Defence Force
NZ Navy criticised for 'crowdsourcing' badge design
The New Zealand Navy is being criticised for letting the public design its latest ship's badge with an academic saying it devalues the design industry.
Defence Minister visits forces stationed in Iraq
The Defence Minister has visited New Zealand troops at Camp Taji near Baghdad in Iraq.
Defence Force building may take a year to demolish
Demolition of the Defence Force's former head office building, Freyberg House begins in central Wellington in the next few weeks. The building's owners, AMP Capital say it's not economically viable to… Audio
Waiouru's army museum visitor numbers on rise
The National Army Museum in Waiouru says visitor numbers and enquiries are up, as the country commemorates the centenary of World War I.
Military smokefree policy a drag, Minister says
Extending a smokefree policy to military housing areas would be a step too far, the Defence Minister says. Video
Defence Force smoking ban may not apply to combat soldiers
Defence Force Minister Mark Mitchell says he'd be reluctant to tell soldiers in combat zones they can't smoke, despite the force's plans to go smoke-free. Video, Audio
IS claims responsibility for twin attacks in Iran
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the co-ordinated attacks on the highly symbolic sites of the Iranian parliament and the mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah… Audio
IS claims responsibility for twin attacks in Iran.
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the co-ordinated attacks on the highly symbolic sites of the Iranian parliament and the mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah… Audio
Twelve dead in Tehran after terror attacks on parliament
Twelve people are dead in Tehran after gunmen and suicide bombers carried out co-ordinated attacks on the Iranian parliament, and at the tomb of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah… Audio
Navy vessels to be commanded by women
For the first time, a navy warship and an offshore patrol vessel will both be commanded by women.
NZ troops return from Iraq deployment
New Zealand Defence Force soldiers returning from a six month deployment in Iraq believe they have made an impact in the fight against Islamic State.
Defence Force soilders return from six month deployment
More than 100 NZ Defence Force troops have just returned from a deployment to Camp Taji. They touched down in Christchurch yesterday. They firmly believe they've made a difference in the fight against… Audio
Health Minister says soldiers will accept smoking ban
The Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman says soldiers are used to following orders, so he doubts they'll have trouble accepting a ban on smoking. The Defence Force intends to be the world's first… Audio
Defence Force to be first smokefree military by 2020
The country's biggest employer plans to stub out smoking completely in three years - six years before the Government's smokefree target. Audio
NZ Navy contracted firm involved in global bribery and sex scandal
The Navy says it won't investigate previous contracts with a company whose owner was involved in a multimillion dollar corruption scandal. Audio
Water turned off in high rise causes firefighters' headache
The Fire Service says they are lucky a fire in a central Auckland high rise was on the top floor, or they would still be there hours later, fighting the blaze. Assistant Area commander, Roger… Audio
Wearing medals that aren't yours
Should a man who wore bravery medals to an ANZAC service be punished? Audio
Defence Force considers deal for four new aircraft
The Defence Force could buy four new Boeing aircraft from the US for nearly $1.5 billion, replacing the current fleet of six P-3 Orion patrol aircraft.
Civilian defence force staff picket in front of Ferry Terminal
Civilian staff from the Devonport naval base are picketing today in front of the Devonport Ferry Terminal in support of nationwide campaign for better pay and conditions. They say they haven't had a… Audio
Anzac soldiers remembered at dawn services
The service and sacrifice of New Zealand and Australian soldiers has been marked this morning at Anzac Day services around the country.
