Defence Force
Pahiatua's Polish children return
The welcome mat is laid out for the return of Polish refugee children in Pahiatua, where their arrival 80 years ago has been wound into the fabric of the town's history. Audio
Australia's $7.7 billion military satellite program axed
Australia's largest-ever defence space contract aimed to deliver a hardened network of three to five satellites offering high-level cyber and electronic warfare protection.
Start of cyclone season increases danger from Manawanui wreck - expert
As cyclone season begins in the Pacific, it's vital the hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel inside the wreck of the Manawanui be removed urgently, or the situation could quickly worsen quickly, an…
Historic parade marks infantry battalion receiving new King's and Regimental colours
More than 100 army soldiers took part in a historic parade in Canterbury on Thursday.
'It's unfortunate' - Former SAS soldier on Taliban's return to power
The Gallantry Star recipient says learning most of his former Afghan colleagues did not escape the return of the regime "hit me hard".
Jamie Pennell
| Elite SAS soldier, Jamie Pennell talks about facing the full force of the Taliban, who gets through the brutal SAS selection process and what it's like to lose a fellow soldier. |
CHOGM: More than just an expensive talkfest
A look at some of the people who turned up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hoping to advance plans for global change Audio
'Everything is stopped': Villagers hit hard by naval vessel sinking
It's a tale of two coastlines: Royals and heads of government meet on one coast and villages live in fear on the other, as diesel leaks from the wrecked HMNZS Manawanui. Audio
NZDF eyes patrol ship to replace sunken Manawanui
The Defence Force is looking at how much work is needed to get one of the two ships to an "operational level of capability".
NZDF has 'no timeline' for Manawanui fuel tanks
It would be "inappropriate" to comment on timelines - and who's paying, Commodore Brown says. Audio
Manawanui's wreck an unwanted guest at global meeting
The Detail: The wreck of the Manawanui is leaving an oily sheen on the water, and taking the shine off the job of hosting world leaders, including the King.
Manawanui wreck the unwanted guest at CHOGM
The wreck of the Manawanui is leaving an oily sheen on the water, and taking the shine of the job of hosting world leaders including the King Audio
'Challenging' salvage efforts underway on sunken Manawanui
The NZDF is working to retrieve three shipping containers, while Samoan authorities are working on fuel removal.
Manawanui clean-up on hold for CHOGM
Samoa's prime minister says dive and coastal operations around the sunken vessel will be on hold from Monday until next weekend.
British ship recovers record book from sunken Manawanui
The book is likely to be an important piece of evidence in the Court of Inquiry into the Navy ship's sinking. Audio
Sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui: Parliament reacts
The House: Rather than wait for the Opposition to apply for an urgent debate, the government decided to get in first and on Tuesday, gave a Ministerial Statement on the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui. Audio
Anzac Day to honour more veterans following law change
The government is changing the law so it formally recognises a wider range of veterans on Anzac Day.
Manawanui sinking: Minister commits to transparency
Chris Penk says talk about final costs is premature and has defended the court of inquiry process, saying other investigations could occur.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 October 2024
On today's episode, Waikato hospital has told nurses to only speak English in clinical settings, Christopher Luxon reviews his year after the election, Team New Zealand are flying and just three wins… Audio
Manawanui sinking: Salvage process begins as diesel continues to leak from wreck
"The recovery efforts will take time but New Zealand is committed to doing the right thing," the deputy head of the Navy who is leading the cleanup says.
