Defence Force
Defence Force warns of ongoing cost of old planes
It's costing the Defence Force $2.3 billion to replace old Orion planes, and an announcement on what will replace the Hercules is expected soon.
Cost concern for Defence Force over ageing air fleet
The Defence Force is warning that keeping its ageing Hercules transports and Orion surveillance planes in the air is a continuing financial burden.
Has the Military shaken off its anti-LGBTQI history?
Insight - The Defence Force is working to improve its support for the LBGTQI community, but as Jonathan Mitchell discovered there are calls for investigations of sex abuse in the past. Video, Audio
'I just shut up' - man says he was raped in NZ Army in 1970s
The partner of a man sexually assaulted while in the army in the 1970s is demanding the attack be investigated.
An Insight investigation has discovered Terry King's partner wrote to the Defence… Video, Audio
Defence Force did not obey Rules of Engagement, Hager says
Investigative journalist Nicky Hager has told an inquiry the military breached the Rules of Engagement in Afghanistan.
Hager blasts Defence Force at Operation Burnham Inquiry hearing
Journalist Nicky Hager has accused the Defence Force of not telling the full truth about its operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, in a scathing attack during his presentation to the Operation Burnham… Audio
Operation Burnham Inquiry: NZDF accused of spin, lies
Journalist Nicky Hager has launched a scathing attack on the Defence Force during a presentation to the Operation Burnham Inquiry in Wellington today.
Battles of Cassino: 'The NZers were up against the elite of the German forces'
The Battles of Cassino in 1944 were the last significant fights involving New Zealanders in World War II and are being commemorated in Italy today.
Previously classified Operation Burnham docs released
Previously classified documents released by the inquiry into Operation Burnham show the NZDF thought civilians may have been killed in the days following an attack in Afghanistan.
Soldier killed in training exercise was decorated Afghanistan veteran
The SAS soldier who died after an accident during a training exercise at a South Auckland military base yesterday has been named. The Defence Force says Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea will be… Audio
War vets' special Hercules flight to reunion
Vietnam War veterans are today being flown to a reunion in the same airforce C-130 Hercules they flew to Vietnam in 50 years ago.
Afghanistan travel for Op Burnham inquiry a 'considerable risk'
The Afghanistan villagers at the heart of the Operation Burnham Inquiry may never have an opportunity to personally tell their stories about an incident in their town involving the NZ Defence Force.
Thousands fewer attended Auckland Anzac Day services this year
Organisers say disruptions caused by late Easter and security precautions could have contributed to lower turn-outs at services across Auckland.
Australian Defence Force's tighter security vetting prevents New Zealanders from joining
Concerns over a so-called "insider threat" are being blamed for a ban on New Zealanders joining the Australian Defence Force.
Anzac service at Gallipoli held despite terrorism threat
An Anzac Day service has gone ahead at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli, with extra security precautions, after the arrest of a man who had allegedly planned a terrorist attack.
Girl's biscuits capture flavour of Anzac Day
Christchurch's younger generation is showing its appreciation for those who have served their country, with one seven-year-old baking Anzac cookies for local veterans.
Veterans praise government funds earmarked to provide better support
Veterans say they aren't always the first to put their hands up for help, but extra government funds will provide much-needed services.
Gallipoli exhibition at Te Papa extended for another 3 years due to demand
In the three years since Te Papa's Gallipoli exhibition opened the crowds have kept coming - so it will stay on.
$4m funding for veterans' well-being support
An additional $4.1 million over four years will go towards health and wellbeing assessments to ensure veterans have ongoing support after leaving the Defence Force.
Armed police to be deployed at Anzac Day services
Police say that while there's no specific threat to Anzac Day on Thursday, security will be tight.
