Defence Force
New Burnham footage likely of farmers hiding weapons - Hager
Footage from a controversial New Zealand-led raid in Afghanistan has been released publicly for the first time, showing helicopters firing on Afghan targets. Video
Hit and Run new info 'no bearing on inquiry's credibility' - PM
There are still many unanswered questions about the claims made in the book Hit & Run and the inquiry should continue, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Operation Burnham: Hit & Run author backtracks on key claim
One of the authors of Hit & Run has backed away from a key claim in the book, revealing he now believes armed insurgents were in a village attacked by New Zealand elite soldiers. Audio
Manning responds to Stephenson's 'Hit & Run' retraction
One of the authors of Hit & Run, the book that criticised an NZSAS raid in Afghanistan, has retracted one of the key claims.
Jon Stephenson says he now believes armed insurgents were in a village… Audio
Stephenson talks to Taliban, retracts 'Hit & Run' claim
One of the authors of Hit & Run, the book that criticised an SAS raid in Afghanistan, has retracted one of the key claims.
Jon Stephenson says he now believes armed insurgents were in a village… Audio
Defence force staff stood down for inappropriate behaviour in front of students
The incident was referred to the top of the Defence Force and the Education Ministry - and even Defence Minister Ron Mark - before three staff were stood down.
Operation Burnham inquiry won't bring justice - Hosking
The Human Rights Foundation lobby group is seeking financial support for Afghan villagers caught up in the Operation Burnham Inquiry.
The inquiry is investigating allegations six civilians were… Audio
Afghan villagers walk away from Operation Burnham inquiry
The Afghan villagers who've for years been seeking answers about what happened during Operation Burnham have pulled out of the inquiry, saying they've lost faith in the process. Audio
Afghan villagers pull out of Operation Burnham inquiry
The Afghan villagers involved with the inquiry into Operation Burnham say they have lost faith in the process and will no longer take part.
GCSB failed to hand over 115,000 emails to Inspector-General
The country's spy agencies failed to provide the internal emails to an inquiry into controversial New Zealand operations in Afghanistan.
Entire Defence Force Hercules C130s fleet grounded
The Defence Force has requested the Super Hercules fleet its ordered be delivered sooner than planned after it had to ground its entire Hercules C130s fleet because they need maintenance or have other… Audio
All NZ Hercules grounded for maintenance
All New Zealand's Hercules C-130s, the work horse of the Defence Force, have been grounded because of the need for maintenance or other faults.
Defence Force upgrades have multifaceted purpose - Patman
The government is defending its spending of more than $20 billion to upgrade the country's defence hardware, in what it calling a "humanitarian plan."
Included in the spending is more than $1 billion… Audio
$20b Defence Force upgrades not only for conflict - Ron Mark
The Air Force's ageing Hercules aircraft are set to be replaced with five brand new Super Hercules planes at a cost of more than $1 billion.
The upgrade of the 50-year-old jets was the highest… Audio
Defence Force 'super' Hercules planes unnecessary - Greens
The centrepiece of the Defence Force's new $20 billion upgrade is being labelled unnecessary.
After months in the planning, Defence Minister Ron Mark announced his long-awaited Capability Plan on… Audio
New Defence Force Hercules planes unnecessary - Greens
The centrepiece of the Defence Force's new $20 billion upgrade is being labelled unnecessary by the Green Party.
After months in the planning, Defence Minister Ron Mark announced his long-awaited… Audio
NZDF $20bn upgrade: Climate change at centre of changes
The Defence Force is set to upgrade nearly every major item under its latest Capability Plan, much of which is driven by the effects of climate change on the South Pacific.
Super Hercules among $20b Defence spending plan
The government will spend more than $1 billion on new aircraft, a decision Defence Minister Ron Mark says is driven by climate change and a responsibility to help our Pacific neighbours. Video, Audio
NZDF invests $1b to replace ageing aircraft fleet
The Defence Force will replace its five C-130H Hercules airplanes with a more modern aircraft, in a spend worth more than $1 billion.
NZ to end its training mission in Iraq in mid-2020
The government has announced it will end its deployment in Iraq by the end of June, 2020, but why has it taken so long, given Labour had opposed it before coming into government? Video, Audio
