Defence Force

The regimental colours of the kilted unit, formed for the Second World War, were retired at the weekend with a parade through Dunedin's streets and a public 'laying up' ceremony. Audio

One-and-a-half million poppies are on sale today to raise money in the annual RSA Poppy Day appeal Audio

The opposition says the Government is misleading the public on the reasons it's giving for putting two Navy inshore patrol vessels up for sale. Audio

Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says the government is looking for a buyer, and would most likely sell them, because they can't handle the big seas beyond New Zealand's 12 mile limit. Audio

Associate Professor Steven Hoadley discusses how soem New Zealand Navy vessels haven't left port for years. Why do we have them? Audio

Traditional Maori weavers are questioning the authenticity of the Defence Force's new feather cloak. Audio

RNZ National's, Kate Pereyra Garcia, has been at the opening of the NZDF's Special Operations Battle Training Facility at Ardmore Military Training Area. Audio

A bill allowing Returned Services Associations to serve a tot of rum during ANZAC Day breakfast has been unanimously passed by Parliament. RSA president BJ Clark joins Checkpoint. Audio

A kahu huruhuru, or Maori feathered cloak, with a special connection to the battlefields of Gallipoli was presented to the Defence Force in a ceremony yesterday evening. Audio

'War is hell' is an old adage our guest believes in, and he's out to save lives and reduce casualties. University of Canterbury psychology professor, Deak Helton, and his students are setting out to… Audio

Dame Patsy Reddy will take over from Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae as Governor General in August. With 5 months left to run on his tenure Sir Jerry Mataparae shares some highlights of his time… Audio, Gallery

A military panel in the navy indecent assault case has been unable to reach a verdict. Audio