Defence Force
Top official indicates US Navy visit
A top-ranking US military official has told Newshub that America is considering sending a ship to mark the Royal New Zealand Navy's 75th anniversary in November. Audio
Australia's multi billion dollar submarine deal
Dr Euan Graham is director, International Security Program at the Lowy Institute. Audio
Labour leader doubts Camp Taji mission can be done in 12 months
Prime Minister John Key is leaving open the option of extending New Zealand's military mission in Iraq. Audio
Little visits troops - but doubts remain
Despite being opposed to the deployment of New Zealand troops to Iraq, the Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, says he is proud of the work the troops are doing. Audio
Chinese Anzacs finally recognised
A buried history has come to light. Chinese New Zealanders who fought in places like Gallipoli during the First World War have been recognised in Wellington and finally have their moment in history. Audio, Gallery
Chinese Anzacs finally recognised
A buried history has come to light. Chinese New Zealanders who fought in places like Gallipoli during the First World War have been recognised in Wellington and finally have their moment in history.
AudioFreddy Declerck: helping Passchendaele pilgrims
Charlotte Graham interviews an expert on the New Zealand Division's involvement on the battlefields of Flanders, who was Chairman of the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, President of the… Audio
75 years of the Royal Navy
New Zealand's Navy is celebrating its 75th birthday this year. Audio
This Anzac Day marks 100 years since the beginning
Anzac Day is almost upon us, and this year marks a century since the very first Anzac Day. Audio
Stars align for navy students in cyclone wake
Navy cadets get navigation by stars training courtesy of a cruise ship, after the boat they were due to train on was sent to help with the Cyclone Winston clean up. Kate Pereyra Garcia explains. Audio
Scottish Regiment colours paraded into history
The regimental colours of the kilted unit, formed for the Second World War, were retired at the weekend with a parade through Dunedin's streets and a public 'laying up' ceremony. Audio
1.5m poppies on sale for Poppy Day
One-and-a-half million poppies are on sale today to raise money in the annual RSA Poppy Day appeal Audio
Government defends sale of inshore patrol vessels
The opposition says the Government is misleading the public on the reasons it's giving for putting two Navy inshore patrol vessels up for sale. Audio
Government questioned over vessels going up for sale
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says the government is looking for a buyer, and would most likely sell them, because they can't handle the big seas beyond New Zealand's 12 mile limit. Audio
Navy vessels in the doldrums
Associate Professor Steven Hoadley discusses how soem New Zealand Navy vessels haven't left port for years. Why do we have them? Audio
Maori weavers aghast at Defence Force's new 'cloak'
Traditional Maori weavers are questioning the authenticity of the Defence Force's new feather cloak. Audio
New Defence Force cloak ruffles feathers
Traditional Maori weavers are questioning the authenticity of the Defence Force's new feather cloak.
New $46m SAS training facility opens
A new $46 million training facility for the New Zealand SAS opened its doors to soldiers and media alike. Kate Pereyra Garcia reports. Video, Audio
Special Operations Battle Training - Kate Pereyra Garcia
RNZ National's, Kate Pereyra Garcia, has been at the opening of the NZDF's Special Operations Battle Training Facility at Ardmore Military Training Area. Audio
RSAs allowed to sell alcohol after dawn service
A bill allowing Returned Services Associations to serve a tot of rum during ANZAC Day breakfast has been unanimously passed by Parliament. RSA president BJ Clark joins Checkpoint. Audio
