Defence Force
NZDF Iraq deployment
Professor Al Gillespie discusses the New Zealand Defence Force's extended two-year deployment. Audio
Analysts say risk comes with expanded role for NZ troops
The Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says he stands by the government decision to extend New Zealand's troop deployment in Iraq. Audio
Brownlee details reasons for new Iraq commitment
Back to the Government's decision to extend the deployment of New Zealand troops to Iraq. Audio
Little says Key has not made case for longer Iraq deployment
The Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says he expects Islamic State will step up attacks like the suicide bombing yesterday at the gates of Camp Taji where New Zealand troops are stationed. Audio
Prime Minister happy to take the flak for Iraq extension
The Prime Minister says he's happy to take flak for a decision to extend New Zealand's military involvement in Iraq for another 18 months. Audio
Govt says NZ troops to stay in Iraq for extra 18 months
Greg Barton, a professor in global Islamic politics, talks about the announcement that NZ troops will stay in Iraq for an extra 18 months. Audio
NZ troops to remain in Iraq until 2018
New Zealand troops are to stay in Iraq for an extra 18 months, despite the Prime Minister's previous insistence that he would not extend the mission. Audio
NZ soldier's Afghanistan documentary has premiere
The army corporal who shot battles on a go-pro in Afghanstan has had the premiere of his documentary in Gore last night. Audio
No ceremonial support at tangi for last A Co soldier
The family of the last serving member of the Maori Battalion's A Company is unhappy the government turned down its request for ceremonial support to lay the 92 year old soldier to rest. Audio
Cost of frigates' upgrade rises $100m
The government remains committed to the upgrade of the Navy's two frigates, despite a $100 million increase in the cost of the project.
Last of Maori Battalion's A company has died
Charlie Petera fought with the the 28th Maori Battalion's A Company or "Gum-Diggers", in North Africa and Italy between 1941 and 1945. Audio
Rare medal for bravery awarded to NZ major
Facing down an armed mob of hundreds who were attacking a refugee camp in South Sudan has earned a NZ army major a prestigious bravery award.
Al Gillespie also discusses the Defence White Paper
Al Gillespie says that a 20 billion dollar spend on defence in the next decade and a half will not be well received by America. Audio
Attack near Camp Taji in Iraq.
At least 11 people have been killed in a suicide attack on a checkpoint near Camp Taji in northern Baghdad. Audio
$20bn on defence - but is it enough?
After months of delays the government has finally released its new defence policy - and it comes with a $20 billion price tag.
Defence White Pape on increasing cyber security threats
A rise in cyber security threats globally and increasing terrorism risks are highlighted in the Government's new defence strategy. Audio
Questions about government's plans for defence spending.
The Government plans to increase defence spending by 20-billion-dollars over the next 15 years Audio
NZ Defence Force to get $20bn upgrade
A $20bn plan to help the Defence Force in a time of increasing international uncertainty and instability has been unveiled in the latest White Paper. Audio
Defence and Security expert talks about the Defence white paper
Dr Anna Powles, a senior lecturer at Massey University Centre for Defence and Security joins the panel to discuss the Defence White Paper released today. Audio
NZ Defence Force to get $20bn upgrade
The government will spend $20 billion on the Defence Force in a long-term investment plan that includes a new cyber security system for defence networks.
