Defence Force

Two senior leaders from the Army Depot have been replaced and others have been removed from instructing recruits while the Defence Force investigates reports of sexual misconduct. Audio

The National Party says the decision to call in the Army to help during the nurses strike shows the Government mishandled the situation. Seventeen Defence Force nurses were called in to help in… Audio

The Defence Force is looking for a buyer for 20 of its light armoured vehicles that have sat idle now for years. Potential buyers from a foreign country visited in February last year. There's been… Audio

The Defence Force is struggling to sell 20 light armoured vehicles that have been sitting idle for seven years because they're surplus to requirements. Documents obtained under the Official… Audio

The Defence Minister Ron Mark is now under pressure to replace the Airforce's ageing Hercules planes before their useby date in three to five years. They frequently fly on humanitarian aid missions… Audio

The government's confirmed the purchase of four new maritime patrol planes. It's costing $2.3bn. Green MP Golriz Gharaman doesn't want to see them fitted-out to carry missiles and bombs and that leads… Audio

A Victoria University strategic analyst says New Zealand has taken a new path by sounding a note of alarm about China's role in the Asia-Pacific region. The government's Strategic Defence Policy… Audio

The Green Party is questioning the need for weapons on the four maritime patrol aircraft the government has announced it will buy. Defence Minister Ron Mark confirmed on Monday the $2.3 billion… Audio

The Defence Minister is being urged to scrap plans to put missiles and bombs on board the new aircraft that will replace the country's old P-3 Orions. Ron Mark has announced the purchase of four new… Audio

The Defence Minister is being urged to scrap plans to put missiles and bombs on board the new aircraft that will replace the country's old Orions. The four P-8A Poseidon planes are similar to the… Audio

The way the government has highlighted concerns about China in its long-term strategy for defence has surprised some New Zealand academics, who warn China won't be pleased. Video, Audio

Defence Minister Ron Mark has issued a strategic paper for future Defence decisions. Audio

A navy ship that started its life supporting oil rigs is changing tack to protect the Pacific Ocean from old warships leaking oil. Video, Audio