Defence Force
Soldiers turned entrepreneurs
VetImpact is a non-profit helping American war veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to start businesses in the countries they once fought in. Nine to Noon speaks to it's founder, Nick Kesler, and a… Audio
Calls to bring home fallen Vietnam War vets
There's a renewed effort to bring home the remains of thirty one New Zealand soldiers who were killed in Malaysia and Vietnam and have been lying in non commonwealth war cemeteries ever since. Audio
NZ soldiers honoured in secret
Fear of Islamic jihadists has forced the NZ Defence Force to keep its Queen's Birthday honours a secret for a second year running.
Veteran urges NZ to repatriate soldiers
A Vietnam war veteran is disappointed the New Zealand government refuses to follow Australia's lead and repatriate soldiers buried in Malaysia almost 50 years ago. Audio
Govt not notified of Fiji peacekeeping pullout
New Zealand's involvement in peacekeeping in the Sinai Peninsula will be reviewed and Fiji has halted its mission because of safety concerns.
Entertainers become eligible for Vietnam medals
Big name Showbands including The Maori Quin Tikis, the Maori Te Kiwis, the Maori Ambassadors, the Maori HyMarques, and the Maori Travellieres all took their show on the road to Vietnam in the late… Audio
Defence Force sets up panel to tackle harassment
The Defence Force has set up an independent panel to tackle sexual harassment and assault in the armed forces.
HMS New Zealand piupiu visits UK
The Royal Navy museum in Britain is displaying the "lucky" Māori piupiu worn by the captain of HMS New Zealand during the Battle of Jutland 100 years ago. Audio
NZ will take part in Battle of Jutland commemorations
New Zealand will take part in commemorations in the United Kingdom next week to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland. Audio
75th anniversary commemorations underway for battle of Crete
Commemoration services will be held in Crete today to mark the 75th anniversary of the battle in which Allied troops fought to hold the Greek island against extreme odds. Video, Audio
Ceremonies mark Battle of Crete anniversary
Commemoration services will start on Crete today to mark the 75th anniversary of the battle in which allied troops fought against extreme odds.
Army explosions register on GNS earthquake monitors
With rumblings from Ruapehu on the rise, this week probably wasn't the best time for the army to start exploding things on the volcanic plateau. Audio
Navy commander dismissed from Defence Force
A navy commander found guilty of indecently assaulting a female junior officer has been dismissed from the Defence Force.
Conviction without witnessses
Chris Gallavin talks about the case of the Navy commander who has been found guilty of assault. Audio
Officer tells court martial she felt 'preyed upon'
There were no witnesses to an alleged sexual assault at a navy social event, a court martial has heard.
Navy marks 75 years since HMS Puriri sank
The sinking of the only New Zealand naval ship lost to enemy action in New Zealand waters is being commemorated in Whangarei today.
Six dismissed from army after rowdy night out
Eight soldiers were taken into police cells, mostly for their own safety, after a rowdy night out in Palmerston North which included taking the synthetic drug 'N-bomb'. Audio
Soldier seen 'spinning, crashing into walls'
A soldier could be seen spinning around, crashing into walls and eventually restrained in a video submitted as evidence at a Court Martial today.
Soldiers being tried for taking drugs
Two soldiers who are being tried at Linton Military Camp for taking the psychoactive drug NBOMe say their drinks might have been spiked. Audio
Soldiers plead not guilty to drug-taking
Two soldiers have pleaded not guilty at a court martial in Palmerston North to knowingly taking the psychoactive drug N-BOMe.
