Wayne Mapp

The publication of photos of New Zealand SAS troops in Afghanistan and the use of biblical references on rifle sights is causing issue for the Defence Force. Audio

New Zealand's mothballed fleet of Skyhawks is about to be inspected in the final hurdle before they're sold. Audio

The Defence Minister says the disaster in Samoa is an example of where a proposed joint Anzac force could operate effectively. Audio

The defence ministers of the Asia-Pacific region have just finished an annual meeting in Singapore with the flexing of North Korea's military might a focus. Audio

New Zealand Police and defence forces based in East Timor will remain in the country for the forseeable future. Audio

The Government's defence review hasn't yet got under way bit it's already being accused of cost-cutting. Audio

Sale of 105 light armoured vehicles will be considered as part of a wide-ranging review of defence. Audio

The Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says the sale of some of the army's light armoured vehicles will be considered. Audio

Whenuapai Air Base has been thrown a life-line in the form of 60 million dollars to help make it fully operational again. Audio

Davey Hughes of Swazi Apparel says it's ironic that the Army is taking work away from New Zealanders. Audio

The National Party says the Government has been sneaky by slipping in an amendment to Kiwisaver. Audio

Yesterday a court martial found Colonel Selwyn Heaton guilty of exceeding his duty free allowance. Audio

A report on ten major acquisition projects found it was impossible to keep track of escalating budgets. Audio

The Auditor-General has slated the handling of major spending projects by the Ministry of Defence. Audio

The government is being asked to consider housing the medals at Te Papa. Audio