Defence Force
NZ and French veterans' organisations sign MOU
The French and New Zealand organisations representing veterans of the armed services have agreed to help one another's members.
Defence Force confident 'ageing' Hercules aircraft can cope with Europe deployment
Commander of Joint Forces Jim Gilmour says he's confident New Zealand's Hercules fleet will be up to the task as 50 Defence Force personnel deploy to Europe. Audio
Flypast to mark 85 years of Royal New Zealand Airforce
The 85th anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Airforce, Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa will be marked on Saturday with a flypast over most of the North Island.
Ron Mark says NZ should provide lethal aid to Ukraine
A former Minister of Defence says it's time New Zealand provided lethal aid to Ukraine. Ron Mark, who oversaw the country's armed forces between October 2017 and November 2020, says the government's… Audio
AUKUS ramps up: first nuclear subs, now hypersonic missiles
The newly-formed AUKUS defence pact is expanding its cooperation to high-speed , so called hypersonic missiles. Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States formed the alliance in September… Audio
First shipment of NZ defence equipment arrives to aid Ukraine
Surplus defence equipment from New Zealand donated by the government has arrived in Europe to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Case against Australian SAS soldier collapsed after NZ witnesses denied jury protections
Australia's only prosecution of an elite SAS soldier for crimes in combat collapsed because key witnesses were refused "standard" identity protections, the New Zealand military has revealed.
Investigation uncovers shocking NZ SAS statements about Australian soldier in East Timor
Secret documents reveal that New Zealand special forces witnessed the alleged brutalisation of militia corpses in East Timor by an Australian SAS soldier.
'Mistakes were made': Army chief assures improvements after Molotov cocktail incident
The Defence Force says it has to learn from mistakes that saw three soldiers burned in a training exercise gone wrong.
NZDF was ordered by the court pay $450,000 in fines and reparation.
A mock riot… Video, Audio
Soldiers badly injured after molotov cocktail use goes wrong
Three soldiers suffered burns to their bodies during a training exercise using molotov cocktails to prepare them for peacekeeping duties.
NZDF fined $300k over training incident with molotov cocktails
The Defence Force has today been fined more than $300,000 after three soldiers sustained burns in a training exercise involving molotov cocktails.
The three will receive reparation of $100,000.
Our… Audio
Government unsure on keeping NZ presence in Solomons if China troops arrive
The government is undecided on withdrawing the Defence Force from the Solomons if Chinese soldiers are stationed there, the prime minister says.
China-Solomons security deal a shock to NZ - Defence Minister
The Defence Minister says the draft security arrangement between China and Solomon Islands took him by surprise.
Peeni Henare says it would be extremely concerning if any other Pacific nations were… Audio
New Ohakea air force base close to springing to life
Towering above the flat Manawatū countryside are cranes working overtime constructing hangars for Ohakea air force base's new aircraft.
It's an expensive project, with building work costing $250m and… Audio
Reusable period products now provided to women in the NZ army
New Zealand is leading the world by supplying female soldiers with menstrual cups and reusable pads. The idea was first proposed by Private Thomson - a soldier based at Linton Military Camp. Audio
Australasian Anzac services to return to Gallipoli after two year break
New Zealand and Australian delegations will return to Gallipoli on Anzac Day this year.
Australia's military to grow by nearly 20,000 people by 2040
Australia's military will move towards a wartime footing under government plans to boost the number of uniformed personnel to almost 80,000 by 2040, amid strategic risks posed by China and Russia.
Ruling on police, defence mandates won't affect others - lawyer
A senior lawyer says the High Court's decision to quash the Covid-19 vaccine mandate for police and Defence Force staff won't affect other mandates.
Dentons Kensington Swan specialist public lawyer… Audio
Chief ombudsman launches investigation into NZDF
The investigation follows a complaint by journalist Nicky Hager, who alleges the NZDF withheld crucial information from the Ombudsman during an inquiry into civilian deaths in Afghanistan.
Foreign Affairs Minister gives update on Tonga damage
Back to the situation in Tonga now as New Zealand Defence Force personel join efforts to restore essential services in the wake of the eruption and resulting tsunami. Joining Nathan Rarere is the… Audio
