Defence Force
The deadly remnants of a war that won't go away
What do we do about cleaning up the bombs left behind in the Pacific after World War II? Audio
Defence Force says two soldiers may be or were in Ukraine
The New Zealand Defence Force says two Reserve Army soldiers may be in Ukraine, or were there previously.
Divers find WWII bombs in Tuvalu lagoon
Divers have found a swathe of World War II-era bombs in a lagoon in Tuvalu as part of Operation Render Safe, involving the navies of Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, alongside the US Marine Corps.
…22 huge WWII bombs found in Tuvalu lagoon
Twenty two 500lb World War II-era bombs have been found underwater at Nanumea in Tuvalu, by a naval team from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States.
Soldier's training death: New Zealand Defence Force says WorkSafe can't prosecute under health act
The New Zealand Defence Force is pushing back against a decision to prosecute after a soldier died jumping from a helicopter in a training exercise.
Abelen believed to have worked for special forces foreign military unit
A spokesperson for a foreign military unit in Ukraine says the army will do everything it can to repatriate the body of New Zealander Dominic Abelen. Audio
NZDF's Air Marshall Kevin Short discusses tributes to the Queen
The New Zealand Defence Force will play a major role in the coming 10 days of commemoration events for her Majesty the Queen. A State Memorial Service will take place within that time, as well as a… Audio
NZ Embassy in Poland working on repatriation of corporal's body
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed its embassy in Poland's capital Warsaw is working with officials in Ukraine to try to repatriate Dominic Abelen's body.
Small number of New Zealand personnel fighting in Ukraine - former defence minister
Former Defence Minister Ron Mark says there is only a small number of New Zealanders fighting in Ukraine. Video, Audio
NZDF not certain how many off-duty NZ soldiers are in Ukraine
The family of a Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine have paid tribute to a man they say lived a life of a hero.
Corporal Dominic Abelen has been named as the New Zealand soldier killed on the frontline… Audio
Corporal Dominic Abelen confirmed as New Zealander killed in Ukraine
The Defence Force and Corporal Dominic Abelen's father have released statements on Abelen's death. His father said he was proud of his son for "standing up and doing what he thought was right".
100 NZ defence personnel likely in Ukraine at any one time - former soldier
A former soldier estimates there to be 100 NZDF personnel in Ukraine at any one time, though the true number would never be known. Audio
NZDF death in Ukraine
A New Zealand solider has been killed in Ukraine. Former solider Aaron Wood joins joins Lately to talk about how they ended up there and what will happen next. Audio
Environment Minister David Parker opens Ohakea water scheme
The Environment Minister David Parker has opened the Ohakea Rural Water Scheme, ending years of uncertainty for local residents. In 2017, households near the Manawatu town of Sanson were told their… Audio
Four pressing questions must be tackled in NZ defence review
Comment - NZ's commitment to send another 120 defence staff to help train the Ukrainian military underlines how quickly the geopolitical landscape is changing, Alexander Gillespie writes.
Toxic firefighting foam: New water supply for Ōhakea opens
A new Rural Water Scheme has opened at Ōhakea, five years after it was revealed that some drinking water supplies had been contaminated by toxic firefighting foam.
Ukraine soldier training: NZDF deploys 120 more to UK
New Zealand will send up to another 120 Defence staff to the UK to help train Ukraine soldiers to defend against Russia after the completion of the previous 30-strong deployment.
Defence Force handled sexual assault allegation by the book, NZDF chief says
The New Zealand Defence Force is standing by its decision not to suspend a male staffer accused of drunkenly groping four women at a team building event.
Defence Minister reflects on trip to Solomon Islands
The Defence Minister is home after a trip to Solomon Islands amid heightened tensions around the Pacific.
The government's trying to bolster relationships throughout the region after Solomon Islands… Audio
NZ could eventually join AUKUS - US diplomat
A top United States diplomat says New Zealand could eventually become a member of the AUKUS defence alliance, talking up this country's strategic importance at end of week-long tour around the… Audio