials say.
Revealed: Senior ex US military officers land NZ government jobs
Retired senior US military officers have been landing high-paying government jobs in New Zealand including with the GCSB spy agency.
Thousands of dollars a day: Veteran US officers recruited on Australia defence contracts
Retired senior US military officers are being paid thousands of dollars a day to help Australia's Defence Department, Pentagon papers show.
NZ facing big decisions for Defence Force strategy review - Hipkins
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the country faces big decisions on the improving the capability of the Defence Force as Australia announces its biggest defence overhaul in decades. Audio
'They risked everything': Defence Minister singles out medical staff's bravery at Gallipoli service
At the dawn service at Anzac Cove, Andrew Little highlighted the bravery on both sides, saying the medics were invaluable in helping troops injured in the battle.
Kane Te Tai remembered for service to NZDF
New Zealand's fallen soldier in Ukraine will be remembered for his service within the Defence Force, the Veterans' Affairs Minister says.
Australia to prioritise long-range strike capability in defence shakeup
It comes a week after New Zealand's Defence Force announced plans to work more closely with our trans-Tasman neighbours.
Ministry of Defence sets sights on new maritime helicopters and drones
The ministry is considering spending about $1 billion on replacing the existing Seasprite chopper fleet.
NZ sticks with troubled NH90s as Australia opts for alternatives
New Zealand faces higher hurdles using its military helicopters alongside its defence partners now that Australia is switching choppers.
NZ military faces increasing costs of NH90 choppers
New Zealand's military is facing higher costs, but has no plans to switch its beleaguered NH90 choppers.
Australia is ditching its 40 machine fleet following a forced landing in shallow waters off… Audio
Sky's the limit for women in the air force
Forty teenage girls in their final year of high school are getting a taste of the high life this week.
Ōhakea airbase encourages girls to take up aviation careers
Forty teenage girls in their final year of high school are getting a taste of life in the airforce this week.
They're part of a school holiday programme at Ōhakea airbase in Manawatu trying to… Audio
New army cooperation deal with Australia
The New Zealand Army has signed a pact with the Australian Army creating a formalised framework for better cooperation.
Dubbed Plan ANZAC, it will include strategic engagement between the two armies… Audio
