Defence Force
Devonport most polluted Defence Force base in NZ
Devonport tops a list of the most polluted Defence Force bases in the country.
Trentham in Upper Hutt, which like Devonport has a lot of housing nearby, ranks among the top five most expensive bases… Audio
Former Afghan interpreter tells of fears for family left behind
One of the Afghan interpreters who helped New Zealand's Provincial Reconstuction Team in Bamyan says his family has fled to the mountains to escape Taliban death squads, who he fears will target them… Audio
NZDF not ready for disaster due to Covid-19 MIQ commitments
If a major disaster happened in New Zealand today, the Defence Force's ability to respond would be significantly compromised, mainly due to its security role at managed isolation hotels. Top officials… Audio
Minister concerned about reduced ability of Defence Force
The Defence Minister admits there's a serious situation with the reduced ability of the defence force to respond to a major disaster. The Chief of Defence Force is also warning about the impact of the… Audio
Defence Force role in MIQ 'reduces capability' to deal with major disaster
Top-ranking officials have warned that with more than 1000 troops staffing MIQ and quarantine, or preparing to go, it would not be able to respond at the same scale and speed as in the past.
Top Stories for Friday 13 August 2021
NZ workers returning from overseas can soon skip MIQ stay; Hendy: 60-70 percent Covid-19 vaccination rates needed; NZDF not ready for disaster due to Covid-19 MIQ commitments; Delays in vetting… Audio
Defence overdue for audit of hazardous materials management
The Defence Ministry is years overdue for an audit of how the military's controls hazardous materials such as rocket fuel and old ammunition.
The audits are required by law and the ministry says they… Audio
Defence Force to lead international maritime security task force
The Defence Force has for the first time taken lead of an international maritime task force that carries out security operations in the Arabian Gulf.
Government spends $47m on Army's new engineering workshop
A new Defence Force engineering facility at Linton Army Camp will cost the government $47 million, and will replace existing workshops, Defence Minister Peeni Henare says.
RNZAF completes high-risk medical evacuation in Antarctica
A Royal New Zealand Air Force aircraft has completed a high-risk mission to evacuate an injured person from Antarctica.
Far North mayor calls in cavalry for feral canine cull
Far North Mayor John Carter is calling on the Defence Force to deal with feral dogs savaging livestock in his district, with fears someone could be killed if the pack is not brought under control.
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Navy sailor sentenced on sexual assault charges
A Navy sailor has been sentenced to two years at a military correctional facility and been dismissed from service, after being found guilty of three serious sexual assault and violation charges.
Sailor found guilty of three sexual assault charges
A military panel has found an Auckland sailor guilty of three sex attacks.
Opinion: Best defence or giving offence? Questions about military spending
Labour's spending up big on the military, but not everyone's happy about that, writes Bryce Edwards.
Sailor's sexual assault charges: Panel told 'lightning doesn't strike twice'
A military panel deciding whether a sailor sexually assaulted three colleagues while on tour of duty in Canada is hearing the trial judge's summing-up.
Navy sailor on trial over sexual assault of three colleagues
A Defence Force sailor is in a court martial on charges of sexually assaulting three colleagues while they were on an international deployment.
Defence Force completes inquiry into how soldiers were burned during training exercise
An investigation has been done into how two soldiers were burned during a training exercise - but the Defence Force will not release it yet.
Covid-19 forced govt to cut back defence spending - Peeni Henare
The $20 billion spend-up on defence is the latest Covid-19 casualty, with a range of options to scale it down now before the finance minister.
Labour trimming planned $20b defence spend up
The $20 billion spend-up on defence is the latest Covid-19 casualty, with a range of options to scale it down now before the Finance Minister.
The major investment in a range of new military hardware… Audio
Covid-19 forced government to cut back defence spending - Henare
Planned new defence spending could be cut back.
The Defence Minister says Covid-19 means the government's having to run the ruler over the $20 billion defence capability plan, and there will be… Audio
