Jonathan Coleman

The United States has lifted a ban on New Zealand Defence Force vessels visiting American ports, further thawing relations after a 26-year stand-off on nuclear issues. Audio

Defence Force staff are to get a pay rise of an average 5.7%. Audio

Returning now to the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, with the New Zealand contingent confirmed to leave in April next year. Audio

As the bodies of three New Zealand soldiers killed in Afghanistan begin their journey home, the Cabinet is seeking an assurance from the Defence Force that extending New Zealand patrols into southern… Audio

We are joined by the Minister of Defence Jonathan Coleman. Audio

New Zealand has lost its first woman soldier since the Vietnam war, one of three soldiers killed instantly by a massive roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan. Audio

This follows the announcement, allowing them to cross into the Hungarian controlled Baghlan area. Audio

The names of the two New Zealand soldiers killed by insurgents in Afghanistan will be released. The Provincial Reconstruction Team members were killed when they went to the aid of local security… Audio

Tributes are flowing for New Zealand's only living Victoria Cross holder, Corporal Willie Apiata, after his decision to leave the Defence Force after 23 years. The Minister of Defence, Jonathan… Audio

The defence minister, Jonathan Coleman, has just finished his first official talks with the United States' Defence Secretary, Leon Panetta. Audio

Discussions are to begin with the Solomon Islands on the final withdrawal of the international troops which have helped maintain law and order in the country since 2003. Audio

The Labour Party says a higher than normal attrition rate in the defence force shows government-imposed cutbacks have been too deep, and the change process poorly run. The National Party's Jonathan… Audio

Government figures show nearly five hundred jobs have been axed from the Defence Forces in the past year, with more than half of them held by uniformed personnel. Audio

A watchdog for natural health products such as vitamins and other supplements is being set up. Audio

The Government says it will subsidise the cost of switching to digital television for households who genuinely can't afford it. Audio

With 14 people injured, some seriously, in Albany's commercial centre, there's also been damage in residential areas of the suburb. Audio

Sixty of the country's broadcast media academics have asked the Government to review the funding and regulatory needs of New Zealand television. Audio

The Government says Paul Henry's comments have embarrassed New Zealand, and could damage the country's relationship with India. Audio

Listening to that report was the Minister of Immigration, Jonathan Coleman. Audio

The Broadcasting Minister has directed the board of Radio New Zealand to make a concerted effort to cut costs, which could result in a fundamental change to the way the public broadcaster operates. Audio