Defence Force
Feathered cloak presented to Defence Force
A kahu huruhuru, or Maori feathered cloak, with a special connection to the battlefields of Gallipoli was presented to the Defence Force in a ceremony yesterday evening. Audio
Cloak represents soldiers' footsteps, past and present
A Maori feathered cloak has been presented to the Defence Force and will be worn by all ranks, men and women.
Deak Helton Interview
'War is hell' is an old adage our guest believes in, and he's out to save lives and reduce casualties. University of Canterbury psychology professor, Deak Helton, and his students are setting out to… Audio
Yossi Alpher: Israel's place in the Middle East
Colin Peacock interviews the Israeli writer and consultant who co-founded and edited the Israeli-Palestinian online publication bitterlemons.net. He is the author of Periphery: Israel's Search for… Audio
Governor General Sir Jerry Mataparae
Dame Patsy Reddy will take over from Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae as Governor General in August. With 5 months left to run on his tenure Sir Jerry Mataparae shares some highlights of his time… Audio, Gallery
NZ might stay in Fiji to help with 'recovery phase'
The New Zealand Defence Force is considering staying in Fiji for longer to help the country in the aftermath of Cyclone Winston.
New Air Force chief appointed
The Defence Minister has announced Air Commodore Tony Davies as the new Chief of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. He is currently the acting Chief of Air Force. He...
Substance use claim in Fiji relief effort
Five defence staff have been stood down after claims they used an unknown substance while deployed in Fiji.
NZ soldier who died in Middle East named
The New Zealand Army soldier who died in Jordan last week has been named. He was Sergeant Paul Andrew Hartley, 30, from Auckland. The Army has not said how he...
No verdict in naval assault case
A military panel in the navy indecent assault case has been unable to reach a verdict. Audio
The scale of the 'sexist' culture in the Defence Force
The Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General Tim Keating, fronts up about, 'Operation Respect', the military's new plan for reducing sexual violence within the armed forces . Audio
Defence Force clamp down on sexual violence
The military says it is adopting a zero tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and sexual violence in its ranks, but a rape victim wants them to go even further. Audio
Rape victim says Defence Force's sexism plan isn't enough
A rape victim who pushed for changes to the way the Defence Force deals with sexual complaints wants investigations carried out independently of the services. Audio
Defence Force publishes action plan
The Defence Force has published an action plan to tackle the sexist culture within its branches. Audio
Navy commander denies assault allegations
A navy commander has told a court martial he did not touch, grab or poke a junior officer at a bar on the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland nearly four years ago. Audio
Senior navy officer in court on indecent assault charge
A court martial has heard how a navy officer swore at a senior officer after he allegedly grabbed her bottom a number of times. Video, Audio
Sally Gardner
Prolific award-winning British author who worked in costume design and illustration before deciding to write for children full-time. Her books, including Tinder, Maggot Moon, and I, Coriander, have… Audio
Mark Anderson, Jony Easterby and Kathy Hinde: For the Birds
Leaders of the team of artists who have created the walk-through art experience For the Birds in the native forest of Otari-Wilton's Bush during the New Zealand Festival. Audio
Morgan Godfery: rethinking New Zealand
Wellington writer, commentator and trade unionist who specialises in Maori politics and international indigenous issues. He is the editor of a new collection of essays, The Interregnum: Rethinking New… Audio
Mallory Ortberg: texting classics
Co-founder and editor of website The Toast, and advice columnist for Slate. Her first book, Texts from Jane Eyre: and Other Conversations with Your Favourite Literary Characters reimagines… Audio
