Defence Force
Warning vital public records could be lost forever
Three intended amendments will weaken the Public Records Act and create loopholes, the former chief archivist says.
Abuse of trust: Soldier dismissed from army for stealing
An army corporal who swindled thousands of dollars from her comrades has lost her military career and will be held in detention.
Light-fingered army corporal to be sentenced after court martial
Jackie Te Weehi pocketed $3422.57 of her fellow soldiers' and Defence Force money.
Bomb disposal team called as Hāwera residents evacuated
Cordons were put in place, after "an item" was found on a nearby property.
Regiment tracing back to Korean War marks 75 years
The 16th Field Regiment has since served around the world, and veterans of many conflicts and their families marked its anniversary at Linton on Thursday. Audio
Defence Force turns to 1930s strategies
The country needs to be able to quickly add up to 10 times more personnel if needed, the NZDF's boss says.
Soldier says he was a ticking time bomb after Ukraine stint
A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the Defence Force failed to get him desperately needed help after a traumatic stint training Ukrainian civilians for war. Charlotte… Audio
Defence Force checks whether information exposed in hack
Australia has reported a series of cyberattacks on its defence contractors, while NZ has worked towards greater integration across the ditch.
Why low-flying German military planes are in New Zealand skies
If you looked up in certain parts of the country this week, you may have seen planes you didn't recognise. Audio
Soldier espionage case: Crown calls for prison sentence
A soldier with links to far-right groups is having his sentence re-examined at the Court Martial Appeal Court in Wellington.
Putin claims successful test of long-range nuclear-powered cruise missile
Russia says it has successfully tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile and will work toward deploying it, as Moscow launched its second deadly attack on Ukraine in two nights.
Soldier espionage case: Suppression orders to be re-examined
A military court will hear more about the suppression orders and sentence of a soldier who tried to pass on sensitive defence information to a foreign entity. Audio
Fire at Waiouru Military Training Area not under control
A fire broke out at the Waiouru Military Training Area during a regular training activity on Monday and is not yet contained.
Chinese fighter jet released flares 'very close' to Australian aircraft
Australia has lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing after a close encounter between an Australian plane in the South China Sea and a Chinese fighter jet.
Solomon Islands look into setting up a defence force
The Solomon Islands government is looking into establishing a defence force. Audio
Government mulls law change after court favours returned service people
Veterans support group 'No Duff' fears legislative amendments would further restrict access to assistance.
Defence Minister Collins visits CIA headquarters at Langley
Judith Collins has met with the CIA director and held discussions, during a trip to Washington DC.
NZ defence strategy explores space weapons export potential
Defence Minister Judith Collins insists NZ-produced technology could compete internationally.
Military and civilian aerospace sectors benefit each other - dronemaker
"The drone doesn't know if it's being flown for military or civilian purposes", says Dr Isaac Henderson.
New Zealand pays Samoa $6m over grounding of HMNZS Manawanui
The navy vessel ran aground on a reef off the south coast of Upolu, and then sank, a year ago.
