Defence Force
When national security trumps urban sprawl
The Defence Minister has intervened in a case with a property developer to allow the Whenuapai Air Base to continue engine testing, in spite of it exceeding noise limits. How did it come to this?
AudioOperation Burnham: Records system under spotlight
The way the defence force held records relating to Operation Burnham has been under scrutiny at today's public hearing. The way the defence force held records relating to Operation Burnham...
Turkey ready to launch Syria operation
Turkey has made it clear it is ready to send forces into Northern Syria, after president Trump decided to pull US troops out of the area. The government of President Erdogan says it would execute its… Audio
US withdrawal from Northern Syria gives Turkey 'carte blanche'
President Trump says the US will pull back from military involvement in the Middle East and leave it to others "to figure the situation out". In a series of Twitter messages, the President defended… Audio
Nights Sport - Adam Dooley
Tonight, in a special interview, we meet Adam Dooley, a Sport & Exercise Scientist who helps the men and women serving in the NZ Defence Force do their jobs better. Audio
Battle of Arnhem: Veterans, royalty mark WWII assault
A mass parachute drop has taken place in the Netherlands to mark the 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden in World War II.
Federal police fly to Afghanistan to probe alleged Australian war crimes
Australian Federal Police investigators have travelled to Afghanistan to investigate war crimes allegedly committed by Australian special forces soldiers.
Operation Burnham inquiry suspended over "new" evidence
RNZ's Defence reporter Jonathan Mitchell looks back on a dramatic week at the Operation Burnham inquiry - into claims civilians died in a New Zealand-led raid in Afghanistan in 2010, and that our… Audio
20th anniv of Interfet force involving NZ that helped calm crisis in East Timor
Twenty years ago an international military force, which included a large New Zealand presence, went into what was then East Timor to restore law and order as the country erupted into violence. Now… Audio
New evidence forces Operation Burnham Inquiry suspension
New evidence has forced the Operation Burnham Inquiry to suspend the hearing which is investigating claims of civilian deaths in a New Zealand-led raid in Afghanistan in 2010. Yesterday the inquiry… Audio
Operation Burnham Inquiry hearing suspended
New evidence has forced the Operation Burnham inquiry to suspend the hearing which is investigating claims of civilian deaths in a New Zealand-led raid in Afghanistan in 2010.
New evidence forces Operation Burnham Inquiry suspension
New evidence has forced the Operation Burnham Inquiry to suspend its hearings investigating claims of civilian deaths in a New Zealand-led raid in Afghanistan in 2010. The former chief, Retired… Audio
Locals left in dark over Ohakea air base contamination
People living near the Ohakea air base in Manawatu are seeking reassurances about their safety after an investigation into contamination at the base. A Defence Force inquiry has found a plume of toxic… Audio
Former defence chief admits giving inaccurate information to Beehive
The former Defence Force chief has admitted providing inaccurate information to the Beehive about allegations of civilian deaths during an SAS-led raid in Afghanistan.
Ex-NZDF boss admits inaccurate info on Afghanistan SAS raid
The former Defence Force chief has admitted providing inaccurate information to the Beehive about allegations of civilian deaths during an SAS-led raid in Afghanistan.
Sir Jerry Mateparae was… Video, Audio
A former constable says he quit a few years ago due to bullying
A former constable says he considered suicide because of the persistent bullying he faced during his time with the police. A police officer for nearly three decades in England and New Zealand, he says… Audio
Ex-cop speaks out on police bullying claims
A former police officer says bullying in the police is having a negative effect on the public as well as the organisation itself.
RNZ has talked to more than 25 people who have been victims of… Audio
Defence force in Timor-Leste: 'A strong desire to help'
Timor-Leste Government has marked the 20th anniversary of the Independence Referendum on 30 August and Navy Captain Shaun Fogarty was there.
Hercules fleet: 'It's amazing they've managed to keep them flying'
The Defence Force's old Hercules fleet was grounded three times overseas this year because of faults.
Veteran support funding sitting idle
Almost a million dollars set aside to help Vietnam war veterans is sitting idle.
