Defence Force
Devonport naval base on the move
Strong reaction to the suggestion that the Navy move its base from Auckland's Devonport. Audio
Moving Devonport's Naval base
The New Zealand Defence Force is looking at how much it would cost to move Devonport's Naval Base. It's been rumoured that Dunedin is a possible option. Audio
Spike in number of bomb squad call-outs
Defence Force bomb disposal experts have been called out 330 times in three months, up from 121 in the same period last year.
First defence repatriation ceremony to take place today
The first ceremony to mark the return of defence force members who died while on active service overseas after 1955 will take place this afternoon.
Italy and 28th Māori Battalion: 'Love of language, love of life'
The strong bonds between the 28th Māori Battalion and the people of Italy have been celebrated in a documentary that had its New Zealand premiere last night.
Anzac Day 2018: In remembrance
Flags at half mast, The Last Post, voices raised in song - Dawn services have been held across New Zealand today to remember those killed in war and the tragic circumstances that led them there.
In photos: Anzac Day commemorations 2018
Gallery - Dawn services have been held across New Zealand today to mark Anzac Day, the 103rd anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. See the best images of the events.
NZ Nazi: the story of Roy Courlander
Roy Courlander was a New Zealand soldier who joined Nazi Germany's infamous SS during WW2. Black Sheep investigates why he chose to turn traitor. Audio
96th Poppy Day: Addressing the psychological cost of war
The 96th Poppy Day Appeal is under way today with collectors out in force raising money to support this country's veterans of war, conflicts, natural disasters and peace-keeping operations.
Government not using a test it admits is "essential".
The Government now admits it's "essential" to use a new, wide-ranging test to assess the long term health impacts of firefighting foam contamination. Despite this, it isn't using this test at all. Audio
Toxic foam: NZ seeing 'tip of iceberg'
A Queensland environmental medicine specialist says New Zealand is just seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to problems associated with toxic foam. The government now admits it's "essential"… Audio
Former Moscow guard pleased with veteran recognition
A former guard at the New Zealand embassy in Moscow during the height of the cold war says being officially recognised for their service is an honour.
Hit and Run enquiry
The government will look into the allegations around SAS raids in Afghanistan. Journalists Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson claimed of civilians were killed by NZ soldiers in 2010. Audio
Hit & Run: Hager, Stephenson welcome inquiry
One of the authors of the book Hit and Run is over the moon the government has launched an inquiry into its allegations. Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson claimed innocent Afghan civilians were killed in… Audio
Hager welcomes SAS raid inquiry
Investigative journalist Nicky Hager has welcomed the Government launching an inquiry into the actions of New Zealand's elite SAS soldiers during a raid in Agfghanistan. Mr Hager co-authored the book… Audio
Govt launches inquiry into 2010 SAS raid in Afghanistan
The government has announced it will hold an inquiry into claims a raid led by New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan led to the deaths of civilians, as alleged in the book Hit and Run. Audio
Toxic foam: Regional council doesn't trust NZDF tests
A regional council is going to do its own tests on fire fighting foam in Manawatu because it doesn't trust those being done by the Defence Force. Horizons Regional Council that oversees firefighting… Audio
Defence personnel's Cold War service recognised
Defence Force staff sent to the New Zealand Embassy in Moscow at the height of Cold War tensions have been officially recognised for their service.
Cold War NZ embassy service staff officially recognised
Defence Force {NZDF) staff sent to the New Zealand Embassy in Moscow at the height of Cold War tensions have been officially recognised for their service. About 150 NZDF personnel were sent between… Audio
The Battle of Manners St
On this day in 1943, hundreds of American and Kiwi soldiers clashed on the streets of Wellington. The brawl was hushed up at the time but is still remembered by many who were around back then. Audio
