Defence Force
Sunken Manawanui listed as $77m write-off in Budget
A $77 million write-off of the Navy ship HMNZ Manawanui, which sank off Samoa last October, is contained in the Budget papers on defence.
Budget 2025: Spy agencies funds cut as national security threats grow
Funding changes come at a time of intensifying security challenges as cyber threats and geopolitical tensions escalate.
Hawke's Bay brand Norsewear to make NZDF's socks
A small rural village in Hawke's Bay is buzzing over its sock factory Norsewear winning a huge contract to make all of the New Zealand Defence Force's socks. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook… Audio
Mexican Navy training ship hits Brooklyn Bridge leaving two dead
Daylight has revealed the damage to the Mexican Navy training ship that struck New York's Brooklyn Bridge, killing two people and injuring 19. Shayla Colon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Defence Minister Collins doesn't want more money for weapons
Heading into next week's Budget, Judith Collins says she doesn't want any more money for weaponry even if it was offered to her. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump cutting generals to make military 'more lethal', should NZDF follow?
The Trump Administration is sacking 10 to 20 percent of its generals and top officers, saying this will make its military more lethal. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Another $100m US Navy jet drops into Red Sea
It is the second jet lost from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in just over a week.
Collins says no allies have put pressure on govt to up defence spending
Defence is one of the few sectors getting new money in the upcoming Budget.
Watch: Five new NZ naval helicopters to cost at least $2b
Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced $2 billion from the Budget has been set aside to replace the Defence Force's ageing maritime helicopters.
How the US 'war on woke' and women risks weakening its own military capability
Analysis - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the Women, Peace and Security initiative 'woke' and 'divisive'. But history shows soldiers of all stripes have served with honour.
Malcolm Turnbull
Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, on the global ramifications of Trump's tariffs. Plus, why he was surprised at Winston Peters' decision to fire Phil Goff. Video, Audio
US Navy loses $100m jet at sea after it fell overboard
Initial reports from the scene indicated that the aircraft carrier made a hard turn to evade fire, which contributed to the fighter jet falling overboard.
Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember military veterans
Expansion of the term 'veteran' will add 100,000 service people, without automatically changing existing entitlements.
Officials warn submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets'
The leading risk of damage is from accidents or natural disasters, but nothing in official online guidance allows for deliberate sabotage.
'I just about burst into tears' - Kiwi WWII hero's last flight found
Anzac Day has been particularly poignant for one Gisborne man, after learning just weeks ago that his uncle's World War II plane was found.
In pictures: Dawn services across Aotearoa honour past sacrifices
Here are some of the best photos from dawn services across Aotearoa honouring servicemen who fought and died in war.
As it happened: Anzac Day around the world
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken at the Anzac Day dawn service in Gallipoli, Turkey.
Veteran reflects on service and sacrifice at dawn service
For Christchurch man Tremaine Te Kira, Anzac Day is a day not just to remember those lost in the past, but also recent friends and colleagues.
'Started having a yak': Kiwi travellers blown away by chance meeting with PM
Christopher Luxon was attending a wreath-laying service in London's Hyde Park.
New waiata released to commemorate Māori Battalion
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion, after Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies died last year. Video, Audio
