Defence Force
Unexploded ordnance leads to residential evacuation in Ashburton
The Defence Force is en route to Ashburton to dispose of a suspicious item that Police say resembles an unexploded ordnance.
NZDF personnel en route to the UK for Ukrainian military training
Five defence force personnel from the 16th Field Regiment are already on their way to the United Kingdom to help train Ukrainian troops.
Air Force Orion locates seven missing in boats near Kiribati
Seven people missing in two boats near Kiribati have been found by an Air Force Orion.
NZ troops to train Ukranian soldiers in using howitzer
New Zealand is sending 30 troops to Britain to train Ukrainian soldiers in how to use a type of howitzer over the next couple of months. About 230 Ukraine soldiers will be trained. The gesture may put… Audio
NZDF's Ukraine mission timed well with PM's US visit - expert
An international affairs expert says our deployment of a further 30 defence force personnel to Britain to train Ukranian soldiers will be a strong selling point for the Prime Minister's visit to the… Audio
NZDF to train Ukrainian soldiers to use 'quite a large weapon system'
NZDF chief Air Marshall Kevin Short says the weapon NZDF personnel will train Ukrainian soldiers to use will help counter Russian attacks on its cities and villages. Audio
NZDF to train Ukrainian soldiers in UK to use L119 gun
Another 30 Defence Force personnel are heading to the UK to train Ukrainian soldiers.
The NZDF personnel will be stationed in the UK until the end of July, and will train Ukrainian military members… Video, Audio
New Zealand navy frigate upgrade within Cabinet budget - NZDF
The Defence Ministry says its project to upgrade the country's two frigates is within Cabinet's approved budget of $594m.
Defence Force struggling to recruit in a tight job market
The New Zealand Defence Force is facing a battle of a different kind - trying to attract and keep people in the services of the Army, Air Force and the Navy. Audio
First US hearing into UFO sightings in 50 years held
The first US congressional hearing into UFO sightings in over 50 years took place this morning in Washington.
There were few answers about the unexplained phenomenon - two top military officials said… Audio
New Zealand navy frigate to leave Canada years after upgrade began
The second of the country's two naval frigates is due to leave Canada, eight years after an upgrade project began.
NZDF staff start work to support Ukraine
New Zealand Defence Force staff are beginning work in Europe to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.
A Hercules plane has been involved in transporting military aid from the UK, and… Audio
Damning revelations made by former NZ SAS soldier
Damning revelations have been made in court by a former New Zealand SAS soldier who dressed up as a member of the Ku Klux Klan at a bar in Afghanistan.
The ex-trooper, codenamed Person 35, has been… Audio
Anzac Cove service: Gallipoli tragedy 'touched every corner of our land'
The Dawn Service has been held at Anzac Cove at Gallipoli in Turkey. It is the first service to be held in three years due to the pandemic.
Anzac Day commemorations: 'We will remember them' - Dame Cindy Kiro
World War II aircraft flew over towns and cities as part of Anzac commemorations, while the governor-general paid tribute to the last remaining member of the 28th Māori Battalion.
Public welcome at many Anzac Day services under orange Covid setting
The Returned and Services Association says the public is welcome to attend the Anzac Day dawn service at Auckland Museum on Monday.
Cantabrian World War II hero to be recognised with headstone rededication
A Cantabrian World War II hero well-known overseas is being recognised at home this Anzac Weekend.
Public welcome at Auckland's Anzac Day dawn service
Many formal parades and services will take place this year thanks to the orange traffic setting for Omicron.
Veterans Affairs Minister set to attend Anzac services in Turkey
The government will be represented at Anzac commemorations in Turkey this year - the first time since before the pandemic.
Anzac commemorations back on in Turkey
Official Anzac commemorations will once again be held at Gallipoli in Turkey.
Two previous commemorations were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Defence force personnel from both New Zealand… Audio
