Defence Force
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
Govt to repatriate more historical war dead
The government is extending its offer to bring home the remains of soliders killed and buried overseas.
PTSD: A veteran's story of coming back from the brink
Decorated Afghan war veteran Bill Blaikie and his wife Nancy speak to Kathryn Ryan about getting better support for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in this country. Lieutenant Colonel Bill Blaikie was… Audio
Toxic foam: Defence Force didn't tell council of water risks
New information shows the Defence Force asked a local council three times about water supplies on properties around a contaminated airbase, without once mentioning the foam problem. Audio
RNZAF Orion joins search for missing Kiribati fishermen
Two Kiribati fishermen missing for four days are yet to be found.
Politicians and heli-taxis
Defence Minister Ron Mark has been criticised for getting lifts in military aircraft. But hnag on a minute, he's not the only one. Audio
Defence Minister defends use of military choppers
Defence Minister Ron Mark says he used Defence Force aircraft to transport him to and from his hometown Masterton on two occasions on advice from the Air Force. Video, Audio
Toxic foam: Auckland councillors wait for details
Nearly two weeks after RNZ News revealed high levels of toxic contamination in Devonport's groundwater, Auckland councillors have finally had a briefing from government officials. The Defence Force… Audio
Army dentists provide free care for Tuhoe town
Army and Navy dental personnel are providing free dental care to residents in a small Bay of Plenty town.
