Defence Force
Defence Force sex assault prevention team's future uncertain
The NZDF have put its team specialising in preventing and responding to sexual offences on notice as part of consultation on cost cutting.
Tribute to late Sir Robert Gillies at 28th Battalion Scholarship ceremony
Broadcaster Peata Melbourne is among 13 recipients of the 2025 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 March 2025
In today's episode, a veterans charity says the New Zealand government doesn't know how many veterans there are or how many have died by suicide with no formal records kept, cleaners, caterers and… Audio
Govt doesn't know how many veterans there are: Charity
A veterans charity says the New Zealand government doesn't know how many veterans there are or how many have died by suicide with no formal records kept. No Duff's Aaron Wood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Army officer's medals returned 7 years after theft
Warrant officer Clive Douglas thought they were gone for good until last week.
US report considers possibility of Australia nuclear submarine accident
A report to the US Congress discusses the possibility of an accident with a nuclear-powered submarine if it supplies one to Australia.
Diesel fuel aboard sunken Manawanui still unaccounted for
The sums do not add up around the salvage of the navy vessel off Samoa.
NZ navy may need to work with Australia to grow capability - experts
New Zealand's navy has a critical need for equipment and staffing, defence experts are warning. Audio
Aus opposition pledges A$3 billion fighter jet purchase
Australia will spend $3 billion (NZ$3.33b) to acquire dozens of extra joint-strike fighter jets if the federal opposition wins the looming election.
Nuclear-powered submarine may be with Chinese ships in Tasman Sea
Australian Defence officials believe a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine is accompanying its flotilla of naval ships in the Tasman Sea. The ABC's defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Pilot first alerted authorities about live fire from Chinese ships
Aviation officials have revealed they first learnt of a potential Chinese "live fire" military exercise in the Tasman Sea last week after a Virgin Airlines pilot relayed warnings he had picked up…
US looks to integrate NZ into military space operations
The US is making power moves in space at the same time China is projecting naval power int he Tasman Sea. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
A Chinese own goal? How war games in the Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to AUKUS
Analysis - In times of international stress and uncertainty, New Zealand has always tended to move towards deepening relationships with traditional allies.
Chinese warships in Tasman Sea a 'wake-up call'
The defence minister says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", but nothing Kiwis need to be worried about. Audio
Australia and NZ 'surprised' by Chinese live fire drills
Beijing is condemning what it says are "unfounded claims" regarding China's lawful military exercises in the Tasman Sea. ABC Australia defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Defence Minister Judith Collins on Chinese live-fire exercises
China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts". Defence Minister Judith Collins… Audio
NZ needs to 'muscle up' on defence spending: Academic
Canterbury University's Anne-Marie Brady says China's military activity in the Tasman means New Zealand must "muscle up" on its defence spending. Brady spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China - expert
China will be able to establish a "significant strategic presence" in the Pacific, a security studies professor says.
China begins second military activity in Tasman Sea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier said New Zealand "have been continuously monitoring, tracking and shadowing the movements of this fleet".
Defence budget comes under scrutiny
Our cash-strapped, underfunded, overspent defence force is in line for a budget boost, and experts say it can't come soon enough.
