Defence Force
Funeral held for pilot killed while fighting Port Hills fire
A funeral was held in Christchurch today for helicopter pilot Steve Askin, who died while helping fight the Port hills fires. Video, Audio
Charges dropped against another peace activist
Another peace activist has had a charge thrown out, bringing the number of protesters still facing charges for actions at a defence industry conference to just three.
NZDF joins in the race against time to stop the Chch blaze
An Air Force Hercules is expected back in Christchurch today after flying to Australia to pick up supplies to fight the Port Hills fire. Audio
Charges thrown out against some Wellington peace activists
Charges have been dropped against the majority of a group of Wellington peace activists arrested after protesting at a Defence Industry Association gathering in 2015. Audio
Airforce plane to join piracy and trafficking mission
A New Zealand airforce plane left this morning for aerial surveillance duty in the Middle East.
Fishermen rescued after 3 days without water
A cruise ship bound for the Bay of Islands rescued six fisherman, who had not had water for three days, from their boat.
Not all rations and boil-ups
Kathryn Ryan talks to Army chef, Lance Corporal Amber-Lee Nui on the challenges of cooking in a camp mess and being named the New Zealand Defence Force Person of the Year. Audio
Australia, Indonesia military at odds over 'insulting' material
"Offensive" material about West Papua at a Special Forces base is what prompted Indonesia's defence chief to cut military cooperation with Australia.
The price of a stylish job interview
$15k has been shelled out to give job seekers style advice. Audio
NZDF pays thousands to stylists for grooming tips
The Defence Force has spent tens of thousands of dollars on stylists, including Real Housewife of Auckland, Angela Stone, to give young people grooming and presentation tips for job interviews. As… Audio
Defence Force spends $15k on Real Housewife Angela Stone
The Defence Force has spent tens of thousands giving young people grooming tips for job interviews, including hiring Real Housewife of Auckland Angela Stone.
Muslim man says he was offered govt money to spy on community
A young Muslim says he was offered money from the Security Intelligence Service to spy on his community - and now feels he is being watched for turning down their offer. Audio
Defence force staff home for Christmas
Over thirty defence force staff have been reunited with their families in time for Christmas after a six month mission to the Middle East. Tom Furley was there as the C-130 Hercules roared into… Audio
Defence force staff home for Christmas
Over thirty defence force staff have been reunited with their families in time for Christmas after a six month mission to the Middle East. Tom Furley was there as the C-130 Hercules roared into… Audio
Navy stops in Kaikoura today to offer solidarity
The Navy's HMNZS Wellington makes another call to Kaikoura today to show solidarity and support to the quake-ravaged township. We speak to the ship's Commanding Officer. Audio
Kathleen Kuehn on the surveillance society
Kathleen Kuehn is the author of the just published BWB text The Post-Snowden Era: Mass Surveillance and Privacy in New Zealand. In it, the Victory University media studies lecturer argues that private… Audio
Travelling along the Inland Road to Kaikoura
A convoy of 31 Defence Force trucks set off from Culverden to reach Kaikoura on the Inland Road this morning. RNZ reporter Maja Burry went with them. Video, Audio
Warships stop in Wellington after helping Kaikoura
Three international warships are in Wellington harbour to be thanked by the New Zealand government for their role in Kaikoura earthquake recovery efforts.
'You have become part of history'
Gerry Brownlee has thanked the warship crews helping the quake response - including on the first US ship to visit NZ waters in decades. Video
HMNZS leaves Kaikoura with 160 people onboard
The naval ship the HMNZS Canterbury is leaving Kaikoura with 160 people, and two dogs on board. Video, Audio
