Defence Force
Operation Burnham Inquiry: Lawyer calls for judicial review
Human rights lawyer Deborah Manning, who is representing Afghan villagers in the Operation Burnham Inquiry, has launched a legal challenge calling for the inquiry to be completely open to the public.
…NZDF response 'confirms many' of doco's accusations - Penfold
The makers of a documentary accusing the Defence Force of committing offences in Afghanistan say a review into those allegations is inadequate.
Concern toxic foam chemicals may have infiltrated ex-landfill site in Auckland
Devonport community leaders are worried a former landfill might be contaminated with firefighting foam chemicals.
Defence Force responds to 'The Valley' allegations
The Defence Force says the conduct of one soldier fell below its standards while on patrol in Afghanistan in 2004.
Man rescued after going overboard from yacht off East Coast
A man who fell off a yacht 27km east of Tolaga Bay this afternoon has been rescued after spending more than three hours in the water.
Government urged to commit to urgent defence force upgrades
The government is being urged to hurry up and commit to urgent upgrades of old and risky Defence Force property.
Defence Minister urged to hurry over estate upgrade plan
The government's being urged to hurry up and commit to urgent upgrades of old and risky Defence Force property, including camps, buildings, roads and water infrastructure that's reported to not meet… Audio
Defence Force infrastructure failing - minister's briefing
A scathing assessment highlights an outdated, potentially earthquake-prone, unsafe and failing Defence Force estate.
NZ Army major dies after traffic accident overseas
A Defence Force army major has died following a traffic accident in Canberra at the weekend.
Defence Force won't look deeper into contamination at base
The Defence Force is ruling out further investigations into contamination at its Devonport naval base despite identifying risks to people and birds. This is also despite the Auckland Council getting… Audio
Defence Force pumps $677k into tackling substance abuse
The Defence Force is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to soften its stance towards punishment in cases of drug and alcohol abuse in the military.
Defence Force embraces new approach to combat substance abuse
The Defence Force is softening its stance towards drugs and alcohol and is spending more than $600,000 to do so. Audio
Ron Mark, Minister of Defence off to middle east
Defence Force Minister Ron Mark is on his way to Africa and the Middle East. He's going to be meeting with New Zealand defence force personnel who're part the Multinational Force and Observers mission… Audio
Defence Force won't investigate death of Singaporean Aloysius Pang
The military will not hold an internal investigation into the death of a Singaporean soldier and actor who died after being injured at Waiouru.
Outcry in Singapore over actor's death from injuries in NZ
There has been public outcry in Singapore over the death of actor Aloysius Pang, from injuries he sustained in a military training exercise in New Zealand. The 28-year-old was a rising star in… Audio
Defence 2019: More spending, more upgrades
The Defence Minister says it won't be long before there are more details of one of the biggest procurements in decades. Last year, the government announced $2.3 billion for new planes to replace the… Audio
Injured Singaporean actor now in critical condition
The actor, who is also a reservist in the Singaporean army, was injured during a live-firing exercise at the Waiouru Training Area.
Kiwi troops deployed overseas get in the festive spirit
It's going to be a white Christmas for some Defence Force troops serving overseas this year.
Anger at decision to keep Operation Burnham inquiry secret
Those advocating for the inquiry into Operation Burnham to be open to the public say a closed-door inquiry serves only to protect the military's reputation.
Rogue Defence Force guns
Semi-automatic guns sold by the Defence Force ages ago being used by gangs. Audio
