Defence Force
Locals left in dark over Ohakea air base contamination
People living near the Ohakea air base in Manawatu are seeking reassurances about their safety after an investigation into contamination at the base. A Defence Force inquiry has found a plume of toxic… Audio
Former defence chief admits giving inaccurate information to Beehive
The former Defence Force chief has admitted providing inaccurate information to the Beehive about allegations of civilian deaths during an SAS-led raid in Afghanistan.
Ex-NZDF boss admits inaccurate info on Afghanistan SAS raid
The former Defence Force chief has admitted providing inaccurate information to the Beehive about allegations of civilian deaths during an SAS-led raid in Afghanistan.
Sir Jerry Mateparae was… Video, Audio
A former constable says he quit a few years ago due to bullying
A former constable says he considered suicide because of the persistent bullying he faced during his time with the police. A police officer for nearly three decades in England and New Zealand, he says… Audio
Ex-cop speaks out on police bullying claims
A former police officer says bullying in the police is having a negative effect on the public as well as the organisation itself.
RNZ has talked to more than 25 people who have been victims of… Audio
Defence force in Timor-Leste: 'A strong desire to help'
Timor-Leste Government has marked the 20th anniversary of the Independence Referendum on 30 August and Navy Captain Shaun Fogarty was there.
Hercules fleet: 'It's amazing they've managed to keep them flying'
The Defence Force's old Hercules fleet was grounded three times overseas this year because of faults.
Veteran support funding sitting idle
Almost a million dollars set aside to help Vietnam war veterans is sitting idle.
Navy rape survivor says apology not 'watershed moment'
A former officer who was raped and sexually harassed while working in the New Zealand navy says she hasn't felt instant relief after receiving an apology from the Attorney General.
Government refuses NATO request to stay in Iraq
NATO's secretary general might be visiting, but the government has still refused a request to stay in Iraq.
US Defense Secretary arrives in NZ
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has arrived in Auckland to meet his counterpart, Ron Mark.
Operation Burnham: NZDF denies kill list claims
The Defence Force says a list of insurgents used during the conflict in Afghanistan was not a kill list.
Operation Burnham: NZDF failed to hold inquiry on raid - Hager
Hit and Run author Nicky Hager says the defence force failed to investigate a raid in Afghanistan, despite an Initial Assessment Team of it finding there should be an investigation.
Fox River rubbish spill clean-up: 'Government didn't step in early'
Volunteers who have done most of the clean-up work on the Fox River to date say they wouldn't still be there, let alone racing against the clock, if the government had acted sooner.
More soldiers sent to Fox River clean-up
Today is one of the biggest days yet for the Westland cleanup job dubbed Operation Fox.
Garbage is still scattered across more than 2000 hectares of riverbed and coastline four months after rain… Audio
Defence Force proves to be 'huge boost' in Operation Fox, DOC says
Today is one of the biggest days yet for the Westland clean-up job dubbed Operation Fox.
Extra Defence Force aid arrives to help in West Coast clean-up
The latest wave of army support has been sent to remove garbage from the West Coast.
$600,000 spent in just weeks on response to Christchurch terror attacks
The Defence Force spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in the weeks after the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Chinese military watch as NZ engages in war games
New Zealand troops are participating in military war games off the coast of Australia.
Boot camps for young people set to double in size
The bootcamps run by the Defence Force and Ministry of Social Development will be doubled in size to 1600 students next year.
The six week long Limited Service Volunteer Programme puts young people… Audio
