Defence Force
Christmas in the North / South Korea Demilitarised Zone
A New Zealand Defence Forces captain says the sacrifices army families make at this time are humbling.
NZ emergency workers delayed reaching Vanuatu
New Zealand emergency workers including 34 Urban Search and Rescue workers, have been delayed in reaching Vanuatu, after a fault on the Hercules they were on resulted in it being diverted to New… Audio
HMNZS Canterbury commanding officer to return to duties
The commanding officer of the HMNZS Canterbury will be returning to duties next month.
NZ joins new group that 'might be answer' to US weapon shortage
The partnership "directly supports" America's defence strategy to boost "warfighting" capabilities. Audio
NZ signs up to US-led group to boost warfighting capabilities
New Zealand has signed up to a new US-led group to boost "warfighting" capabilities in the Indo-Pacific - and that directly backs America's National Defence Industrial Strategy. Phil Pennington spoke… Audio
Watch: Winston Peters, Penny Wong, Judith Collins, Richard Marles meet in Auckland
New Zealand this week is hosting the second Australia-NZ Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations (ANZMIN).
Operation to remove fuel from sunken Manawanui set to begin on 16 December
The Defence Force says the operation to remove fuel from the sunken survey ship off Samoa should begin on 16 December.
Defence Force operating deficit may hit $360 million
The Defence Force faces an operating deficit in danger of hitting $360 million next year, putting more jobs at risk. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Defence signs $100m deal to replace army trucks
The NZDF has signed up for a Spanish manufacturer, Urovesa, to deliver 60 new small- and medium-sized unarmoured utility vehicles from the end of 2027.
Manawanui sinking: 'Those things happen' - Samoan official
Human errors, like the one that led to the sinking of the Navy ship off Samoa, are understandable, an official involved in the clean-up says.
NZ-made drones can help cope with security threats - Collins
The Defence Minister says it makes sense for the armed forces to tap more into the local high technology industry to counter growing threats. Audio
NZDF experimental tech to piggy back foreign satellite
It refuses to say whose satellite the gear is integrated into, but said the US is participating in the project.
Defence Force holds meetings with US on spy tech
The Defence force has been holding dozens of meetings with three powerful partners including the US, about advanced military and spy tech, including drones. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Veterans criticise Agent Orange appeal
The government is going to the High Court to challenge the late Sir Wira Harawira's claim that his brain tumour was linked to exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Audio
Salvage companies ready to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel
The Navy is confident a robust plan is in place to handle any leaks as the operation to remove fuel from the HMNZS Manawanui begins. Audio
Time for soldiers to do civilian work extended until mid-February
The government has notified Parliament it is extending the time soldiers will be filling in for their striking non-uniformed colleagues until Valentines Day.
Operation to remove fuel from sunken naval ship will begin soon, Defence Force says
Commodore Andrew Brown says removing the fuel will be a complex task and it signals the next phase in the recovery.
Use of 'extraordinary' powers in Defence decision 'unusual' - Labour
Defence Minister Judith Collins has formally told Parliament she is allowing uniformed personnel to fill in for striking civilian staff.
Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strike
About 1000 civilian workers have ramped up industrial action in the last week, with NZDF refusing to offer a pay increase.
Flags to fly at half-mast following death of Sir Robert Gillies
All government and public buildings will fly the New Zealand flag at half-mast on Tuesday to mark the burial of Sir Robert Gillies.
